This is a post about something I’ve been wanting to write about forever: careers. Society tells us a lot of things about what we should want in a career and what the possibilities are—which is weird because I’m pretty sure society knows very little about any of this. When it comes ...
tomorrow a career in public relations may speak to you. According to the Holland Code, these are all great careers for a “Persuading” person – but clearly, they are very different. A career test can provide a great overview of what you're looking for in your career, but it only ...
how to choose a careerThere are a lot of ways to choose a career. Most of them are bad. Someone tells you, “Hey, you know, you should be a…” Bad. You started a job and just kind of stuck around because nothing better came along. Bad. You pick out a college major because it...
In the 5th century BC, a wise old Chinese gentleman by the name of Confucius unearthed a profound nugget of career wisdom. He adviced to choose a job that you love, and then you would never have to work a day in your life! So, how to pick a career? Ask yourself this question in...
You may use career tests or other self-assessment tools. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test is a well-known tool to match personality type to job. Although some scientists doubt the validity of the test and consider it not rigorous enough, the test has at least a few believers in corpora...
Determining the right career for you can sometimes be challenging. You may not be sure which direction to go or if you're in the right field. Luckily, there are a few ways that you can test yourself. You can either take these tests on the Internet or at
Determining the right career for you can sometimes be challenging. You may not be sure which direction to go or if you're in the right field. Luckily, there are a few ways that you can test yourself. You can either take these tests on the Internet or at
2. Having a clear understanding of your lifestyle is so critical 3. You should be an expert in your industry 4. Being passionate about your industry is crucial 5. You need to find something that accentuates your natural talents 6. You need to pick a career where you will be appreciated...
So why commit to a career without taking it for a test drive? Whether you're looking to enter the skilled trades or to eventually earn a PhD, taking all, or part, of your education at a college can give you the hands-on experience you need to know you've chosen the right path —...
Many people (especially routine-oriented personality types) take a while to accept something unexpected. So, while ultimately you must respectfully take no for an answer, you don’t always have to do so immediately. And you’ll probably hear no plenty of times. Don’t worry, just...