Are you truly fulfilled in your career? It’s a question that many of us ponder, especially when we consider the possibility of a more satisfying path that not only pays the bills but also brings us joy. If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. All across LinkedIn, you’ll find profile after profile of inspirational people to follow so that you can watch how their tech careers have grown. People like Scott Rohleder have built their careers and are now showcasing their personal brands and professional selves on LinkedIn to get themselves out there as much as possible – you could be doing the same. Just like you might read up on Care.com reviews before trusting someone with your kids, doing your research before making a career move is key to finding the right fit.
A significant portion of the US workforce is dissatisfied with their current job roles, yearning for a career that aligns with their passions and provides a good quality of life.
But have you ever stopped to ponder what the perfect career is for you? And more importantly, how can you find it?
What Do You Love?
In the first instance, it’s worth looking at the things you love to do and what you would rather not do. If you’ve built up an extensive career in different roles, it’s likely you will identify certain positions or aspects of jobs you prefer not to have to do or never want to do again. It could be that working in a direct customer-facing role like retail really sparks your interest as you enjoy helping people and being part of your local community, meaning you can potentially work towards opening your own retail outlet. Or you might find that you want to pursue a career in health and beauty, and investing in an aesthetic nurse certification can . help you unlock your dream career. It could be you love martial arts and want to undertake kung fu training so you can teach others. Whatever you do needs to be something you love and are passionate about, so this is a great place to start.
Whatever you do needs to be something you love and are passionate about, so this is a great place to start.
What Skills Do You Have?
While skills alone aren’t important, they can indicate the type of job role you would be well suited for and what can bring you that elusive career satisfaction you’re looking for. It’s important to remember this doesn’t just mean professional qualifications, although these are helpful too, especially if you’re in a medical role, for example, and want to move into a more specialized niche such as going from being a general nurse or a pediatric nurse or to deliver the end of life care. This is more about the soft skills and talents that you picked up in life or in other job roles. These skills are things like critical thinking, communication, making strategic decisions, and problem-solving. All of these skills can be applicable to a great many careers and can support a movie or something entirely new.
What Do You Want?
Lastly, you need to look at what you want from life and your career. We’ve looked at what you can and what you like, but none of these will be helpful on their own. Knowing what you want from what you do can help to steer you in the right direction. Do you want a simple 9-5 job role with no responsibilities? Or do you have plans to rise to the top of your game and pursue career progression until you get to the top, or is the ultimate goal to run your own business one day? Knowing what you want for your career and how you want your life to look can allow you to determine what path you should take.
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