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Career discovery is the process by which a person identifies their ideal career path, thus saving themselves a lot of time (and money) by not pursuing career choices that they will ultimately find unfulfilling.  To find your true calling, you need to dig around and find the things that are important to you--now, and in the future.

To find a career that's in alignment with your core beliefs, values, and skills, you really need to do an in-depth evaluation of yourself. What do you find fulfilling in life? What are your priorities?   What's your "life purpose?" What motivates and interests you? What skills, knowledge and abilities to you posses? And what could you get excited about learning in the future?

Some other important considerations:

• Do you work well alone, or do you need the energy and interaction of a group of co-workers?
  

• Are you comfortable with the financial ups and downs that can come with self-employment, or do you need the security of a steady paycheck?
  

• Do you enjoy working long hours, or would you rather be in a career that allows you a lot of free time to spend with your family and friends?
  

• Do you like to commute long distances, or would you prefer a job close to home?
  

• Would you enjoy working outdoors, or are you an office rat who needs to be surrounded by four walls in order to be productive?
  

• Do you really want a new career, or could you make your present career acceptable with a few adjustments? 

Until you can answer most of these questions satisfactorily, I wouldn't recommend finalizing your career plans. Life is short, as the old saying goes, and you don't want to waste several years traveling down a career path only to discover that you've made the wrong choice.
So do your homework, take a look inside your soul, and discover your true calling in life. Only then should you move onto the process of formulating a new career strategy.

See the articles below for more information on finding that exciting new career that's right for you.

 

 

Career Planning Tired of Dreaming? Take Action, and Make That New Career Happen A successful career change doesn't just happen, it takes focused, committed action in the direction of your goals.   10 Career Change Mistakes Learn how to avoid these common career change mistakes and save yourself a lot of grief..   Over 50 and Changing Careers? You'll Need a Plan Learn how to stay positive and plan for a career change in later life. Changing Careers? Make a Mental Map and Chart Your Path to Success Use mental mapping to alleviate your fears and concerns. 5 Tips For Taking The Fear Out of a Career Change A career change can be scary, but you can take these steps to remove some of the anxiety...   How to Avoid 'Settling' for a Job If you make a job or career change, make sure it matches your education, training, and qualifications...

Career Discovery Finding Your Ideal Career Use the exercises in this article to decide which new career path is right for you. Discover your Life Purpose Take the time to discover your purpose in life and you'll be well on your way to designing the life and career of  your dreams. Considering a New Career?  Discover Your Passion Try this exercise to discover what you're passionate about - and see if you can make a career out of it. What Are You Really Good At? Identify your skills, knowledge, and abilities, and find the career that’s right for you... Identify Your Values Before Choosing a New Career You should always identify your core values before launching yourself on a new career path... Writing your Life Mission Statement A personal life mission statement can guide you on your path toward your career and life goals.   7 Tips For Discovering Your Ideal Career Follow these 7 tips to help you discover the career that's right for you....   Sizing up your current job--make sure a new career is what you really want Answer these questions before you give up on your current job or career....   Clarify Your Career Focus A successful career change needs a clarity of focus and a determination of your intentions and objectives. To Discover Your Ideal Career, Take Stock of Your Life Experiences Use your life experiences as a career discovery tool.

 

Career Education Apprenticeship Alternatives If there are no apprenticeship opportunities in your target career, look at other options....   Considering a new career? Distance learning could be your best option Distance learning can be a great way to learn new skills and test new career directions....   7 Ways To NOT Sabotage Your Admission Essay Preparing to write a college admission essay?  Learn what mistakes NOT to make.... Do You Know That You Have a Marketable Skill? If you've been working on the Internet for any length of time, you probably already have many skills you can market....

 

Career Search   Career Search Help If you're stalled in your search for a new job or career, be aware that help is available..   If You're Looking to Change Careers, You'll Need to Learn How to Market Yourself A good marketing strategy is crucial if you want to land your dream career.... Job Fairs Can be Great Places to Network and Learn About New Career Opportunities Learn these 10 tips and make your next job fair a successful experience...   Evaluating a Job Offer Evaluate a job offer carefully before making this important career decision....   Job Search on the Web Learn how to conduct a job search on the Internet from the comfort of your home or office.... Conduct a Local Job Search Searching for jobs in your local area can often be done from the comfort of your own home....

Career Inspiration  Tired of Dreaming? Take Action, and Make That New Career Happen A successful career change doesn't just happen, it takes focused, committed action in the direction of your goals. An Unexpected Career Turn Find out how the owner of this website made a mid-life career change -- and never looked back..   Every Day Is Saturday: Help For The Suddenly Unemployed  Being suddenly unemployed can be a scary--but manageable-- situation.   Stay At Home Moms No Longer Struggling To Make Ends Meet Many stay at home Moms are starting their own businesses, and doing better than ever....   It All Begins With a Dream Find out how this single mom is living her dream after starting her own homemade soap business on the Internet... In Doubt About You're Career Dreams? You have to Believe! In order to make your new career dreams a reality, you have to replace negative beliefs with positive ones...

Careers After 50    Career Change After 50 Over 50 and changing careers? You'd better have a plan....   Don't Let Your Age Keep You From a Career Change If you're an older worker considering a career change, don't talk yourself out of it....   How to Save the Displaced Older Executive Find out how to survive a career displacement when you're an executive over 50....   Over 50? Seeking a New Career? Leverage Your Experience Older workers looking to make a job or career change should highlight their skills and experience....   Is A "Phased Retirement" Your Best Option? Find out if a phased retirement is a better option that full retirement - especially if you're under 60....   The Older Worker's Challenge - Jump Start Your Career Passion If you're an older worker considering a career change, make sure you identify your passions and interests first....

Other Career Articlesles   Does Your Career Change Itch or Burn? Learn how to overcome these mental hurdles when confronting a career change.. Career change -- an invitation to emotional stalkers Don't let these "emotional stalkers" sabotage your career change agenda .   Stressed Out? It May Be Your Job If you're stressed out at work, you may need to make some changes...   Working Multiple Jobs US Department of Labor article about workers in the US who hold down more than one job...   10 Tips For Writing Resumes Follow these 10 tips for writing resumes that will get you the job every time. Writing Cover Letters That Work Learn the techniques of writing effective cover letters.

Updating Your Resume Exploring Your Career Options   Career Planning Setting Career Goals Conducting An Online Job Search Career Networking Job Hunting Tips A Successful Job Interview Consider An Employment Service

 

 

 

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