CAREER PLANNING

1. Career Planning

1.2. Self-awareness

Self-awareness is one of the most important aspects that determine the success of career planning and development. It is a process through which a person deepens their understanding of their personality, strengths, weaknesses, interests, values, and goals.

The process of self-awareness is crucial for personal career planning because, by understanding their strengths and interests, a person can choose a job they enjoy and in which they can achieve the best results. Such a job will bring more satisfaction and motivation. By knowing themselves, individuals can make it easier to make important career decisions, such as choosing a particular field of study, changing jobs, or taking on new projects. Self-awareness also helps individuals be more flexible and adapt more easily to a changing job market.

Watch a short video about the first step of career planning – self-awareness. Think about:

Did you know in the past what you wanted to be, what to study, or what work you wanted to do?

Does your current situation align with what you dreamed of? If it doesn't, what changed that led to this?

Why is self-awareness important for personal career planning? 

Video source and owner: Education Exchange Support Foundation.

How well do you know yourself?

Good self-awareness is the key to a successful career.

This short test will help assess how well you know your interests, values, and strengths, and how they relate to your career choices.

Test source: https://karjera.lt/web/guest/saves-pazinimas

Self-awareness is like a compass that helps navigate the career path. By understanding oneself, an individual can set goals, choose the right path, and make decisions that bring them closer to success. Self-awareness is not a one-time process, but a continuous journey of self-improvement. The better you know yourself, the easier it will be to make decisions that will lead to professional success and a sense of personal fulfillment.

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