Choosing the path that is right is vital to finding balance, happiness and success.
A person's career is one of the most important life activities occupying nearly half of an adult life. When enjoyed, a career can bring satisfaction and happiness, contribute to higher self-esteem, and ultimately aid to a healthy life adjustment. When work is disliked a person can experience stress, boredom, tension, frustration, low self-esteem, and even physical illness. To a great degree work determines our individual identity and worth and can influence our self-concept. When issues of fear of success and fear of failure arise which reflect possible patterns that may become obstacles in the career development process.
What leads to lack of career success?
- Career not matching with one's interest
- Career not matching with one's potential
- Career not matching with one's personality
Why does one go for a career that's not a good match?
- Opportunity Perception
"This is a growing field, many opportunities"
I have read that it is a very good career
- Parental influence
My Dad is an engineer"
My sister has done biotechnology and she has told me about it "
- Peer pressure
- Lack of knowledge or information
- Parental pressure
- Lack of resources
CAREER PROFILING
- Aptitude testing
- Interest testing
- Personality assessment
CAREER TALK
