What Is it you REALLY want to do?

Focus! What makes you truly unique? What combination on knowledge, skills and abilities best represents you?

You don't want just any job. You want a job that you'll enjoy and be successful in. So where do you find such a job? Before you go looking, you have to know who you are.

I've just finished reading Career Distinction by William Arruda and Kirsten Dixson. The book leads you through their process of assessing and defining your personal brand and shows you how to manage your brand from this point forward. It is full on great information and even has an online workbook you can access!

If you don't have it in you to read the book right now, at least visit their website www.reachpersonalbranding.com and poke around. There are lots of great articles and videos! This job search won't be your last. It is worth it for your to start investing in yourself and being true to your values.

Comments

[Doug Hitchcock]

Hannah,
another great post....In fact, I'd go as far as saying that this book (and lessons like it) should almost be a pre-requisite for workshops such as Career Navigator. You can't figure out which way you';re going without a good compass.

A resume is useless if it doesn't tell the story you WANT....An elevator speech is boring unless it contains the passion you want to pursue.