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What do my skills add up to?
I was wondering, is there a resource (or organization) that looks at all your skills and experience and suggest new careers? I was talking with some friends and we were thinking "wouldn't it be nice" is someone could look at all our skills, experience, etc. and say: "you are perfect for this career!" Is this what headhunters do? Thank you!
Yaneke Douglas-Keise
Insurance Risk Manager
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08/07/20 at 5:34PM UTC
There are career coaches out there that can do just that. However they are really going to ask you a series of questions and just make suggestions. The decision is on you to figure out.
I would recommend taking one of those free online career and strength finder tests. Then when you find your strengths and interests search for jobs that use those heavily and I think you will have a good idea of where your skills may align.
The Career CounterCareer reinvention for moms
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08/05/20 at 3:27AM UTC
There is a great tool called My Next Move:
https://www.mynextmove.org/
You can search by keyword, or broader by industry, or you can also answer a short set of questions and get a list of related careers that match your interests. This is made by O'Net, which is a career information database I've been referring clients to for the past 20 years, so it's reputable. And best of all it's free!
After learning about potential career paths you can jump on LinkedIn and search for people doing those types of jobs and see what kind of education and training they have and where they've worked (or currently work). You can also ask for informational interviews.
ParentsPivotReturn to work with strength and clarity.
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08/05/20 at 3:19AM UTC
Hey! Yes! This is definitely what career coaches do. I typically use career assessments like the MBTI career report in conjunction with coaching questions to help you explore what lights you up. One exercise that my clients often love is reflecting on past work or volunteer experiences that have lit them up and then noticing on any themes that may come up around skills and strengths utilized. It is so helpful to have another set of eyes on your skills and strengths and working with a career coach can provide this for you.
Karisa KarmaliFounder of Self-Love and Fitness
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08/05/20 at 12:06AM UTC (Edited)
DISC personality quiz + recruiters.
Mara FahlContent marketing professional
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08/04/20 at 9:30PM UTC
There are some wonderful career transition coaches out there who can help you do just this! I would recommend doing some introspection first though to help give them some direction. What are you good at, what do you enjoy doing, where do you see yourself in 5, 10 years? These can be vague answers but doing some of that work before can both help you choose the right coach and kick off the work you'll do with them.
Amy GeffenPlan your job search, overcome your fears.
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08/04/20 at 8:14PM UTC
A head hunter does not do the work for you. They expect you to be ready with your resume and your job target. Yes the organization is called Geffen Careers. I specialize in helping job seekers figure out what are their best skills, interests and values and target jobs by function, industry and location. You really need to work individually with a coach to figure this out. [email protected]
Ebony Joyce, Career Success Coach Helping you find a career you love!
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08/04/20 at 1:39PM UTC
I recommend doing a career assessment. In addition, you have to be your best advocate. You have you be the CEO of you. Connect and network with others. But I can’t think of any of who is out search unless it’s a 3rd party recruiting firm who is looking to build up their pipeline.
Holly JacobsI'm all about winning in the right way.
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08/04/20 at 12:49PM UTC
Manpower. It also has extensive continuing education to include a pass/fail testing and the courses are for mastery. In addition, they have interim job opportunities that may launch your new career. State unemployment offices have career coaches, resume builders and actively seek jobs board as well as other resources. Temp Agencies, depending on the industry, can help fit you to an open position. Private Headhunters get paid either by you or by companies to fill positions or place a person. Remain open to small opportunities and realize the trade off may come in unemployment income so before you accept a temp position, check with your State Unemployment Agency to be sure it's worth it in the long run. Be strategic and understand working hard is not necessarily working smart. One final suggestion is to start or attend a support group for furloughed employees to talk through stress, opportunities and use it as a personal task force to close the gap in information being given to and taking control.
Mimi BishopBiz+Career Coach for Modern Gen X Women
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08/04/20 at 12:28PM UTC
I would recommend Now, Discover Your Strengths too: https://www.amazon.com/Discover-Your-Strengths-Marcus-Buckingham/dp/0743201140/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3J89DI3BN5KRB&dchild=1&keywords=now%2C+discover+your+strengths&qid=1596543515&sprefix=now%2C+discover+your+str%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-3
Heather BinghamOrganisational Psychologist & Performance Coach
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08/04/20 at 10:48AM UTC
When I run career counselling sessions I use two personality tools; MBTI and CliftonStrengths. I run an MBTI debrief and then help people to look back and frame their careers through the lens of their preferences. They start to understand what they enjoyed and why, and what they found less edifying. I then use CliftonStrengths to help them understand what they are really good at and why. I find this approach works both when people are tweaking their careers and when they are thinking about a big change. Not everyone loves these personality tests, especially if they've been done to death in their workplace, but I'm starting to work with people who have been working in the Arts and Creative industries and it's fresh to them. I'm getting some very positive feedback.
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