{"id":9056,"date":"2018-11-17T11:59:49","date_gmt":"2018-11-17T16:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/?p=9056"},"modified":"2024-03-09T13:58:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-09T18:58:20","slug":"dear-dr-helen-advice-ideal-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/dear-dr-helen-advice-ideal-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Dear Dr. Helen, how do I pick a career that\u2019s just right for me?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"career<\/a>Falling into negative ruts and difficult breakups \u2026 and I’m talking about career problems, not romance gone wrong. I\u2019m talking about the places where we work and the careers that we pick which sometimes feel like a doomed relationship, and with bad patterns that repeat themselves.<\/p>\n

Have you ever heard someone say, \u201cI keep picking the wrong guy\/girl\u201d? Or, do you cringe on the inside while watching your close friend\u2019s terrible relationship choices play out in a predictably unpleasant manner? What if we make similarly poor decisions when selecting our careers? Do we make unwise, impulsive choices when it comes to pursuing employment that can ultimately affect our livelihoods and professional development the same way that a bad romantic relationship can spoil our happiness? The short answer is yes. I have come to realize that picking the right long-term career can be just as impactful as picking a compatible life mate.<\/p>\n

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If your work history feels like one bad break up after another or you\u2019re not getting the success that you want, then read this Q&A.<\/p>\n

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Q1.\u00a0 You have put careers and romantic partnerships on a fairly equal footing. Why do you make this comparison?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A1.<\/strong> Too often, in magazine articles and advice columns (e.g., Dear Abby<\/a>), which are mostly geared towards women and girls, there is advice about how to pick the right guy or how to know if that person is \u2018the one\u2019 and even how to get that person even if they seem unattainable. So much emphasis is on \u2018picking\u2019 <\/em>the \u2018right\u2019 <\/em>relationship to attain a happy life. But what isn\u2019t discussed nearly as often is how to pick the right career path. These days most families need two incomes to be comfortable enough to have some financial security. Even when we are happy at home, having a miserable existence at work, where we spend most of our working hours, dampens our spirits. Unemployment, underemployment, and precarious employment are extremely stressful and normally coincide with lower earnings. Conflicts around money are one of the biggest problems which lead to divorce<\/a>. The good news is that it\u2019s usually easier to improve a career situation than to improve a romantic relationship<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Q2. So, I\u2019ve heard that most people require at least 7 jobs or more in their lifespan. Is that a sign that they aren\u2019t picking the right career? <\/strong><\/p>\n

A2.<\/strong> Yes, you\u2019re onto something. According to Workopolis, \u201cCanadians can expect to hold roughly 15 jobs\u00a0in their careers.\u201d That article goes on to say \u201cThe most common reasons people gave for changing career paths were\u00a0discovering a new field they were passionate about<\/em>\u00a0(35%),\u00a0becoming bored\/disillusioned with their original work<\/em>\u00a0(24%), and\u00a0setbacks such as lack of advancement and\/or cutbacks, layoffs<\/em>\u00a0in a career path (19%).\u201d<\/p>\n

I believe there is value in gaining work experience by trying out different work environments and roles. Likewise, it\u2019s often wise to date a little rather than marry the first person you go out with. With that said, most people already know what they are drawn to – both in their personal and professional lives. However, not everyone is equally skilled or self-aware and may not know how to go about it. That\u2019s we here I come in to help, sort of like a matchmaker but for careers.<\/p>\n

I will also add that modern careers are more fraught than careers were in the past. A good education no longer guarantees a bright future due to issues like artificial intelligence<\/a>, automation<\/a>, and the rise in part-time\/precarious employment<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"getting<\/a>Q3. Most people invest time, money, effort and emotional labour into their romantic relationships, and because of that, they have difficulty leaving a bad situation, even when they know it\u2019s for the best. Does this happen with work too?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A3.<\/strong> I see this problem all the time with clients who have spent significant time and money acquiring a solid education with specific career goals in mind, but slowly realize that their job (or something about their role or work environment) doesn\u2019t suit them. There are others who settle for a job that\u2019s \u2018better than nothing\u2019 but was never satisfactory. Then, as time passes, they become pigeon-holed or type-cast in the wrong type of role. I\u2019ve also had clients who have settled into a long-term position but after gaining years of experience they\u2019re now way overqualified for their job. All these clients become disillusioned and uncertain about how to get out of a deep rut. That\u2019s is why seeing someone like me can help a person gain a fresh perspective and make their career upgrade easier.<\/p>\n

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Q4. We sometimes hear people say they have no problem getting first dates, but they have trouble finding someone worth seeing for a second date. What would you tell someone who has no difficulty getting a job – yet they always feel like they get the wrong job? <\/strong><\/p>\n

A4.<\/strong> Just as I would say to a friend who complains they are good at getting dates but not really clicking with those dates, I\u2019d remind them that it\u2019s wise to have certain standards and expectations of what you <\/em>are looking for \u2013 whether it is a relationship or a career. Regarding work, is it stability, a collegial environment<\/a>, opportunities to learn and develop<\/a>, fair\/equal pay, a manageable workload, a reasonable schedule? These are factors worth considering.<\/p>\n

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Do you need help navigating the world of work?\u00a0<\/strong>Contact Dr. Helen today for a free and confidential initial consultation by\u00a0phone<\/a>,\u00a0email<\/a>,\u00a0or via direct message on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, or\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>.\u00a0If something\u00a0urgent<\/strong>\u00a0comes up, I\u2019m also available by a voice or video on\u00a0Magnifi<\/a><\/strong>, an expertise-on-demand app.<\/p>\n

Have you ever wished you could get inside the head of a hiring manager? You can.\u00a0<\/strong>Dr. Helen Ofosu is a Career Coach\/Counsellor with a difference. She has worked for organizations to create hiring and screening tools. She\u2019s created countless pre-screening tests, interviews,\u00a0simulations,\u00a0and role plays for organizations of all kinds.<\/p>\n

Dr. Helen\u2019s training in Industrial and Organizational\u00a0(I\/O) Psychology<\/a>\u00a0means she is a genuine expert in evaluating work-related behaviours. She uses those skills to help hiring\u00a0managers tell\u00a0the difference between\u00a0people who say the right things during interviews and people who actually deliver on the job.\u00a0In other words, Dr. Helen understands first-hand how job candidates are assessed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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More than career coaching,\u00a0it\u2019s career psychology<\/em>\u00ae.<\/p>\n

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I\/O Advisory Services<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Building Resilient Careers\u00a0and Organizations.<\/p>\n

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