Thursday Thought October 18, 2012

KNOW THYSELF!

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Whether it is deciding to use an Objective versus Profile Statement, formatting a unique and individual résumé for yourself, or setting a career goal, it is crucial that you know yourself and what you want.

Take a step back from your job search and think about what you do or have done well.  When have you succeeded most?  What have you or do you enjoy most?  What is something you need to work on?  Or, something that you struggle with?

Answering these questions will start you on a forward path that will land you closer to where you want to be (even if you don’t quite yet know where that is)!  It may be difficult to sort through if you have had a lot of (or very few) experiences.  But it is well worth the time and effort.

HOW CAN YOU GET TO KNOW YOURSELF AND WHAT YOU WANT?

If you approach it logically and take a few simple steps you can quickly sort through your experiences to assess you and your unique situation better. 

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