The Career Within You [antikvár]

Introductioni \ here are you in your career today? Perhapsyou'rejust I I I starting outanticipating the end of your education and brim-ming with hope for your future. Maybe you're unhappy with your career. You've been on a treadmill for a few decades and contemplating stepping off, but to where? Or you recently lost your job and want to get back on track. But which track? You have important decisions to make, and you want to honor your passions, your financial needs, and your sense of belonging when you make them.Wherever you are at this point, you have a feeling there is an authentic career within you. Watch it unfold as you learn about the nine career types, discover which one fits you, and then match yourself to a career that is right for your particular combination of traits, gifts, and wishes. Then, this book will help you determine how to best fit into today's job marketplace.The first step is to ask some questions that have fascinating answers. Who are you? What are your greatest strengths? What do you need in a career (which may be different from what an employer is looking for from you)? This book will help you answer these questions and teach you how to avoid common career traps and obstacles.Why do we choose the work we do? Some of us try to follow in our family's footsteps, only to find out later that our temperament is more suited for a different line of work. Or a favorite teacher may encourage us to pursue a talent we have, but deep down we cherish another set of gifts even more. People who care about us mean well when they give us career advice, but because it is based upon their own experiences and standards