Are you in the right job?

Are you in the right job?

How to Make the Right Career Choice for You

Even with the advice of a career counselor,

you may be unclear about what is genuinely suitable for you when it comes to choosing a job.

Maybe you're not sure if your career choice is something you're enthusiastic about,

or if your passion is something you should pursue professionally.

According to Amanda Andino, a Fortune 500 recruiter, and career trainer,

"people have a hard time choosing a career since they tend to focus on money instead of the job itself."

One expert says that "They might pick a job they don't like just because it pays well."

The following steps might help you figure out what kind of job you want,

whether you're just starting out or you already have a lot of experience.

Make sure you're not wasting your time and energy on the wrong field.

A career shift is something you've probably debated for some time if you're considering it.

In the beginning, you need to figure out if you're in a bad field or just a bad company.

If you've chosen the wrong [job], spend some time figuring out why you made that choice.

Is there something bothering you? That's what Andino told me. Don't go on to a new job until you've found what you're looking for.

What is really bothering you at work may require a deeper investigation.

A career change may be necessary if you frequently find yourself uncomfortable, bored, stressed,

or even burnt out in your current job and find yourself struggling with or disliking your everyday duties.

Andino said that it will be a sign that you've made the proper choice if you wake up every day looking forward to going to work.

You look forward to the difficulties of your day and are sincerely enthusiastic about your work day, day in and day out.

Also, if your beliefs and values are in line with those of your employer, then you've made a good choice.

Determine what you want and what you don't want.

There are a variety of reasons why people make the wrong job choice.

For example, somebody may choose a career because they want to satisfy a friend or family member,

reach a certain status or pay, or because it seemed like a good idea at the time.

Joanne Spartans, Founder of Volo Coaching, says that "we are taught that if we are brilliant at something,

we should do it as a job.

" The problem is that we frequently have a wide range of talents and interests.

That's where we need to focus our attention.

It's never OK to kiss the interviewer, says Jane Sunley

, CEO of employee engagement company Purple Cubed and author of "It's Never OK to Kiss the Interviewer" (LID Publishing, 2014).

Asking yourself the following questions can help you figure out what those objectives are:

What are your favorite hobbies?

Which of your abilities do you rely on the most when performing the activities you love?

Who or what is important to you?

What are your skills?

Is there anything about you that people like, and why?

People can't do some things that you can do better than they can.

Sunley added that it will be easier to figure out where you want to go and how to get there once you've answered these questions.

Take a look at who you are and how you came to be who you are.

Examine your qualifications for jobs in your desired field once you've decided on a professional path.

When deciding on a career route, it is crucial to consider both your educational background as well as your personality (character traits, interests, values).

If you're looking for a job in a specific field, your personality may be more important than your resume.

"Training is obviously very crucial for highly technical professions like engineering, medicine, and law," Spears added.

In contrast, psychological attributes, such as a strong work ethic, devotion to one's workplace and colleagues, and empathy, are just as crucial,

if not more so, in "softer" professions like executive management. Attitude and ethics are intangibles that cannot be taught.

Having a degree in the field you want to work in can certainly assist, but it doesn't mean you won't be able to get a job if you don't. Even if you don't have a college degree,

you may succeed in a job if you have the correct skills and attitude. As a rule of thumb, your career should be a place where your personality and background come together.

According to Lisa Severy, career services director at the University of Colorado Boulder and previous president of the National Career Development Association,

"people in their careers are simple to detect because there is such consistency—

they are living what they do, and it shows". They frequently perceive a gap between what they're doing at work and who they are as an individual.

If you're absolutely undecided about where you want to go, explore several distinct career routes inside the same firm.

Native Commerce CEO Keren Kang said,

"You definitely have to test the waters before you can decide on a professional path," referring to the digital marketing and e-commerce company.

The practice of hopping from one job to the next is, of course, frowned upon. You can join a startup as an employee or as a contractor.

"Small businesses require all employees to wear multiple hats because they demand jack-of-all-trades workers. "

Ask for help, but don't always follow through on suggestions.

Everyone thinks they know what they're doing when it comes to their careers, but this isn't always the case.

No matter how much good advice you get from your friends and family members, you don't necessarily have to heed it.

The catalyst for Growth's Phyllis Mufson, a career coach, says that outside help can be very useful,

but only if you take charge and ask specific questions to help you figure out who you are and what kind of job you want.

The owner of JaneCo's Sensible Solutions, Jane Roqueplot, said, "Suggestions can always be accepted, but it is unlikely for friends and relatives to know all the dimensions of the individual who is choosing a career choice,"

she said. Most people must be tested to learn about their unique styles, abilities, and ideals. After deciding on a career route, family and connections can play a considerably greater role in securing a job. "

Keep an open mind and don't rule anything out.

Career gurus believe that no matter what stage of life or career you're in, you should always keep your choices open when looking for a job.

As a new employee, take the time to figure out what you like and learn about different jobs.

Joellyn Wittenstein Schwerdlin, the founder of The Career Success Coach, advises people to not be misled by doubters. In picking a job route, "know that failure is part of the process."

Kang emphasized that it's never too late to make a job change or to pursue your dreams. For those who have gone down the wrong path,

it is possible to find a profession that is significantly more fulfilling than the one they currently have.