SELF REFLECTION QUESTIONS TO REGAIN YOUR CAREER

 

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Before accepting an offer, conduct your own research on possible employers using your personal network. However, it is always essential to thoroughly filter this information because it may be subjective, out of date, or not wholly relevant to the appropriate department or team.

USING AN EXPERT TO OVERSEE THE PROCEDURE

Your recruiting consultant can also be a valuable resource in avoiding future cultural clashes. Communicate with your recruiting consultant on a regular basis because they will already have a solid contact with the hiring firm and your prospective bosses. This insight can offer you with detailed information about the organization and if the corporate culture of a firm will meet your unique demands.

WHAT KIND OF PERSON DO I WANT TO BE, AND WHY?

• The first and most difficult stage is to define the goal and objective of your professional career. 
• What pictures come to mind when you think of your work, or perhaps your life? 
• What motivates you to do what you do? 
• What influenced your previous job decisions and everyday activities? Consider what led you to your present work path. Has it been everything you expected it to be? 
• What has been the most pivotal occasion in your career thus far? 
• Have your perspectives and motivations shifted?
• Do you still want to work in your present position, organization, or industry? 
• Don't limit yourself to your professional work when answering these questions. Consider your hobbies and activities outside of work. The significance we find in our after-work pastimes is frequently transferred to our careers and workplaces. For example, if you like throwing parties, why not join or start an employee engagement group? This will help you connect with your coworkers and establish a nice workplace culture.

WHAT AM I DOING NOW?

Reflecting on your current situation lays the groundwork for future effort. Examine your professional history and keep yourself up to date (and your CV and social media profiles). Examine your strengths and shortcomings, as well as your skill set, certifications, values, likes, and dislikes. It is critical to recognize that our views of reality may differ from those of others. 

Address this issue by writing down what you believe is natural and effortless for you. Seek the candid advice of trustworthy family members, friends, coworkers, or your professional recruiting consultant. Again, don't limit yourself to job-related assessments. Outside of work commitments might also offer you with significant transferrable skills.

WHEN AND WHERE DO I WANT TO BE?

Work out your intended end state and timetable after you have a better grasp of your job ambitions. Consider how much longer you can reasonably work. Calculate the amount of time you have left by working backwards. Be open to examining choices that may not lead directly to your professional objective. A horizontal career shift or a change in location, for example. The experience gained from such employment might sometimes put you in a better position for future advancements. What if you're still undecided about where you want to go?

Don't worry—planning too far ahead for your professional path may be harmful. It limits your ability to be flexible and adaptive to changing conditions. Furthermore, the overwhelming uncertainty of your future may force you to freeze in panic. Instead, plan your professional movements calmly and systematically, one step at a time.

HOW AM I GOING TO GET THERE?

The final stage is to map out your own professional path to your chosen end point. What practical steps can you take right now to go closer to your desired finish line? We recommend that you first identify the areas in which you need to improve and upskill yourself.

Then, make a list of the resources you have available to see whether any of them may be used. During times of crisis, the government may have prioritized upskilling and job prospects in order to support faltering economies. Make sure you are completely informed of any such special schemes and that you take advantage of those that are applicable.

Finally, when analyzing your career, keep a long-term perspective in mind. You may feel that your work is irrelevant to your professional ambitions on a daily basis. Even if you are disappointed that you have not made progress, it is critical that you do not place an undue load on yourself. Take a break now and again to enjoy your job path from a different perspective.