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What Will the Dream Career Finder Do For Me?

It will unearth what talents you are most naturally gifted in and genuinely motivated to use.
That’s the foundation that every person must have before they can choose a career that they will be best at.
One of the reasons that many people are frustrated in their job is because they don’t have a thorough understanding of what their deepest talents are.

And if you don’t know the things that you are very best at, then it is impossible to select a job where those skills are used.
A lot of people have some idea, but the waters get muddied between what skills they have been using and what they are innately good at.

We also note that if you are working in a job doing what you are best at, you will be much more fulfilled and content.
That’s because there is a direct correlation between doing the things you are best at and enjoying your work. If you are good at something, you will invariably enjoy it more.

So the Dream Career Finder assessment not only finds out what you are very best at, but at the same time uncovers what type of job will make you the happiest.

How Will It Improve My Lifestyle?

Well, the obvious ones are, as mentioned, that if you are going to a job each day where you are doing things that you love to do, you will we much happier at work.
There is a very high level of job frustration in the Western world.
Research suggests that somewhere between 65 and 80% of workers are in jobs where their skills are mismatched to the work they are doing.

How Will It Improve My Lifestyle – Long Term?

Greater fulfillment and satisfaction at work have flow-on effects to happiness in your life outside of work.
The long-term effects of this are not to be discounted: happiness, less stress and therefore improved health and improved financial situation.

But probably most of all, the sense that you really are contributing the very best you can to the world as a person.
This is fantastic for your personal well-being and self-worth.

There is something that I don’t fully understand that occurs when a person fully finds their niche.
A new energy that seems to create itself from within is unleashed.
This positive attitude, in turn, creates an even more successful career for you.

Because work occupies such a large portion of a person’s waking hours, you will, therefore, be happier overall.
Your happiness and contentment at work definitely have overflow effects into other areas of your life, family, personal relationships, etc
Another way it will improve your lifestyle is that there is research to show that a person will earn more money when they are working in a job that they are best at and what they love to do most.

That makes sense.
I love my job…
I’m very good at it…
Sooner or later somebody will recognize that and pay me more because I am now worth more to their business.

[That’s really the number one question employers ask when employing a new worker “what value will this person add to my business and is she worth the X. thousand dollars that I am about to offer her.
As a career counselor for many years, I have noticed that despite the economic conditions there is always a hunger from employers to find people who are very good at their job and love what they do. They are a rare commodity.]

How Will That Help My Family?

As mentioned above, when you are happier at work that does translate to being happier at home and in turn results in improved relationships with our spouses children etc. There are wonderful benefits to your whole life when you love the job you do.

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Career Advice – Freelance Sports Writer

Employee asks:

I need help/advice as to how to obtain a decent paying full-time job.
I graduated from college last year with a history degree and work as a freelance sports writer, but I am learning there is not much money in this and the long term doesn’t look promising with the state of newspapers.

What kinds of jobs could I get with my background? Any advice is helpful even if it involves something unrelated to my degree or work history such as any program that would lead directly to a job.

Thanks.

Simons Reply- Career Help – Freelance Sports Writing

The first thing I would be asking myself is this: How much do I enjoy freelance sports writing?

Forget for a moment that it isn’t making you much money and focus entirely on the question ‘how much you really love the work?’
If you really enjoy this type of work and you think you are good at it, then eventually you will begin to see a good income materialize but you should understand that this will take time and you will come up against some difficulties-this is how we hone our craft and how average people become great.

The problem in the meantime then becomes how do I produce income from other work until such a time as my freelance sports writing earns me a good living.
If you have a love for sports writing then you should be able to put up with some shorter-term “any jobs” just to get you by while your sports journalism income gains momentum.

In regards to the long term viability of newspapers, I wouldn’t put too much emphasis on that. There will still be good demand for sportswriters, it’s just that the method of delivery is changing from hard copy newspapers to digital delivery. And there are many more avenues for sports journalists than just newspapers.

If however, you are not sure if being a freelance sports writer is really you, then you need to be starting from scratch in regards to long term career considerations.

You didn’t say why you chose history to study and if this is a real love of yours. The types of jobs you should be thinking about long-term should be linked to what you’re passionate about rather than “what job could I get”.

If you are unsure about what you are passionate about trying these inborn job skills exercises or this quick career assessment.

Feel free to come back to me with any further questions.

Regards Simon
P.S.
 Here is a great book on journalism in general that you may find interesting – Telling True Stories: A Nonfiction Writers’ Guide from the Nieman Foundation at Harvard University

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Fifteen years ago, I began providing career advice after I abruptly had my own work-life change. I was sitting (more)

Work is an old idea.

“God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to WORK it and keep it” – Genesis 2:15 



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At the end of 2020 I decided that it was time to seek professional advice in order to get my professional life back on track. Due to the difficult year that we had to live globally, my chances of finding a stable job were diminished.

Thanks to the excellent service provided by Simon in our sessions, we were able to deeply analyse my skills and begin to discover industries where I could develop professionally by following my skills and passions. He also has an exceptional ability to improve CVs.

Thanks to his thorough consultancy services and caring disposition, I have been able to find a great job!

100%, I recommend Simon to anyone who is seeking extra assistance with finding a job.

Annaira Díaz de Rávago Leyva

Gold Coast, Australia

“What I found most helpful was the discussion about my motivated abilities and how these had kept repeating themselves in previous jobs. I found this discussion/process of impartial career evaluation quite useful and would recommend Simon to anyone looking for careers help. 9/10”

Cecilia

I would definitely recommend Simon to anyone needing careers help. I found the tasks involved in uncovering my personal strengths and interests most helpful, however, it did require some work. As a result, I have now made very rapid progress working through the hidden job market.

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Thank you very much. I really appreciate all of your help…

Ayat Alamer

Graduate, Bond University

Simon prepared a resume and cover letter for a traffic engineering application for which I was successful. This was the first application I had used this resume and cover letter for. The employer commented how impressed they were with the cover letter and that it was instrumental in securing an interview and ultimately the job.

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Hi Simon, Jacqui gave me your details. She found you helpful when she was looking for a change in direction…I was wondering if I could see you.

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