In meeting with clients, it?s often interesting to see the
contrast between their personality profiles and what their
current job descriptions involve. The difference can often be
very clear. For example, I met with a client this week who is an
accountant for a local country club. He makes what most would
consider a very good salary with excellent benefits, yet when we
first met, he told me that something was missing. He was growing
tired of the lack of challenge and responsibility he had within
his organization and longed to start his own business.
After taking the 48 Days Career and Behavior Personality
computerized report, it became evident why he wanted a change.
The results indicated that my client has a dominant personality
and enjoys high levels of responsibility. He is a definite eagle
type, who is bold, adventurous, and big picture oriented. His
current position asked him to be more of an owl (analytical,
predictable, and detailed oriented).
Needless to say, his personality did match that of someone who
is destined to be an entrepreneur. We are currently in the
process of evaluating several different business models to
determine what type business would be the right fit for his
unique interests, values, and gifts.
What about your situation? Are you in a job or career that
doesn?t fit who you are? Recent surveys have shown that most
people are dissatisfied with their jobs and would change if they
felt they could. The problem is most people think they have
trapped themselves into a particular field because of their work
history or education. This is simply not the case. Most people
aren?t working in the field they majored in 10 years after they
graduate from college.
So maybe it?s time to make that change. For an assessment of
your own strengths and abilities, click here.
To access the links in this article, visit
www.careercalling.com/Archives.htm and read edition June 10,
2005.
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