Job hunting can be one of the most difficult things a person has to do, especially if he or she is looking for their dream job. Richard N. Bolles recognizes this problem and wrote What Color Is Your Parachute with the goal of giving job-hunters a practical guide for finding their dream job. For those who are unsure of their future career the book is filled with multiple exercises that will help identify what job is personally right for them. The author not only helps identify what job the reader will thrive in, but helps them set up a resume and gives tips to ace an interview to secure the job. Bolles takes a less traditional approach on how to write a resume. The author says job seekers should no longer focus on a traditional resume as Google …show more content…
This method is used to open yourself to new job markets, figure out in detail what you are looking for, and encourage you to seek after your goals. Understanding who you are is put into practice in the book by using the seven-petal flower. Bolles uses the image of seven petals that make up one flower just as each person has seven sides that make up an individual. When a job-hunter seeks a job that only meets the requirements of a few of the petals the employee is often unhappy with their job. The book has a list of exercises for each petal that the reader must complete to fully develop their flower to help them fully understand …show more content…
Having my flower developed in front of me helps me to identify my future dream job. I currently work at Fidelity investments, but the job only meets a few of the requirements from my flower and leaves me feeling unsatisfied. An example of one of the requirements my job does meet is my favorite knowledge or fields of interests. I love working in finance I enjoy learning about different investment opportunities and how people are preparing for retirement. This is also something I enjoy outside of work, I love to hear about people preparing for retirement and have enjoyed all college courses I have taken on finance. However, one petal my job is missing is having a goal, purpose, or mission in life. My major goal in my petal was the kingdom of the mind, this is when you want to spread your knowledge to others. I think financial planning is important and many people don’t use their money wisely. My goal is to spread my knowledge of financial planning to others so that they can live a less stressful life and reach their financial goals. This is something my job currently doesn’t allow me to do as I don’t communicate with clients. Another petal my job lacks is what I can do and love to do. The exercise for this petal had you rank your favorite transferable skills. My favorite transferable skills were mentoring, speaking, and building relationships. This is not
Is where you are in your working career where you want to be for the rest of your
Career Cruising is an informational website and available at participating schools, public libraries, and employment agencies across North America. This program is intended to direct individuals towards appropriate career choices based on specific criteria, such as education, training and previous experience. Individuals can find this information database self-directed, user friendly and rewarding while presenting a variety of options to meet their personal needs. Not only does it offer assistance for the perspective individual in career development, but also on SAT/ACT preparation, online study guides, interview strategies and seminars by promoting growth and effective career opportunities.
Finally, leadership, my most valuable skill. Leadership is useful in any career and any situation. In band, I've used it a lot. Now that I'm going into the real world and my career, I know I will use it even more. My leadership has rewarded me personally. I feel like I have already made a difference in the lives of my peers. Leadership can get me anywhere in life and I expect that this alone could get me all the way to my college graduation. These skills in combination will keep me on top, and hopefully at the top of my college
My vision is to teach, nurture and inspire others while exposing them to new and different ways which will empower them to achieve all of their personal
goal. It is only us who have to walk the final path of attaining our
Choosing a vocation can be a daunting task. With the world ever-evolving, one may come across a new attractive career every year. In order to ensure optimal job satisfaction, it is vital to educate oneself about every alluring prospect prior to committing. Simple factors like the time commitment and salary can mean the difference between a content existence and a miserable one.
In Richard N. Bolles’ What Color is Your Parachute, the author seeks to guide and advise the reader in how to choose and pursue a career. He goes beyond tips for the traditional job hunt, and attempts to reveal to the reader the importance and possibility of choosing a career that actually goes beyond paying the bills, but contributes to the happiness of the reader. Bolles encourages the reader to go beyond inspiration and pursue some practical self-reflection in order to realize the job that satisfies. Bolles begins by preparing the reader to know that the job market has changed, and that some new approaches and perspectives need to be utilized to be a successful job hunter. The author moves on to discuss how most employers are learning more about, and finding applicants on the internet.
Time sure does fly; in the blink of an eye, yet another 7.5-week class has come and gone. Just like life, it is scary to think that in just a few short years I will be graduating college and be in search of a future career. The magnitudes of readings, assignments, PowerPoint lectures, and videos have all contributed to the valuable knowledge I have gained since taking this course. Nothing that was presented or required was seen as invaluable towards my progression of career development. This career development course has allowed me to do some self-exploration, career research, and help me understand what influencing factors were related to the job market. Ultimately, this class helped me gauge and find a suitable career path, which will forever shape my future.
“Never underestimate your own strength. You were born for a purpose and are blessed with the power to achieve it” (Leon Brown). I have this quote printed out and on the wall next to my door so I can see it every day as a reminder to myself. I believe that we all have a purpose on this earth and that everything we go through on the journey there has a reason whether to teach a lesson or set an example. We have places where we want to end up and goals we want to achieve. We set these goals and dreams to help us fulfill the purpose we see for ourselves. I believe my purpose is to help people in their times of need. To fulfill my purpose, I will need to use my personal, academic and career goals to create a pathway to get to where I want to be
These examples of career changes reflect a common trend—increased job mobility. The linear career path that once kept people working in the same job, often for the same company, is not the standard career route for today's workers. Today, many workers are pursuing varied career paths that reflect sequential career changes. This set of ongoing changes in career plans, direction, and employers portrays the lifetime progression of work as a composite of experiences. This Digest explores how changing technologies and global competitiveness have led to redefinition of interests, abilities, and work options that influence career development.
...objectives. I have finally come to know what my goals are and the way in which my career will be sculpted. It is more of self-evaluation and self organization than for others.
Passion for Family, Community, Business, Technology and Intellectual growth are what motivate me on the daily basis. These are vital parts that have contributed to framing me into the person I’ve become. They have also shaped my short-term and long-term goals in life. It’s critical for one to have a vision for their life and what they anticipate to accomplish. Without a vision or desire there is no hope for one to continue and to purse anything. My experiences with in my passions have helped me aligned my vision for my life. They have given me the valuable knowledge that have set me up for success to get to this point in life.
career journey. The career action plan that I have outlined provides a strategy to steer my chosen career in the right direction by offering assistance in managing my career path. It can also assist in developing the necessary skills and knowledge for the job and provide guidance on how to reach them. The outline helps to identify strengths and weaknesses, allowing me to work towards improving areas that need development to enhance my career.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE “A dream acted upon by confidence becomes an ambition and that when followed with determination defines the purpose of existence in its entirety...”
When planning for our future it is important to have clear goals in mind and to understand the steps that need to be taken to achieve those goals. My long-term goal is to run my own counseling center and employee at least one other person. Some Skills I already possess that will allow me to succeed with this plan are my ability to relate to people and be consistent in following the steps needed, even though it will be a long and tedious process.