Summary of How to Pick a Career (That Actually Fits You)
Key Strategies for Career Fulfillment
- Unplug Autopilot:
- Reflect on personal values and what truly makes you happy before making career decisions.
- Avoid making quick job switches without self-reflection.
- Play the Value Game:
- Identify core beliefs and needs related to work by asking reflective questions about ideal work environments and team dynamics.
- Determine your top values by comparing and prioritizing them.
- Skip the Shiny Objects:
- Avoid being distracted by superficial benefits such as job titles, status, or salary that do not contribute to long-term happiness.
- Focus on what you want to be known for and what energizes you.
- Switch Your Strengths:
- Redefine strengths as activities that energize you, rather than just things you are good at.
- Recognize that weaknesses are activities that drain your energy, even if you excel at them.
- Be Career Curious:
- Explore career options through conversations and networking rather than making drastic changes like quitting or retraining.
- Engage with people in roles of interest to gain insights and assess fit.
- Help People Help You:
- Approach networking as a way to seek guidance rather than self-promotion.
- Clearly articulate your requests for mentorship or advice, making it easy for others to assist you.
- Collective Confidence:
- Acknowledge that everyone experiences self-doubt and confidence issues.
- Support each other in overcoming confidence gremlins, fostering a community of encouragement.
Presenters/Sources
- Helen Tupper (Career Expert)
- Podcast: Deep Dive
Notable Quotes
— 02:18 — « You need to unplug autopilot and take control yourself. »
— 06:22 — « If you focus on your values, the things that are truly important to you and that you want to be known for, you're more likely to avoid the trap of a shiny object career. »
— 08:09 — « Work shouldn't just be about outcomes but how the job makes you feel. »
— 13:04 — « Everyone has their own gremlins; they might tell you that you're not smart enough for a job, that you're too young or too old for a job, or that you're a bad public speaker. »
— 14:46 — « It's really not worth missing out on some great opportunities just because you're too scared to go after them. »
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement