The Hidden Step
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hidden
step
Before we get sarted, let’s acknowledge that
change
is
uncomfortable
and realize adapting
to it is necessary. We adapt to change every day. We
adapt when seasons change, as we age, or when our living
conditions change. Although uncomfortable, we can also
adapt to changes in our career path.
CHANGE
IS
Uncomfortable
PATIENCE
is a virtue
A job seeker once said to me: “But, I need to start my resume now. This
career path business takes too much time. When do we get to the re-
sume? I don’t have the time to go through this process. I need a job and
have to create a resume and send it out ASAP. I cannot afford to wait.”
My response was “You cannot afford to remain unemployed.” That is
why it is important to take our time when defning your career path.
It is not a coincidence that those who are patient when looking for work
are far more effective in fnding employment than those who are not.
You have a choice. You can either wait when devising your career path
or skip it and wait for a response when applying. If you cut this step
short (Identifying the Right Career Path), the time you spend waiting for
a response because of a poorly composed resume takes far longer than
planning your career path does.
The good news is that planning your career path can take weeks, but
creating your resume when you thoroughly plan your steps can take
only hours. Take your time when completing these exercises.
STEP TWO
Identify Your Career Path