Getting into your career path

Getting the right career path and one that fulfills you and suits your strengths can be quite tricky especially if you don’t know where to start. Finding the right job or industry can be narrowed down into the following steps.

What capabilities do I have?

It is not enough to look at what you wanted to do when growing up. Your ability to undertake that task is equally important. If you’re in a position to, take the necessary classes or seminars to get the skills you need to get into the place to do what you’ve always wanted. If you’re not in a position to, select the industry of choice and apply for jobs that require the skills that you have. Aim to have an aspect that makes you stand out from your competition. Whatever it is, highlight it when applying for jobs or during interviews.

What fulfills you?

Something you enjoy doing is more likely to get you out of bed than something you dislike. Another way to look at this critical point is that you’ll spend most of your life working- it is therefore essential that you find something to do that makes you happy.

When looking into a career that makes you tick, do not look at job titles but general aspects that you’d like to undertake. It should consider what appeals to you and how your personality can sustain it. Do you find health and wellness an exciting topic and by nature you’re a caring person?  … Read More