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I can’t tell you how many people I meet who are not sure they have
met their true calling. I see this in people from all walks of life - from
people in transition all the way to people at the executive level. After
teaching, training and coaching hundreds of people over the years I
have seen a common thread. People who have not matched their
character and professional strengths with their life’s work continue
to feel unsettled and under-fulfilled.
I advise all of my clients to focus on what their life will look like not
next week or next month but at the end of the journey. I have them
draw a sketch on paper of what they want their life to look like in
three to five years or longer - their “Success Sketch”. And I advise
them to hang that where they will see it everyday. But it is hard to
draw a “Success Sketch” if your mind is “stuck” on the frozen frame
of today.
So how do you “unstuck” the bind of habit and reach for something
new when you don’t know what to reach for? How do you create
new dreams when the dream bank is coming up empty? Do
something that will remove you from the everyday routine and open
the door to new dreams.
There are several free online evaluation tools that can help you
assess your strengths and use them as a reference in career
exploration. These tools are very helpful for jumpstarting career
fulfillment hope.
VIA Institute on Character – Character Survey
http://www.viacharacter.org/
The 240 question evaluation elicits your unique constellation of
strengths and identifies your top 5 signature strengths - those you
most frequently express. The survey takes about 30 to 45 minutes
and is free. A more detailed report is available for a fee.
MyType
http://www.facebook.com/MyType
MyType is a Facebook application that will give you an analysis of
your personality similar to an abbreviated version of a Myers-
Briggs® analysis. The psychology quizzes give you rich visual and
verbal feedback about your personality and values. They answer the
question: what type of person are you?
LiveCareer.com – Career Test
http://www.livecareer.com/
There are a lot of advertisements throughout this free and detailed
evaluation but the Occupations Fit Graph and Strengths Lists are
very helpful.
CareerBuilder.com – Several Career Tests
http://www.careerpath.com/career-tests/?
utm_source=cbhome&utm_medium=ardrop&utm_content=careerte
sts
These short evaluations are free and include: Career Planner quiz,
Job Satisfaction Quiz, Job Discovery Wizard and much more.
How do these evaluations help? Many ways. If your top six
Character Strengths are Love of Learning, Curiosity and Interest in
the World, Social Intelligent, Leadership and Zest/Enthusiasm then
you are reminded that you thrive in a position where you can try new
things and influence others in a group setting. Conversely, if you are
in a role where you have little ability to affect change or chorale
consensus on an important issue you are going to have a hard time
feeling fulfilled. Then you might want to ask yourself if the role you
are in is the problem or the organizational culture. You may enjoy
your role more if you were in another organization that gave you
more ability to self-actuate.
You may find that you are strong in the Work Style areas of
Persuasiveness and Assertiveness but not in the area of being
Systematic. I am not a fan of concentrating on developing your weak
areas. Play to your strengths. Surround yourself with people who
have your weaknesses as their strengths. Seek opportunities
where you can shine as an influencer and use your assertiveness to
negotiate deals that no one else can do. Start now!
Email this to a friend who may appreciate the advice. Follow Mary
Lee’s tips on Twitter at StartingOverNow.
For the FREE article Surround Yourself with People Who Have Your
Weaknesses as Their Strengths or Change - Here's How! go to
Mary Lee's Articles and Tips Sheets page.
Mary Lee Gannon is a personal turnaround, leadership and
productivity expert who went from being a stay-at-home mother with
four children living a country club life to the reality of a difficult
marriage, divorce, homelessness, and welfare. As a guest speaker,
she demonstrates how she went from an earning capacity of
$27,000 to president and CEO. Her book "Starting Over - 25 Rules
for When You've Bottomed Out" is available in bookstores and
online. Email Mary Lee at info@StartingOverNow.com.
Strengths
I can’t tell you how many people I meet who are not sure they have
met their true calling. I see this in people from all walks of life - from
people in transition all the way to people at the executive level. After
teaching, training and coaching hundreds of people over the years I
have seen a common thread. People who have not matched their
character and professional strengths with their life’s work continue
to feel unsettled and under-fulfilled.
I advise all of my clients to focus on what their life will look like not
next week or next month but at the end of the journey. I have them
draw a sketch on paper of what they want their life to look like in
three to five years or longer - their “Success Sketch”. And I advise
them to hang that where they will see it everyday. But it is hard to
draw a “Success Sketch” if your mind is “stuck” on the frozen frame
of today.
So how do you “unstuck” the bind of habit and reach for something
new when you don’t know what to reach for? How do you create
new dreams when the dream bank is coming up empty? Do
something that will remove you from the everyday routine and open
the door to new dreams.
There are several free online evaluation tools that can help you
assess your strengths and use them as a reference in career
exploration. These tools are very helpful for jumpstarting career
fulfillment hope.
VIA Institute on Character – Character Survey
http://www.viacharacter.org/
The 240 question evaluation elicits your unique constellation of
strengths and identifies your top 5 signature strengths - those you
most frequently express. The survey takes about 30 to 45 minutes
and is free. A more detailed report is available for a fee.
