subject: Career Development [print this page] Do you have the career of your dreams? I'm sure your success didn't happen over night, and you've proven yourself to be a hard worker. If you aren't in the career that you've always wanted, don't worry, you will get there eventually. It may seem too hard going through it, but it is worth it in the long haul.
Developing your career can mean a lot of things. Getting the career that you desire requires going through certain motions in order to get there. Figuring out what you really want to do is the first step to career development. This could prove more difficult than you'd think. This takes a lot of knowledge about yourself and what makes you tick. Being in a job that one hates, significantly decreases the chance that they'll be there for a long time. Career development starts with looking at yourself in the mirror. You may benefit from visiting a career counselor for help or to take tests that will help you identify your personality and jobs that you might fit into.
Once you know what you want to do, you must figure out what you're going to have to do to become qualified Developing a career doesn't happen quickly, and it may even take years of hard work. It's vital to keep your head on your shoulders and be realistic. Do you need to continue education? You may not need to pursue another degree, but just some special training. Figure out these things, then pursue your dreams.
I am convinced that it is important for a person to spend their lives doing something that they enjoy and feel they can do well at. There is no task worse than spending the majority of your life in a career that you don't fully enjoy. You don't have to let that be your life. Be proactive in doing your part in your career development.
I am trying to put out the message to you that life is hard. Working is hard. Work is easier and more tolerable if you're doing something you are interested in. You can be in a stable career doing something that you always will love doing. It will be worth the development for the rest of your life.
