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Are you tired of the same old
job? Would you like to enjoy your career and not just do a job? If the
answer to these questions is yes, then let's explore how to successfully
search for a new career.
Love What You do and You Will Succeed
In Barbara Sher's, Wishcraft: How to get what you Really Want, she states
one of the foundations of success is enjoying what you do. If you are not
quite sure where your interests or passions are, think about the games that
you played as a child. Did you play teacher, doctor, or cops and robbers?
Did you enjoy directing and coordinating the activities of the group, or did
you enjoy playing alone? Think back to what you enjoyed to start your career
search for your future.
Career Assessment is a Valuable Tool for Career Success
If you have
difficulty finding your talents and interests, career assessment tests are
valuable tools to help you discover your hidden abilities. Most colleges and
universities have guidance counselors that can administer and evaluate the
testing for you. You can also do career assessments online. There are
numerous Web sites that offer free testing. You can take several tests to
see if a pattern emerges across the different evaluations on what career
best suits you.
Evaluate Your Lifestyle
You should consider what your lifestyle needs are. Do you need full-time or
part-time work? Do you like an 8 to 5 or prefer flexibility in your
schedule? Are you most productive at an office or at home? Success in your
new career can be determined by how compatible your work is with your
lifestyle.
Talk to Others
Professionals doing the job are the best source of knowledge and insight
into the new career you are contemplating. Ask those in the profession about
their jobs and get their feedback. Setting up informational interviews is a
great way to get a feel for an industry.
Walk the Talk
After twenty years as an accountant, I wanted to do something more. As a
"people" person, I didn't like the alienation of crunching numbers all day.
I was also bored. However, I was nervous about giving up proficiency in a
field and starting over. When I became Controller at a mortgage company, I
watched the loan officers, and I liked what I saw. Loan officers helped
people, controlled their own schedules, and were constantly challenged by
new scenarios. So, I decided to become a loan officer and have enjoyed it
ever-since.
You can make the change too. Take stock of your skills, your interests, and
your dreams and move toward a more promising future. A promising career is
only a "wish" and some "assessing" away.
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