Career Exploration
Exploring Careers Based on Your Personality
Today I’d like to offer my take on using personality in career exploration, specifically, introversion versus extroversion. In recent years introverts have made a comeback. Introvert-positive articles and web sites are everywhere. I take it all with a grain of salt, however. I once was asked to take a personality test before I was placed …
Skills Matter in Midlife Career Exploration
Midlife career exploration is different than in college. You’ve got years of work experience and hard-earned skills, but you also might be tired of using those skills. Many feel trapped by the money and time they’ve invested in getting good at something. It can be difficult to decide whether to do something entirely new or just …
How to Start Exploring New Careers
When you’re feeling lost or stuck mid-career, it can be so difficult to take time to explore options. When you finally find the time, it can be hard to know where to start. There are four areas I ask my clients to explore in their work lives: values, skills, personality and interests. This list grows …