Dear Job Hunter,
I know that in today's world, you hear a lot about the job market. How it's changing. How there are TONS of opportunities to find work. How you have to follow a variety of steps to get noticed. I know also that it can feel overwhelming.
You are not alone.
If you're reading this, chances are that you have already been reading through websites, articles, and other blogposts trying to find your way. But, you still feel stuck. Maybe you are just starting off in your career or maybe you've been in a position for decades and you are just tired now. No matter what the reason,
I'm glad you are here.
As you explore your options, I want to encourage you to consider your career journey so far. Your journey to find the right fit is already full of information. Understanding the jobs you’ve had and what you’ve felt about them can help you know if you want to continue down that path or try something new.
Are you unsure how to do that?
As you reflect on your career journey and even the careers of those who have gone before you (parents, role models, siblings, etc.) consider some of these questions:
When have you felt most excited in your work?
When have you felt most tired?
What do you remember about what others close to you have said about their work?
Answering these questions can start to illuminate what you value most in your work. Your values are one of the most powerful indicators of workplace satisfaction. If you want to explore your values further, you can go to Career One Stop and take their values matcher assessment.
After getting a clearer pictures of your values, go check out O*Net Online where you can find ways to search for careers based on values, interests, skills, activities, abilities, etc. It also includes further links to free assessments to learn more about yourself.
Maybe you know what you want but don’t know how to get there.
If that’s you, there are incredible resources on sites listed above like Career One Stop and O*Net Online. Even a place like Linked In can provide a great deal of resources to help you develop skills in resume-writing and interview tips.
But maybe you want a human touch.
You may want to hire a Certified Career Counselor. Getting feedback and professional help in these areas are often worth the time/energy that you would otherwise spend. Can you paint your house? I'm sure you can! Can you paint it as quickly as a professional painter? I doubt it. Will it look as good? Who knows?
Career Counselors are trained to know the best tools, the best ways to understand your career journey, and the best ways to help you move forward. Some of us are DIYers and prefer to explore things on our own. If that’s you, I hope this post has helped offer you new tools and resources for your journey.
If you would like a little more help along the way, reach out to me and we can talk during a free consultation about your needs and how I might be able to help you. If I’m not the right fit, I’ll tell you. I never want you to feel like you’ve wasted money.
