CAREER COUNSELING

Harnessing Personality Traits to Find Perfect Career Fit

Career counseling including the Strong Interest Inventory can help you discover your personality traits, strengths and interests so that you can find a fulfilling career path. It is important to recognize your unique strengths and qualities as well as understand how they align with different career paths in order to make the right choices for your future.

Focus on the Basics of Personality.

For career counseling to be most effective, it is important to understand and identify the fundamental elements that make up your personality. This includes values, interests, talents, attitude and other qualities such as openness to new experiences or risk-taking ability. Focusing on the basics allows for an authentic understanding of what drives you and what types of career paths match well with your unique personality characteristics.

Examine Your Relationship with Work and Money.

Before deciding on a career path, it is important to take inventory of your relationship with work and money. Are you looking for a job that pays very well or are you open to something more fulfilling with lower pay? Do you enjoy working for yourself or do you prefer the structure of employment? Being aware of what drives or motivates you can help narrow potential career options. Additionally, understanding key aspects of personal finance such as budgeting, taxes and investing will ensure financial stability throughout your professional journey.

Explore Careers in Light of Personal Values and Goals.

When exploring career options, it’s important to identify your personal values and goals. Taking the time to understand what matters the most to you can guide the research process and ensure that you single out career paths that align with your unique interests and purpose. This could include understanding what kind of work environment brings you joy or investigating whether a particular job aligns with your values on justice and equality in the workforce. Assessing each job prospect holistically while also recognizing potential tradeoffs can help make an informed decision when selecting a future career path.

Consider Non-Traditional Designations, Hobbies, and Interests.

It’s also important to consider non-traditional designations, hobbies, and interests. For example, if you enjoy both graphic design and programming, then consider looking for a career path where you can leverage both disciplines. Exploring new passions or developing an expertise in something entirely different could be just the ticket to finding the perfect job that aligns with your interests, goals and values.

Connect Your Job Search Strategy to Your Target Market Potential

After you and YourEduConnection have identified your unique traits and preferences, it’s time to consider the potential markets out there that could be a good fit for you. Research potential employers, markets and industries that align with your individual strengths, interests, values and experiences. This will give you the insight needed to develop strategies targeting those opportunities. Know who your target market is so that you can then craft a job search strategy tailored specifically to that network.