What makes a RIGHT CAREER FIT? The equation is simple Career Fit = know yourself + know the industry Knowing YOU is the key prerequisite. How do you get to know YOU? By REFLECTINGSeveral articles of my blog, Hoda's Musings, focus on incorporating the reflection process in your daily routine. Check them out 👇 https://www.rightcareerfit.com/blog These articles reflect the services I provide to support clients to find their Right Career Fit. Today’s article emphasizes the value of reflection to reveal your interests. Getting StartedOne way to get started is by looking at images that capture your attention. For example, as you scroll through social media, take a closer look at the images that make you want to stop, click and or read more. Don’t overwhelm yourself by choosing many. Just choose the first one or go back to your accounts and see which ones you liked, commented on or shared. Dig DeepNow that you have chosen the image, it is reflection time. Use the image provided as an example. Let’s pretend it caught your attention. What does dig deep mean? Ask the following questions: What is it about? Why did you choose it Consider the first thing that caught your attention. What did you see? Not sure? Close your eyes and try again. Name the one primary item in the image that captured your interest. Here are some examples on how to dig deep and use this experience to become acquainted with YOU. BIKESWhat do you like about bikes? Repairing bikes
FLOWERSWhat is it that you like about flowers?
PATIODid you even notice the patio?
NATUREPerhaps it was the fact that the image was outdoors?
Why THIS Image - MY TURNLet me give you a better idea by demonstrating my personal reflections on this image. I captured this image during vacation. Reflecting on what I saw, here is what I learned.
Do you feel that you got to know my interests? What about you? What did you learn about YOU? Better yet, choose your photo and start your reflecting. Right Career FitOnce you feel that you know YOU, it is time to check out the different relevant industries and the possible jobs or even careers associated with these industries. Remember that the right fit career is the result of understanding YOU and recognizing the industries that best fit YOU. How to do that? Follow or connect for more. I am Hoda Kilani, your Certified Professional Career Coach. I provide you with the latest strategies to innovatively craft your career journey your way.
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Have you heard? “Resumes are dead” (Richie Norton). Recruiters are examining your LinkedIn Profile. Hiring managers are checking your Facebook page. Employers are scrutinizing your Instagram. Is it time to add your resume to these profiles? How to design a resume for the times of social media? It depends on your story. Let us go through resume types 101. Did you know there are many types of resumes? I have simplified them into three categories. TraditionalTypically needed to follow the job application guidelines. A traditional resume is the most commonly used type of resumes and it is meant to be ATS (Applicant Tracking System) friendly; the software system commonly used to narrow down applicants. A traditional resume can be:
PurposefulIf you want to focus on a specific job market, then purposeful resumes are required:
InnovativeWriting innovative resumes is an art, so you should be willing to spend time to craft them well. For those of you with creative career paths, these non-traditional resumes allow you to show your artistic style. For others, innovative resumes will help you stand out. While I do not recommend using innovative resumes for traditional job application methods since they are non-ATS compliant, I do endorse creativity when networking and for social media profiles. In this virtual age, innovative resumes are powerful job seeking tools if crafted well. Think of yourself as a brand. Use innovative resumes to market the story of your brand and to tantalize readers into wanting to learn more:
Resumes are not deadResumes are not dead; they are an art form that is transforming and adapting to the latest technological advancements and the social media arena! Which one of the three categories of resumes you choose will depend on your career journey and the story you are trying to weave for the job you are applying. AuthorI am Hoda Kilani, your Certified Professional Career Coach. I provide you with the latest strategies to innovatively craft your career journey your way! Let's chat. Archives July 2023 We spend so much time at work, let’s make sure we are fulfilled and connected with our own essence a quote by Massimo Roselli Summer Is HereSummer is here and it is time to relax and have fun! Right?!! Reality is...NO. You have to look for work. You feel that you have no time to waste. You needed a job yesterday and there is no time for fun and relaxation. Summer SecretI want to tell you a secret. Summer IS the time to rejuvenate and focus on the moment. Yet as much fun as this sounds, summer can be the time to start reflecting on your career. You have your interests, skills and talents and summertime is the perfect time to figure out your unique and personal values. Why Should YOU BotherNot only will reflecting on who you are help you find a role that you will enjoy, it will also ensure career success. Take the time to regularly check in on your daily routine:
Discover your BEAVI ©Once you have done some reflection, it is time to Discover your BEAVI © (beliefs, experiences, abilities/skills, values, interests). Start a BEAVI © list and reflect on the meaning of each of the BEAVI © terms:
Your definition of each term is what matters. Regardless of what everyone else thinks, it is YOUR definition that matters. What’s NextOnce you have defined each term, it is time to bring in your daily routine reflection results and Discover your BEAVI © by categorizing each activity. Let’s say, you enjoy spending time cooking your dinner. Cooking will be one activity in your daily routine. Would you put as an interest or as an ability? It is up to you. What matters is that it is recognised on the Discover your BEAVI © as an agreeable part of your daily routine. Continue down your reflection results and list as many activities as you can. Whether it is waking up early or sleeping in, reading or writing, creating or copying...add it all to the list under the appropriate term. Get to Know YOUThe purpose of reflecting on your daily routine and uncovering your BEAVI © is to help you to get to know YOU. Take the time to get to know YOU this summer! Once you know who you are, it will be much easier to distinguish the type of job you are looking for and much more engaging for you to find your right fit employment. I am Hoda Kilani, your Certified Professional Career Coach. I provide you with the latest strategies to innovatively craft your career journey your way!
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