Matching a Personality Profile to a Career
August 31, 2010 by admin
Filed under Career Planning
Mr. Jones, one of my acquaintances, had a job that everyone dreams of. An eight figure annual remuneration, stock options, two annual family trips abroad courtesy his organization, always flied business class and had everything that each one of us looks forward to in a job. Everything, but a job satisfaction. Even at 41, he felt out of place and craved to do what he liked most- wild life photography. Mr. Jones is not alone; there are a large number of people who are not happy with their jobs because they have never thought of matching a personality profile to a career.
Know Thyself
The first few things that come to our mind while we scout for a job are how much we know about the job requirements, the job profile, the organization etc. However, we miss out one most important part and that is how much we know ourselves and how much we expect ourselves to be fit for that job. We hardly care to find out how personality affects a career choice or how it would impact our performance in the future. This gives rise to a number of job related problems in the future, irrespective of how well paid it is. Hence, before deciding on a job matching a personality profile to a career is very crucial.
What is Your Personality Trait?
You would be surprised to know that your personality trait affects your job more than your qualification or experience. Really, it is a proven fact and that is why there are different careers for different personality types. So, to find out what exactly do you want and where do you fit in, just ask yourself one simple question- What do you like to do the most? Half your job is done if you have a concrete answer for that, if not, there are a number of career counselors who would help you out.
So Where Do You Fit In?
Now the interesting part, matching your personality profile for a career; there are different traits that are suitable for different jobs. Like, if you are a born strategist, lawyer, manager, scientist etc can be good options. If you are creative, matching a personality profile to a career, you can opt to be a writer, painter, singer, columnist or artist. Again, if you believe to yourself to a charmer, you can very well be a successful salesman, politician or actor in the future. Hence you can see one you find out your personality trait, it’s relatively easier to find a job where you fit the bill perfectly.
Choosing a career for a personality profile was not given importance, till recent times. Today with jobs getting tougher and more demanding, people have slowly understood its importance and instead of doing just any job, try to get involved in ‘the job’ that suits their personality. Doing this, they not only become successful professionally, but also lead quite a happy and fulfilling life.
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