MyType
http://www.facebook.com/MyType
MyType is a Facebook application that will give you an analysis of
your personality similar to an abbreviated version of a Myers-
Briggs® analysis. The psychology quizzes give you rich visual and
verbal feedback about your personality and values. They answer the
question: what type of person are you?
LiveCareer.com – Career Test
http://www.livecareer.com/
There are a lot of advertisements throughout this free and detailed
evaluation but the Occupations Fit Graph and Strengths Lists are
very helpful.
CareerBuilder.com – Several Career Tests
http://www.careerpath.com/career-tests/?
utm_source=cbhome&utm_medium=ardrop&utm_content=careerte
sts
These short evaluations are free and include: Career Planner quiz,
Job Satisfaction Quiz, Job Discovery Wizard and much more.
How do these evaluations help? Many ways. If your top six
Character Strengths are Love of Learning, Curiosity and Interest in
the World, Social Intelligent, Leadership and Zest/Enthusiasm then
you are reminded that you thrive in a position where you can try new
things and influence others in a group setting. Conversely, if you are
in a role where you have little ability to affect change or chorale
consensus on an important issue you are going to have a hard time
feeling fulfilled. Then you might want to ask yourself if the role you
are in is the problem or the organizational culture. You may enjoy
your role more if you were in another organization that gave you
more ability to self-actuate.
You may find that you are strong in the Work Style areas of
Persuasiveness and Assertiveness but not in the area of being
Systematic. I am not a fan of concentrating on developing your weak
areas. Play to your strengths. Surround yourself with people who
have your weaknesses as their strengths. Seek opportunities
where you can shine as an influencer and use your assertiveness to
negotiate deals that no one else can do. Start now!
Email this to a friend who may appreciate the advice. Follow Mary
Lee’s tips on Twitter at StartingOverNow.
For the FREE article Surround Yourself with People Who Have Your
Weaknesses as Their Strengths or Change - Here's How! go to
Mary Lee's Articles and Tips Sheets page.
Mary Lee Gannon is a personal turnaround, leadership and
productivity expert who went from being a stay-at-home mother with
four children living a country club life to the reality of a difficult
marriage, divorce, homelessness, and welfare. As a guest speaker,
she demonstrates how she went from an earning capacity of
$27,000 to president and CEO. Her book "Starting Over - 25 Rules
for When You've Bottomed Out" is available in bookstores and
online. Email Mary Lee at info@StartingOverNow.com.
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and wipe out fear and doubt. Make it fun = get more done!
Mary Lee’s strategies from her book “Starting Over” helped her in her own
transformation from stay-at-home mother with four children living a country
club life to the reality of a difficult marriage, divorce, poverty, welfare and then
on to president and CEO. Eliminate self doubt, under-performance, money
fears, relationships woes, and negative influence so that you may soar.
Then lead others to improve their lives and your business. Start now! For a
FREE introductory coaching session via phone contact
info@startingovernow.com.
Whether you are an executive who is "stuck," your company needs better
productivity, or you are in a life transition you represent the people and
organizations Executive Leadership Coach Mary Lee has helped. Learn how
to clarify direction, create strategy, upgrade skills, optimize your environment
and wipe out fear and doubt. Make it fun = get more done!
Mary Lee’s strategies from her book “Starting Over” helped her in her own
transformation from stay-at-home mother with four children living a country
club life to the reality of a difficult marriage, divorce, poverty, welfare and then
on to president and CEO. Eliminate self doubt, under-performance, money
fears, relationships woes, and negative influence so that you may soar.
Then lead others to improve their lives and your business. Start now! For a
FREE introductory coaching session via phone contact
info@startingovernow.com.
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FREE Resources
to help you:
1. United States of America's
primary source on career
information:
www.onetcenter.org
2. Wage Estimates
www.salary.com and Bureau of
Labor and Statistics
3. Organize Your Job Search -
Post a Question etc.:
www.cvtips.com
4. Starting Over After Divorce:
www.womansdivorce.com
5. Starting Over for Women:
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6. Self Improvement:
www.selfgrowth.com.
7. Job Postings, Resume
Advice and Resources:
www.careerbuiler.com
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9. Federal/Sate/Local
Government jobs:
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10. U.S. Government's Free
online courses, webinars and
podcasts for workforce
development:
www.onetacademy.com.
11. Occupational Outlook
Handbok 2008-09 by Bureau of
Labor and Statistics:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.ht
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to help you:
1. United States of America's
primary source on career
information:
www.onetcenter.org
2. Wage Estimates
www.salary.com and Bureau of
Labor and Statistics
3. Organize Your Job Search -
Post a Question etc.:
www.cvtips.com
4. Starting Over After Divorce:
www.womansdivorce.com
5. Starting Over for Women:
www.makingbreadmagazine.co
m
6. Self Improvement:
www.selfgrowth.com.
7. Job Postings, Resume
Advice and Resources:
www.careerbuiler.com
8. Templates for: business
plans, competitive analysis,
start up costs and more:
www.score.org/business_toolbox
.html
9. Federal/Sate/Local
Government jobs:
www.USAJOBS.com
10. U.S. Government's Free
online courses, webinars and
podcasts for workforce
development:
www.onetacademy.com.
11. Occupational Outlook
Handbok 2008-09 by Bureau of
Labor and Statistics:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.ht
m
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