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How did you know that the career you chose was the right one for you?

As I've gone through high school I have changed my mind many times about what I want to do. I have taken many personality assessments that were supposed to tell me what direction I should go in, but none of the suggestions seemed like the right fit. #professional

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Martin’s Answer

Hello Allexis,


Finding the right job is a lifelong pursuit. So, I'll start by saying that you are not alone. Most people ask themselves this question intermittently throughout their career journey, and the answer will likely change over time.


The best way to answer this question is through experience. Taking personality tests and exploring your options is a great first step. But, you won't really know if you like or dislike a job until you do it.


Use the results of your personality test as a starting point to build on. Pick the first job on the list and reach out to someone who does that for a living on LinkedIn and see if they would be willing to talk with you about what they do. Ask if you can shadow them at work to experience the role in person. And see if they will allow you to volunteer to help.


This hands-on experience will give you the perspective you need to start identifying what you like and dislike. Then, you can go back and do the same thing with the next job title on the list, and so on.


Once you've gone through these options, hopefully you've found something you enjoy and will continue to pursue. But, if not, and nothing on the job list feels right, start looking at jobs outside that list. Think about what you are naturally interested in and reach out to people that work in industries related to that topic.


Over time, you will find people and roles that you like and your career path will become clear.


Hope this helps. Have a wonderful day!


-Martin
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Daria’s Answer

What a wonderful question to ask, thanks for your vulnerability! What I've found is as long as you feel aligned to who you are authentically and the work that you are doing, it's right for you. From my own experience, why you are doing a job matters most, vs. what you are doing in the job.

My jobs have changed quite a bit over the years and all of them have been centered around empowering others. I would suggest take time to figure out what you are truly passionate about, get comfortable with your why and from there look for jobs that align to your why. The jobs you take will give you experiences that can help you uncover more areas of interest, and may even impact or change your why and that is ok. As long as you stay true and authentic to yourself you are in the right job.

Good luck and enjoy the ride along the way uncovering more about yourself!
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