Can't Decide On The Perfect Job? Find the career that fits
The fact is that there is probably not just one career that is right for us - instead a few that we would potentially really enjoy. It is often a question of establishing what would be a great choice for you at the time. Making a career decision can seem so momentous - like making a choice for life, not just for Christmas - that we are literally paralyzed by fear of making the wrong one and so end up doing nothing. Taking the pressure of ‘perfection’ off yourself and establishing what feels right for now, brings clarity and exhilarating action. Not to mention the considerable relief of not having to think about it all the time! That said you would likely, still want to make an educated decision and be as certain as you can. A career that feels like a good fit is often a combination of many factors rather than just one thing. Some important questions to get you thinking:
1. What is it that you want? Establish exactly what it is you want your work to give you. Some commonly expressed needs are flexibility, creativity, intellectual stimulation for example. Think about other things that are important to you.
2. What do you find fascinating? Think about subjects that you are naturally drawn to, hobbies or values that you feel passionate about. What (if anything) attracted you to your current profession?
3. What are your natural talents that you would like to develop that have perhaps been underused or even ignored professionally until now? Where could they potentially fit?
Use your findings to kick start the process – to expand (or equally to narrow) your possibilities. Navigating a career decision is a complex and often confusing process. However people who feel fulfilled in what they do all demonstrate this vital statistic – They are doing work that matters to them, that they enjoy and that expresses who they are. Are you?
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