Career Identification

Career Identification is an important step toward understanding our purpose no matter what our age.  

                

Destiny Discovery Ideas

Christians should receive guidance from God for all important areas of their lives. 

So for your first step to figure out what you were meant to do with your life, I suggest prayer for guidance and to help you find clarity concerning your talents, interests, abilities, motivation, and opportunity.  

By looking to God first, you will get the best picture of your destiny and you will save yourself from working a job that you may or may not enjoy or that will financially prosper you.  You will also gain confidence that you deserve and can have the job or career of your dreams.

You can learn to do this, through the prayer of faith.  For more direction, "It Makes Perfect Biblical Sense" will help you do this step by step. 

2.  Identify what you have discovered about yourself from step one above. 

Those interests that excite and inspire you will help to confirm your true desires.

Understand that these traits define you.  Use them to explore career choices and opportunities.

3. Take a career assessment test.

There are many career assessment tests available online. Find the time to take one. The test gives you a lot of insights about your core competencies and work preferences.

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4. Ask others.

It's actually quite difficult to see yourself as others do. It would be to your advantage to ask friends and family about your traits and skills. Your co-workers are also a good source of information. Knowing how they perceive you, what they like and don't like about you and what skills or traits need to be changed can be helpful in determining your professional profile.

5. What moves you?

Would you be more interested in status or a six figure salary? Do you want to make a difference in your community and the world or just on your company's net worth?

Know what you desire before moving forward.

6. Take charge.

In the '80s, when you worked for a large company, you could usually conclude that that you would be working there for your entire career.  In those days, the corporation drove your career path, advancing as it saw fit.

Once we hit the turn of the century, that attitude changed.  In the span of your career, you will probably work for at least five companies. In most cases, you will probably work for more than five.  Know which career track you desire, and make sure that track brings you to where you wish to go.

7. Determine the company fit.

With the current emphasis on streamlined and productivity-focused companies, the cultural and company fit are just as important as the professional goals. Consider the values and principles of the company and compare them with your own.  It is important that you feel comfortable and fit in with company.

8. Free your mind.

The career path you choose is about change and more change. It includes expansion and new opportunities. All of these changes require a desire to journey and discover.

9. Balance is the key.

A huge amount of time is devoted to your career when you are in your 20s and 30s. When you reach your 40s, your personal life might take precedence and is perhaps more important to you. Find a corporation that will provide you with a balance in your work and your life.

10. Don't hang around.

If you're not satisfied with the way your career is going, do something about it. Always be in control of your career path to have a satisfying career.

11.  Don't Center Upon Money 

To finalize this list, consider all avenues of benefits for accepting a job.  If you have to drive far from home for more money, or you will have to work long and flexible hours to keep your job and you have a family, you may consider less money and a job that will fit more with your family needs.

Wealthy Living Career Identification is intended for the purpose of helping you decide what employment is best for you.  However, you may be interested in creating your own business.  Please see links below for ideas.

 

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