As you look at making a career
change it is important to look at work that you would enjoy doing. The average
person will work approximately 40 years plus in his/her lifetime. Many of you
have-probably worked in job fields that you do not like. A recent study
indicates that only about 51% of the current work force like what they are
doing. Now that you are in the process of making a job change, why not find a
career direction that would make you happier.
Work through the following
topics and see if you can identify clues to help you find a career direction
that you may want to pursue.
HOBBIES. You have probably seen
many of your friends and relatives turn a hobby into a career. What hobbies are
you involved in that could lead you to a career direction? Examples include:
Have good computer skills (turn to the computer field); Are a persuasive
speaker and can influence others (consider sales or marketing); Are a creative
person artistically (graphic design, printing industry are possibilities) etc.
My Hobbies:
_______________________________________________________
What jobs or careers would any
of them lead to? ___________________________
SPARE-TIME ACTIVITIES can also
lead to career directions. What spare-time activities are you involved in that
could lead to a career change? Examples: Do back road jeeping (Consider being a
back country map maker.); Take photographs (Consider photography as a career
change.); Enjoy entertaining (Consider being a professional caterer or party
arranger); Enjoy working with animals (Consider being a veterinarian aid or
technician.)
MY SPARE TIME ACTIVITIES
____________________________________________
What careers or career
directions could any of them lead to? __________________
STILL ANOTHER TECHNIQUE OF
LOOKING AT CHANGE IS IDENTIFYING SUCCESSES YOU HAVE HAD IN LIFE AND THE SPECIAL
SKILLS OR TALENTS THAT WERE USED IN THE SUCCESS.
SUCCESS IN LIFE TALENT USED CAREER OPTION
Others come to me for
advice. Advising/Counseling Social worker/Counselor
Work well with tools. Automotive knowledge Auto Tech/Parts Person
Won award as investor for
firm. Money management Financial Planner, Banking,
Credit Union
Recognized as a good organizer. Organizational skills Admin. or Personal Ass’t.
Are a good driver. Driving skills Professional driver or
Chauffer
MY SUCCESSES SKILLS USED CAREER OPTIONS
________________________ ____________________ ___________________
________________________ ____________________ ___________________
________________________ ____________________ ___________________
WHAT OTHERS HAVE TOLD ME I WOULD
BE GOOD AT ARE ALSO IMPORTANT CLUES THAT CAN HELP YOU LOOK AT CAREER CHANGES.
List below jobs or career fields
that others have suggested:
________________________ ____________________ ___________________
TOPICS YOU TALK ABOUT WITH
OTHERS are also important clues to consider as you look at a job change. List
below topics of discussion and any career fields they might lead to.
Ex. Hunting and Fishing Selling sporting goods
equipment,
Ex. Cars and trucks Auto and truck
sales
Ex. Clothes and fashion Clothing/shoe sales,
Alterations and design
BOOKS YOU READ are also clues to
interests and may lead to a career avenue. List the types of things you read below
and consider career options they may lead to.
Ex. House Decorating Interior design,
Drapery sales etc.
Ex. Investing, Money Management Financial Planning, Banking
Ex. Homes, Property Real Estate,
Property Management