How to Find the Right Occupation for Me
Many people wonder if they are in the correct occupation at one or more points in their lives. Some follow traditional career paths and end up in unfulfilling, paper-pushing positions, while others are still trying to decide what path to take. Many people got laid off and are at the crossroads of finding an occupation similar to the old one or choosing to begin a new one. No matter what situation you are in, there are tools available to help you learn what occupation is right for you.
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Instructions
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Strengths
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Make a list of all your general skills, like writing or managing people.
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Write down all of your natural gifts and the hobbies you enjoy, like gardening.
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Create a list with all job-related skills, like sales or accounts receivable.
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Take a career assessment test. There are many free online versions available.
Needs
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Look at or create your budget, and determine how much money you need to pay your monthly bills and live comfortably. Don't forget vacations or saving for children's college. Research how much a new business would cost if you're thinking about starting your own.
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Decide if you prefer to work traditional hours, would like to work from home, or want to start your own business. Assess if you have current workspace available if you want to work independently.
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Make a list of what is most important to you, including time with your family, money, hours, location and job fulfillment.
Putting It Together
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Review your lists and career assessment test results. Make a list of all occupations that incorporate your natural abilities and previous experience. For example, if you love gardening and have sales experience, write down occupations such as landscape artist, greenhouse salesperson, or exotic flower seller.
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Research salary ranges for the identified job titles. Determine if they fit your budget needs.
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Learn about any educational and experience requirements for those job titles and decide if you have the time and money available to complete them. Talk to people already in those positions to get an accurate picture of the job.
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Talk to your family and other advisers to get feedback before making any changes.
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Visualize yourself in the position and with the new budget. Think about how it would make you feel.
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Tips & Warnings
Realize that just because you may have worked in a specific occupation and already have those skill sets does not mean you are stuck there. There could be other things that you're even better at because you love doing them.
