Take a Career Poll – Lesson
Did you know? Everyone you know probably has an opinion about what career/s are right for you. Some of the time you may not care to hear these opinions. However, if you’re stuck and looking for direction, it might be a good idea to ask some questions and listen to what others have to say. Your family and friends are likely to have some good ideas for you. People who care about you are often more objective about possible career choices. They may have bigger dreams and aspirations for you than you do. They are more likely to be aware of your strengths, talents, and skills. They know and recognize your unique abilities. They may recognize your positive talents and gifts that you take for granted.
Career Coach and Counselor, Richard Leider suggests that you need to get advice and feedback from a variety of people, each with a different outlook. You need to assemble your own board of directors to help you make important decisions. Leider goes on to say that you’re not asking that person to make the decision. You’re asking him/her to give you ideas and suggestion to help you with your decision making process.
Author Barbara Sher suggests that people form success teams to help them make better decisions and be more accountable. Barbara believes you need input and support from others to keep you going. Sher says that working with a success team will keep you moving toward your dreams. A success team involves more than taking a career poll but you may find after completing your career poll that you want additional help and support. If you do, consider starting or joining a success team.
Often the career advice or insight we are looking for is right in front of us. Even though you may not know what you are good at or what kind of career is right for you, there is a good chance that the people around you can offer you some excellent clues about what you do well. While you might be reluctant to ask and to listen to their advice, we strongly urge you to do so. Click here to review and print your Career Poll. Then get busy asking and listening to others suggest.
