{"id":10732,"date":"2022-10-28T15:42:18","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T19:42:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/achievepotential.ca\/?p=10732"},"modified":"2022-10-28T15:42:18","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T19:42:18","slug":"being-honest-about-your-career-path","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/futureachievers.ca\/being-honest-about-your-career-path\/","title":{"rendered":"Being Honest About Your Career Path <\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There are a lot of outside factors that will play a part in determining our career path. For example, the opinions of others, general societal expectations, and our expectations can influence our path. This can not only be overwhelming but also incredibly confusing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At Achieve we believe that it\u2019s essential to personally reflect on who you want to be, regardless of outside factors. Working in conjunction with Andrea I., who has over 40 years of professional experience, she has a lot of good advice for those who are lost or struggling with nailing down who they want to be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Personal Experience <\/li>
  2. Environmental Factors<\/li>
  3. Your Values <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    So, let\u2019s break down the steps you need to take, to be honest with yourself about what career path you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Personal Experience <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    The first thing that needs to be considered is, do you have any experience in the things you\u2019re saying no to? As a general rule, it is good to try anything at least once. Keep an open mind and give it a shot if you\u2019re unsure. Next, figure out why you\u2019re saying no. Is it because of fear of taking chances, or maybe you feel that you lack training? If this is the case, perhaps consider saying \u201cnot yet\u201d instead of just \u201cno\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    But, if you are saying no based on experience, then saying no is a perfectly valid response. Experience also doesn\u2019t mean doing the exact thing you\u2019re being asked to do. Even if you\u2019ve tried something similar or had training in this particular field and disliked it, this may not be the path for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2. Environmental Factors  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    As has been discussed in prior posts<\/a>, the advice of others can also make you feel compelled to go down a particular path even though you know in your heart that it\u2019s not something you want to do. Thinking critically about why people may be suggesting you take a particular path is vital in ensuring that you are making an informed decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Why are they suggesting this career path? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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