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Can you help me identify careers where both the values and these skills align?
I am exploring the ways that my skills and values align, I value finance, socialization, and being mindful. My strongest skills are related to working with people, these include planning, socializing and selling.
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Michael’s Answer
Hey, finding a career that aligns with your values and skills is really important. Given your love for finance, socialization, and mindfulness, along with your strengths in planning, socializing, and selling, here are a few suggestions:
- Financial Advisor or Planner
- Sales Manager
- Human Resources Specialist
- Event Planner
- Public Relations Specialist
I hope these ideas inspire you and help you find a fulfilling career path. Good luck!
- Financial Advisor or Planner
- Sales Manager
- Human Resources Specialist
- Event Planner
- Public Relations Specialist
I hope these ideas inspire you and help you find a fulfilling career path. Good luck!
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Joseph’s Answer
Zoe -- I like that you are being so thoughtful on how to align your values with career opportunities. Finding the intersection between these two things are important in driving long-term career satisfaction. I think a career in Sales, Client Management, or Project Management cold be rewarding options for you.
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David’s Answer
You mentioned planning, socializing, and selling. These skills are valuable in many professions. For example:
Planning: Project management, event planning, or operations management.
Socializing: Sales, customer service, or community management.
Selling: Sales, business development, or entrepreneurship.
Planning: Project management, event planning, or operations management.
Socializing: Sales, customer service, or community management.
Selling: Sales, business development, or entrepreneurship.
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Steve’s Answer
Zoe,
Alongside the brilliant ideas shared earlier, I want to recommend a few more paths that align perfectly with your interests.
One exciting path is Impact Investing. This unique approach merges the world of traditional financial investing with the pursuit of social objectives beyond just monetary gains. Numerous firms specialize in this field, and you'll find that many established investment firms have a dedicated impact investing team.
Another fascinating area you might consider is Investor Relations within a larger, particularly public, company. Roles in Investor Relations highly value a finance background, and they offer abundant opportunities for interaction with both individual and institutional investors, as well as other important company stakeholders. The most successful professionals in this field skillfully blend robust financial knowledge with captivating storytelling.
Wishing you the best on your journey!
-Steve
Alongside the brilliant ideas shared earlier, I want to recommend a few more paths that align perfectly with your interests.
One exciting path is Impact Investing. This unique approach merges the world of traditional financial investing with the pursuit of social objectives beyond just monetary gains. Numerous firms specialize in this field, and you'll find that many established investment firms have a dedicated impact investing team.
Another fascinating area you might consider is Investor Relations within a larger, particularly public, company. Roles in Investor Relations highly value a finance background, and they offer abundant opportunities for interaction with both individual and institutional investors, as well as other important company stakeholders. The most successful professionals in this field skillfully blend robust financial knowledge with captivating storytelling.
Wishing you the best on your journey!
-Steve
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. I am glad to hear that you have so many skills.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Do you have interest to become a financial journalist, public relations, broker, financial advisor, financial analyst, investment banker, etc You can find more careers related to your careers online.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. Do you have interest to become a financial journalist, public relations, broker, financial advisor, financial analyst, investment banker, etc You can find more careers related to your careers online.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
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Ian’s Answer
Mentioned a couple of times here, private wealth management / personal financial advice would bridge between an interest in finance, and socialization with a mindful element to the work. Planning, socializing, and selling are key skills for growing your client portfolio, while an interest in finance and mindfulness will help identify and match your clients' needs in terms of the actual portfolio management. You would have to be mindful of a client's risk tolerance for example, or if they wanted to make investments alongside ethical considerations. Good luck researching careers, this is just one of many possibilities!
https://www.cfp.net/knowledge/reports-and-statistics/financial-planning-career-paths-building-more-sustainable-and-successful-businesses
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I agree! You have great skills to work in Financial Service with an angle in selling/providing advice to clients.
Carla Renfield-Miller
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Olatunde’s Answer
Hey there!
It seems to me that you have all it takes to be successful - "working well with others." I quote I typically use to anyone I coach is that the greatest asset to humanity is human beings. If you can continue to practice, social and emotional intelligence with your mindfulness and refine your socialization skills, including the ability to listen with empathy and connect people you will undoubtedly be successful in whatever it is you do - whether it involves marketing/selling or in a finance related industry and it will pay.
People remember how you made them feel more than what you say to them - move people and you will move mountains.
Good luck - super excited for you and what you will become in the future!
It seems to me that you have all it takes to be successful - "working well with others." I quote I typically use to anyone I coach is that the greatest asset to humanity is human beings. If you can continue to practice, social and emotional intelligence with your mindfulness and refine your socialization skills, including the ability to listen with empathy and connect people you will undoubtedly be successful in whatever it is you do - whether it involves marketing/selling or in a finance related industry and it will pay.
People remember how you made them feel more than what you say to them - move people and you will move mountains.
Good luck - super excited for you and what you will become in the future!
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Lacey’s Answer
Selling insurance or giving financial advice are great job options to consider. If you're looking for something a bit more inventive, why not think about roles in consulting or strategy? Remember, being attentive and good with people can boost your success in many jobs, even those that don't involve directly dealing with clients.
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Renee’s Answer
Hi Zoe,
Given your interest in aligning skills and values, with a focus on finance, socialization, and mindfulness, coupled with strong abilities in planning, socializing, and selling, I believe one fitting career path would be in corporate event planning. Opportunities abound, from organizing community events for healthcare organizations to orchestrating large-scale gatherings for hotels or even exploring roles within Disney's community event career section. You have many talents and interests. Opportunities will come up to incorporate your other skills or you just make the opportunities happen as you get stronger in your field.
Given your interest in aligning skills and values, with a focus on finance, socialization, and mindfulness, coupled with strong abilities in planning, socializing, and selling, I believe one fitting career path would be in corporate event planning. Opportunities abound, from organizing community events for healthcare organizations to orchestrating large-scale gatherings for hotels or even exploring roles within Disney's community event career section. You have many talents and interests. Opportunities will come up to incorporate your other skills or you just make the opportunities happen as you get stronger in your field.
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Vera’s Answer
Hi Zoe, you might want to look into Business and Corporate Development. This career paths might have different flavors depending on the industry/company. In my experience, Business Dev would have a bigger social aspect, while Corporate Dev would entail more business/fin planning.
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George’s Answer
Definitely give the O*Net Interest Profiler a try!
Based on your short remarks, it seems like you could be an excellent match for a role as a Personal Financial Counselor. In my opinion, it's the best "job" one could ever have! Plus, the cherry on top: I earn a good living doing it!
https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip
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Based on your short remarks, it seems like you could be an excellent match for a role as a Personal Financial Counselor. In my opinion, it's the best "job" one could ever have! Plus, the cherry on top: I earn a good living doing it!
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