Does Your Career Fit Your Personality?

If you have been struggling in your career, consider the possibility that your chosen profession may not fit your personality. There are resources available online where you can identify your personality type and get suggestions on careers that fit you. Click here and here for a couple of sites. There are more out there that charge little to nothing to take.

Another helpful tool is using an interest inventory. The interest inventory doesn’t measure your ability to perform the tasks associated with a career, just how much interest you show in a type of career. For example, your particular inventory may show you have a high interest in artistic careers (dance, artist, actor, etc). It doesn’t mean you have a particular aptitude for it. However, you may be able to identify a career in the artistic realm, such as art critic.

Here’s a tip, take the personality test and the interest inventory. If there is an overlap in results, consider taking steps towards establishing a new career. Explore your options, do your research, and take action. Just remember that it takes time to establish a new career and it’s not likely to happen overnight. Put a plan in place and get going. Cheers to your new career path!