It's Time To Be Honest
As you begin to think about a career selection that will match up who you are
and what job you want with this huge world, only you have the slightest chance
of getting the choice right. No one else knows you from the inside. How can you
be honest with yourself? Well, first don't expect miracles. You know what you
like to do and what you do not like to do. There are aspects of life that you
purely hate. So stay away from anything that has those elements in it. There are
activities you really like. So try to find something that is more along the
lines of what you really like to do.
The best job is where you get paid to do something that you would like to do
even if you did not get paid. Sure. Easy to say. But it also might be easy to do
if it is a part of your plan.
Time for an example. Say you really like symphonic music. You may have
talent as a musician. Follow and develop that line. You may have
organizational skills needed by a symphonic orchestra. That way you will
be around what you like even if you are not on the stage. Or, even sweep the
floors of the theater. If you are thrilled with a venue, find a way to get
there.
If your dream job pays no money, use it as an avocation and find something
else to pay the rent/. But let your dream happen if even in such a slight way as
to volunteer. Who knows, someday, if you're around and have staying power, a job
paying enough may open where you want to be. Go where the action is that you
want to follow. Life is too short to operate a machine you do not like. But if
you like that machine, then wail on.
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Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation
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Medical College Admission Test (MCAT),
Association of American Medical Colleges
Includes Registration information and Practice Tests. Users may download a
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Fee-based career assessment site to enable users to evaluate, develop and
market their employability skills. Includes sections for learners and for
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Provides links to Career Assesment Tests, Resume and Interview Quizzes,
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