Kathy,
this is great advice regarding thinking about those past jobs/roles & asking what was most liked about them.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Hindsight is always 20/20. I would look back on the jobs I've previously held. What did I like/dislike about them? Why did I leave? Analyze that information, then look to the future and apply what you learned. Looking back helps you to "know yourself" and also to identify your skills and values.
Althea,
this is an excellent point. I encourage individuals to do an annual self-assessment on these items as we all do change over time & it's important to stay in tune with these things.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
My father always said that knowledge is power, and I believe that self-knowledge is the key to accessing that power. I loved how the presentation broke self-knowledge down to the components of interests, values, and skills. Knowing your interests - which are the most stable of your assets - is critical to cultivating a personally rewarding and fulfilling career path. Your values will change as you age and mature, and your skill sets will continually require updating and upgrading. Knowing your raison(s)d'etre are, I think, the most essential first steps.
CLAUDIU ,
yes, we need to take time to really begin with the end in mind.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
CLAUDIU ,
yes, we need to take time to really begin with the end in mind.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Dana,
yes, by knowing my own strengths, weaknesses, interests, etc I can better self-identify those careers or experiences that would most help me.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
It would seem that Career Management is like walking....crawling is a precursor to walking. Careers grow out of dreams, ideas, and the imagination of youth. Play and school come together to help solidify interests, build upon values, and provide direction. When studies are complete and school a thing of the past...at least for the time being...the first step towards career management is charting a course of action leading to employment in a field that satisfies interests, knowledge and skills, and ambitions in a challenging and rewarding way. The sage philosopher's advice "Know thyself" is critical as one begins this journey.
Knowing where you want to be in any distant future. Setting ones life's compass off by just a few degrees can get you to a destination one never anticipates.
The first and most important step in personal career management is knowing yourself.Knowing yourself will give you direction in what areas you would be good at.
Ward,
this is such a true statement. Often people who are "drifting" are not in touch with these areas in themselves. The more self-aware we are the greater chance we have of setting good goals & managing our careers.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
The Career Management Tools included in this training are great tools to help determine your career development. I especially like the Rewards Worksheet, what a great tool that I may use.
The quote "know thy self" echoed in my mind through out this course. You have to know yourself, skills, interests and limitations in knowing what direction you want to go.
Thanks!
Ward
Melissa,
this is a great statement. Too often, young people live in the "what's hot on tv/movies" mode & jump into a career based on the "excitement" they see on tv. We need to encourage all to mature in their thinking & to conduct the kind of self-asessment you talk about here.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
The first step a person should take is to do a complete self-assessment of their interests and goals. Then find a career that can incorporate your interests and assist you in meeting your goals. Too many people enter careers they think are interesting, but then find that their personal interests are not aligned with the profession and then get frustrated, bored or burned out.
rickey,
this is really the best first step. Too often we move through life without discovering this for ourselves. We must be aware of this & move forward on this knowledge.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
knowing yourself, your motivations, your skills , your goals. If you do not know yourself then you will settle for most anything instead of something that fits you and makes you happy.
Robert,
yes, there are many types of self-assessments of varying degrees that can be used to take this first step.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I think the courses advice of "know thyself" is a great first step. You have to know what you are capable of and what you want to do before you can take any other step.
Robert,
I completely agree. The organization is constantly evaluating if you are the right fit for them & you should be doing the same type of evaluation.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
