We all become creatures of habit, and as a result, we sometimes forget our own dreams, ambitions, and strengths in the trenches of the day-to-day. One good thing about a layoff is it forces us to stop and examine ourselves. In some cases, someone may already know what he enjoys and is good at. In that case, it's just a matter of finding a position in the same field of work. In other cases, we need to get some fairly objective feedback on our strengths, weaknesses and other personality traits before we can embark on a new direction.
One such profile that was a benefit to me is called
Your Unique Design . This is a very thorough profile that costs $35 and requires a bit of effort to complete. The results, though, are well worth it.
The other day, I pulled out a part of the report that it provided. I was reminded of my three areas of strength as they relate to work. I am most satisfied with my work when I am 1) initiating 2) influencing and 3) teaching. As I continue to assess opportunities and ponder the next step, I plan to keep these three abilities in mind.
If you don't have a good idea of how you are
wired, perhaps a tool like
Your Unique Design would help.
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