Take charge
Why is it that so few people take the time to plan their careers and know what they prefer doing and what they are actually good at?
Reality TV has become a major part of our visual entertainment. Designers show you how to plan your interiors, building contractors tell you what you should be looking out for and how to build the perfect house, and food experts tell you how to plan the perfect supper! There are also shows on how to plan for your health and save money for your children’s futures, retirement and all that goes along with it.
A lot of people I meet blame their unhappy job situation on the economy and how unstable it is and say they are just thankful to do something. Yes, the economy plays a role, but it does not stop you from knowing your own potential and knowing your worth in the working environment.
Another trend is international-standard CV’s, meaning short, succinct CV’s. Although your CV can be short and to the point, it should always include information that shows your value-add and intellectual worth.
Finding out the value you bring to a company’s bottom line – your intellectual worth – will definitely increase your confidence and give you a clear direction of what your next step should be. You do not need a life coach or need to "find yourself" to understand your worth.
After being in the recruitment industry for a decade, I have realized that there is a huge gap between having a job and finding the right career, and most people just want to make that move. About 15% of people move with a specific plan in mind. However, getting an interview at an agency does not qualify as career planning.
You do not have to leave your destiny and dreams in the hands of recruitment agents or the Human Resources (HR) managers of companies. If you understand your own worth and design your CV accordingly, it will be easier to get the right response.