00:00When we are little, we are often asked the question,
00:11what do you want to be when you grow older?
00:13And as a child, the answer is usually something like an astronaut or a firefighter.
00:19Still, when it's time to make that decision in your late teens or even adult years,
00:24it can be extremely hard to find the answer.
00:27To help you come to the right conclusion and avoid a life slumped over a desk,
00:32here's 7 steps that you should follow when trying to find your ideal career path.
00:371. Make a list of your hobbies
00:40To enjoy what you do for the majority of the day, it's essential to find a job that you love.
00:45So the best place to start is with your hobbies.
00:48What are you passionate about?
00:50What would make you get out of bed on a cold wintery morning to go to work?
00:54While your passion might not be your forte,
00:57it's a good starting point to help you figure out what career you want to pursue.
01:012. Discover what you're good at
01:05What you enjoy and what you're good at can be two very different things.
01:09For example, you might enjoy dancing, but you're actually really good at organizing.
01:14So a job as an event planner, office manager, or personal assistant may be a sensible choice.
01:20As well as listing your hobbies, create a second list of skills that you possess.
01:253. Identify your personality traits
01:29In order to find the right career fit, you're going to need to take a closer look at your personality traits.
01:35While you might be a gifted singer, your introverted personality might not let you succeed in this field
01:41because you're too anxious to stand on stage in front of people.
01:45Therefore, it's important to identify and take into consideration your personality traits when it comes to your career path.
01:52It can often be confusing to figure out, so a state-of-the-art career test like our own test, Career Hunter,
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02:094. Determine what you want out of a career
02:12It's also necessary to identify what it is that you want out of a career.
02:17Do you want to receive a high salary, have a respectable job title, or simply work for a cause that you care about?
02:24By answering these questions, you can narrow down what types of roles you'd be interested in working towards and find the path to success.
02:325. Talk to industry experts
02:36Once you've narrowed down a handful of careers, talk to industry experts and find out more about the job and industry as a whole.
02:44They will offer insight into the day-to-day practices, working hours, progression and further opportunities,
02:50which will help you get a clearer understanding of that career.
02:546. Research the job market
02:57Besides talking to career experts, you should also research the job market and see whether there are opportunities in this field,
03:05or whether it's a career that you'll struggle to secure.
03:09You also need to determine whether the role you are interested in has the potential for career progression.
03:14Otherwise, you will get bored working in the same position for years on end.
03:197. Discover your core values
03:23Lastly, identify what your core values are and use them to find a career that is fulfilling for you.
03:29Make a list of qualities that are important to you and identify companies who have the same core beliefs.
03:35This will help you narrow down your search and discover industries that you would be a good match for.
03:41As you can see, it's not that difficult to find the right career when you have a good way of identifying your interests and strengths.
03:49Looking for more advice?
03:51Head over to CareerAddict.com for additional opportunities.
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