Apr 12, 2007

Ever questioned yourself?

We all ask ourselves a lot of questions, don't we? What is the quality of the questions you ask yourself?
Do you say things like, "Why me? Why does this always happen to me?" or "Why did she say that?" or "What did I do wrong?" These are not high quality questions.

High-quality questions move you forward immediately. They focus on positive direction and indicate an understanding of what's possible.
Here are a few: "How can I turn this around?" or "How can I make it work?" "How can I utilize this?" or "How can I use this to empower myself and others?"
The answers to these questions increase your personal power and your power to change the world around you.
Questioning yourself about your areas of interest is the most critical step in beginning the career development process. Career satisfaction depends on more than the monetary benefits of being employed. Becoming a successful professional encompasses your wants and needs for job fulfillment in regard to job responsibilities, work environment, location, and many other factors. Ask yourself the following questions to identify some of your future career goals

Who has a job I would like to have, what do they do, and why is it appealing to me?
What are my strongest/most useful skills?
What are other skills/traits I have that could help me in my job?
What are skills/traits others tell me I have?
What type of compensation is most important to me?
Where do I want to be in my career after five years? After ten years?

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