Understanding Who You Are

Understanding who you are is essential in the process of searching for a job. Maybe you're thinking that this is dumb and you already know who you are. You're a college student/ recent graduate looking for any job in your field so that you can start to pay back the thousands of dollars you owe in student loan. But that is not who you are!

In order to better understand who you are there a helpful phrases to keep in mind, but first let's talk about why it is important. 

By Doing Homework on Who You Are, You Will Be Able To: 

-Identify yourself in the job market in more than one way. For instance, don't just describe yourself as an accountant. Instead, say you are a person who has extensive experience with excel and quick books. That way, you don't limit yourself to just one job position. 

-Describe exactly what you are looking for and picture a job that excites you. If you are excited about a possible job, you will most likely be more determined in your search. 

-Stand out to an employer. We know by now that there is competition when searching for jobs, but if you can identify and describe yourself in multiple ways, you will stand out to that employer. 

Tips to Help Identify Who You Are: 

To start off, gather information about yourself on a sheet of paper. Then, take that information and organize it into some type of graphic. Once you have the information organized, prioritize the it in order of importance to you. One way to do this, is to organize it within a flower.

This might seem rudimentary upon first hearing, but it's extremely helpful! You will be able to write down your goals, people you would like to work with, what skills you can do, and anything else you find helpful. 

So, once you have a better understanding of who you are, you will increase your chances of standing out to potential employers and find a job that actually excites you!