Awakening

learn more about yourself

You want to choose an occupation that fits your unique qualities -- your abilities, talents, needs, values, and interests -- and the life-style you want to live

Knowing your "unique qualities" is not easy. It is a challenge for everyone. But, the clearer picture you have, the more likely you are to choose a satisfying career. Here are eight strategies you will find helpful:

1.Take tests or inventories that measure your abilities, interests, values, and personality. Write out your reactions to the results.

2.Look at your course work and other achievements. Which subjects have you done well in, or not so well in? What does this tell you about your abilities -- mechanical aptitude, verbal ability, numerical ability, and so on? Write your analysis down.

3.Examine how you use your leisure time. What does it suggest about your abilities? Interests? Values?

4.Talk with a friend or family member who is a good listener.

5.Talk with a professional counselor; learn about career counseling.

6.Identify your skills, especially those you enjoy using, your motivated skills.

7.Write an autobiography and identify the themes that represent who you are.

8.Write a personal mission statement. In it write: what you want to be, what you want to accomplish in life, and what values or principles you want to guide you.

posted by ramakrishnan @ 9:47 PM