In a "pop culture" world that is trying to "program" you with messages of fast money, fame, and fortune, it's important for you to "stay in your own lane" when it comes to your career. Be true to the interests, talents, and gifts that you have, and stop trying to force a career, major or lifestyle that you are not wired for. Everybody is not cut out to be engineers or computer science professionals, and also everyone is not creative enough to be great writers, make on-point public presentations, or design innovative marketing strategies. Sadly many college graduates today don't learn this lesson until it is too late, and that is usually after years of professional frustration, job hopping, and careers that are a hot mess of issues and problems. ----Don't let this be your story!
Do you know your professional or leadership style? Knowing your personal and professional work style, and the kind of environments you would perform best within will save you years of frustration and failure. Also knowing your personal and professional strengths can assist you in moving forward on a fast track of professional success, prosperity, and career satisfaction.
Try some free online assessments that will give you more insight into what kinds of activities and careers that would be satisfying to you.
Two professional and personal assessment sites that I recommend are:
TypeFocus - Personality Test
Try this free online assessment tool based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Discover your personality type, strengths and how they relate to careers.
http://www.typefocus.com/
The Career Key
This quiz based on your interests, values and personal style will lead you to a variety of careers, which you can then research immediately through the online Occupational Outlook Handbook. It's designed for general audiences. Automatic connection to online material about career fields relevant to your style is very helpful.
Do you know your professional or leadership style? Knowing your personal and professional work style, and the kind of environments you would perform best within will save you years of frustration and failure. Also knowing your personal and professional strengths can assist you in moving forward on a fast track of professional success, prosperity, and career satisfaction.
Try some free online assessments that will give you more insight into what kinds of activities and careers that would be satisfying to you.
Two professional and personal assessment sites that I recommend are:
TypeFocus - Personality Test
Try this free online assessment tool based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Discover your personality type, strengths and how they relate to careers.
http://www.typefocus.com/
The Career Key
This quiz based on your interests, values and personal style will lead you to a variety of careers, which you can then research immediately through the online Occupational Outlook Handbook. It's designed for general audiences. Automatic connection to online material about career fields relevant to your style is very helpful.
Take the time to schedule an appointment with a professional in your career services office to discuss your interest and talents. A career professional can administer and review your assessment test results and lead you through a process of exploring your professional style and interest. Knowing this critical information about yourself will assist you in developing a strategy to successfully move forward in achieving your career goals.
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