Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search Using Your Strengths as Your Career Change Compass
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Jul 7, 2025 Discover how recognizing your signature strengths can revolutionize your career path. Learn from an IO psychologist who escaped the 'great opportunity trap' by aligning her work with what truly energizes her. Uncover the key differences between skills and strengths, and why the latter should guide your career choices. Get tips on seeking feedback from friends and family to pinpoint your natural talents. It’s all about finding fulfilling work that resonates with who you are!
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Morgan’s Misaligned Dream Role
- Morgan pursued an organizational development role that seemed perfect for her IO Psychology degree.
- Despite its prestige, the role's variety drained her, revealing a mismatch with her natural strengths.
Understanding Signature Strengths
- Signature strengths are the core character traits that define how we naturally operate.
- Recognizing these strengths helps navigate toward work that truly fits and energizes us.
Morgan Discovers Her True Strengths
- Morgan discovered her natural strengths included ideation and maximization but couldn’t apply them in her role.
- She collected external feedback, which confirmed she excelled at disarming people and creating creative solutions.