subject: Using The Right Tools To Get Career Help [print this page] For a lot of people, choosing a field of business to pursue is tough. While some people are lucky enough to know exactly what they want at a young age, most find it isn't until they reach their twenties that they figure it all out. However, the economy has also made some changes and one of them is that people in their thirties and forties are changing careers. So many people have lost their jobs that they had for years and, for the first time in a long time, they need career help.
If you are just starting to look for career help, the first thing you want to do is determine what tools you are going to use. The first tool is a simple pad of paper and pen. Invest some time into creating a list of what interests you have and alongside that list, you will want to make another of your skills. This can quickly help you to determine the path you should take.
When the list making does not go as well as you planned, you may want to consider another method. Having your personality typed by a professional can lead you to the right field. A good example is the Myers Briggs Type Indicator can quickly help you to determine your personality type and what type of careers would fit your personality. A lot of businesses are now using this method to make sure that their employees are in the right job.
After thoroughly assessing your likes, skills, and what type of personality you have, your next step is to pick the field you want to go into. Do you have the right education and training for it? If not, you will want to pursue your education further. If you already have the necessary skills to get into the field, you will want to prepare a resume. This resume is one of the most important tools you will have and could just be what secures you a position in the field you choose.
In today's world, finding career help can be tough, as there are so many careers to choose from. However, if you can take an inventory of your skills, interests, and determine what type of personality you have, you can make your search so much easier on yourself. Your choice of careers is one of the most important decisions you will ever make and it is extremely important that you use the right tools to figure it out.
