I Want to Do Something Else, But I'm Not Sure What It Is Find a Job That's Fit for You

by Krannich, Ron; Krannich, Caryl

• ISBN13: 9781570232169
• ISBN10: 1570232164
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-11-29
• Publisher: Impact Publications

Summary

The authors provide an essential tool kit for determining what one should do in his or her next stage in life. Includes numerous self-assessment devices, online assistance, a directory of community resources, and an action plan for landing a new job based on a clear sense of purpose and a pattern of accomplishments.

Table of Contents

1 Is There More to Life Than This?	1	(8)
It's a Routine, Okay Job	1	(1)
Restless Years, Wanderlust "What If" Dreams	2	(1)
Finding Your Passion	3	(1)
Serendipitous Jobs, Accidental Careers	4	(1)
What to Do With the Rest of Your Life	4	(1)
Quit Your Job and Grow Some Hair	5	(2)
Where Do You Go From Here?	7	(2)
2 Clarifying a Bewildering World of Approaches	9	(12)
Our Challenge	9	(1)
The Future Is Now	10	(1)
Asking the Right Questions	11	(1)
Learning Who You Are and Where to Go	12	(1)
Discovering Strengths and Weaknesses	13	(2)
Personality Types, Typologies, and Fitness	15	(1)
Attitudes, Dreams, and Self-Transformation	16	(3)
Rejections and Motivation	19	(2)
3 Working With Your Best Friends	21	(22)
Communicating With Friends	21	(2)
On Your Own and With Others	23	(1)
Beware of Pitfalls in Hiring a Professional	24	(1)
Seeking Professional Assistance	25	(8)
Finding Certified Career Professionals	33	(1)
Working With the Best	34	(1)
Useful Job Clubs and Support Groups	35	(3)
Online Networking Resources	38	(3)
Disappointing "In the Moment" Networking	41	(2)
4 The Magical World of Tests and Inventories	43	(13)
The Magic of Tests	43	(1)
Multiple Choices	44	(8)
Personality and Motivation	45	(1)
Values	46	(1)
Interests and Attitudes	47	(3)
Skills, Behaviors, Aptitudes	50	(1)
Multiple Indicators	50	(2)
Computerized Assessment Programs	52	(1)
Online Assessments	53	(1)
Doing It Right From the Very Start	54	(2)
5 Develop a Vision of Your Future Job and Career	56	(20)
Jobs With a Bright Future	56	(2)
Expect Continuing Job Growth	58	(5)
Growing and Declining Occupations	63	(7)
Survey Today's "Best" Jobs	70	(2)
Anticipate Exciting New Occupations	72	(1)
Job Trends and Your Choices	73	(3)
6 Your Skills and Abilities	76	(13)
Communicating and Transferring Skills	76	(1)
Identify Your Skills	77	(1)
Types of Skills	77	(2)
Your Strengths	79	(1)
Ask the Right Questions	80	(1)
Strengths and Weaknesses	80	(1)
Functional/Transferable Skills	81	(3)
Identify Your Skills	84	(1)
Checklist Method	85	(1)
The Skills Map	86	(1)
Autobiography of Accomplishments	86	(1)
Computerized Assessment Programs	87	(1)
Online Assessment	88	(1)
7 Your Interests and Values	89	(13)
Work, Leisure, and Home-Based Interests	90	(5)
Key Work Values	95	(6)
Alternative Programs and Services	101	(1)
Project Your Values Into the Future	101	(1)
8 Your Motivated Abilities and Skills (MAS)	102	(14)
What's Your MAS?	102	(2)
The Skills Map	104	(1)
Autobiography of Accomplishments	105	(1)
Motivated Skills Exercise	105	(8)
Benefit From Redundancy	113	(1)
Bridging Your Past and Future	114	(2)
9 Your Objective	116	(25)
Mission Statements, Goals, and Objectives	116	(1)
Your MAS and Vision of the Future	117	(1)
A Work- and Employer-Centered Focus	118	(1)
A Realistic Objective	119	(1)
Incorporate Your Dreams	120	(18)
State a Functional Objective	138	(3)
10 Putting It All Together	141	(52)
Organizing an Effective Job Search	141	(2)
Plan to Take Action	143	(2)
20 Principles for Job Search Success	145	(3)
Make Time for Implementation	148	(5)
Assess Your Job Search Effectiveness	153	(3)
Attitude Is Key to Success	156	(5)
Effective Resumes and Letters	161	(15)
Network Your Way to Job Success	176	(3)
What's Your Interview I.Q.?	179	(6)
Be Honest But Not Stupid	185	(4)
Commit Yourself to Implementation	189	(4)
Index	193	(4)
The Authors	197	(2)
Career Resources	199