L14 SELF-ASSESSMENT AND Self-Awareness and respect the consequences of the following statements .pptx

L14 SELF-ASSESSMENT AND Self-Awareness and respect the consequences of the following statements .pptx

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  SELF-ASSESSMENT AND SELF-AWARENES
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  • Self-awareness isthe ability to focus on yourself and how your actions, thoughts, or emotions do or don’t align with your internal standards. If you’re highly self-aware, you can objectively evaluate yourself, manage your emotions, align your behavior with your values, and understand correctly how others perceive you
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  1. Ask “What?”instead of “Why?” • When people assess their current state, emotions, and environment, they all too often ask, “Why?” Like, “Why am I feeling so sad? Why did my boss give me that feedback? Why isn’t my project going the way I’d hoped?” • Rather than asking “Why,” highly self-aware people ask, “What?” “What” questions are more productive, and focuses on objectives and future goals, rather than past mistakes.
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  • For instance,let’s say you’re feeling frustrated at work. “Why am I feeling awful?” will likely only leave you feeling more depressed, forcing you to ruminate on negatives. On the other hand, “What are the situations at work making me feel bad?” guides you to recognizing factors outside your control that don’t align with your passions or goals, and helps you strategize how to fix those situations
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  2. Spend TimeWith Yourself • It’s not easy to reflect on yourself when you’ve got the TV blaring, you’re out to dinner with friends, or you’re glued to your phone. Give yourself the space and time necessary to self- reflect, by avoiding distractions. Try spending time reading, writing, meditating, or practicing other solo activities to connect with yourself.
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  3. Practice Mindfulness •Mindfulness allows you to be present with yourself and observe your thoughts in a non-judgmental way. • Mindfulness forces you to focus on yourself on purpose, in the present moment. Next time you’re feeling frustrated at work, use mindfulness to check- in with yourself: what thoughts are going through your mind? How are you feeling? Simply being present enough to acknowledge your thoughts, feelings, and emotions, will help you become more acquainted and better at recognizing them properly within yourself
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  4. Become aBetter Listener, and Ask for Feedback • When you learn how to listen to your friends, colleagues, and managers without evaluating or judging them, you’ll become more empathetic and understand people better. Listening, by the way, isn’t the same as hearing -- like mindfulness, the practice of listening takes purpose and control. Listening to the important people in your life should give you a true sense of how they perceive you.
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  • Additionally, it'simportant to ask for feedback from the people you work with, or lead. It’s impossible to have true, complete self- awareness, if you only turn inwards -- gaining different perspectives on who you are will help you see a truer, more complete picture
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  Self-assessment • The firststep to successfully plan your career is to understand your own interests, strengths, weaknesses, and goals. Begin by asking yourself the following questions • What do I enjoy doing? • What motivates me? • What am I good at? What are the things I am bad at? • What kind of lifestyle do I want in the future? • What are my personal goals? • What are my biggest achievements and failures? • What qualifications and experience do I have? • What do I want to be known for?
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  • There arevarious online tools that help you find your own interests and what type of job will be suitable for you. • Career quiz - This quiz will give you a short summary of your personality and the kind of work that you will fit into. • Personality test - This test gives you a comprehensive summary of your personality. It is also used by recruiters and counselors across the world. • 123 career test - This test will allow you to figure out what sort of environments and occupations suit you the most. • Spend some time on self-introspection and write down your long-term and short-term career goals. Think about the kind of work-life balance you want to achieve. This is one of the most difficult in career planning but it sets the foundation for the next steps.
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  Market Research • Makea list of job profiles that align with your goals, interests, and strengths. Conduct a thorough research about market trends and read company reviews to get details about salary, work culture, growth opportunities, etc.
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  • Talk toprofessionals working in different fields to get an on-ground perspective. Conduct informational interviews or try job shadowing a professional. During informational interviews, a job seeker seeks information from a professional about a job or career. Job shadowing means observing someone on the job. It could be for an hour or even for a week. Reach out to professionals within your network for these.
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  Make a listof job roles that you find interesting and would like to pursue. Once the list is ready for each of the job roles, ask yourself the following questions – • Does this match my interest? • Will this help me achieve my goals? • What type of industry appeals to me the most? • What type of job roles would suit me? • Are my qualifications and abilities aligned with these jobs?
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  Identify the gap •Identify the gap between what you have and what you need to get these jobs. These could be skill gaps, experience gaps, qualification gaps, etc. • Talk to professionals and get an idea about the qualifications, experience, and skill requirements. You can also find job descriptions for various roles online.
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  Fill the gap •Once you have assessed the gap between what you have and what you need to for the shortlisted careers, find different ways of filling the gap. For instance, take up online courses to learn new skills or apply for an internship to gain relevant experience. This will give you a feel of the job role as well
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  • If youare serious about a job role, you may even consider going back to college for a full-time course. There is no age for learning and changing your career track. For example, if you think that MBA will give you a career boost then do not hesitate to enroll yourself in a business school. Make a practical choice, keeping in mind your personal circumstances. However, leaving a job and spending 2 years in an expensive business school may not be possible for everyone. Look for alternatives such as correspondence course or part-time courses. • There are various sites that provide online or distance learning courses such as Coursera, EdX, IGNOU, Udemy, etc
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  Make a choice •Out of all the options that you have listed, it is time to narrow down your options. Assess the cost you need to incur for each of the roles. Go for the role that fits in well with your interests, goals, and abilities. In the earlier stages of a career, it is advisable to narrow down to 2-3 options. If you have done your research and evaluation diligently, you will be more confident about the choice you will make.
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  Create an actionplan • Now that you have finalized your career goal, create an action plan to achieve them. By now you should be clear about where you are and where you want to be. A career plan should be time- bound and practical to achieve. • From taking up a course to writing your cover letter and updating your resume, plan out each step in detail. Assign timelines for every step. Check off the tasks as you complete them. Be open to improvising along the way as and when needed.
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  Review choices • Inthis fast-changing world, it is possible that the market or individual goals may also change. It is important to go back and evaluate your career plan. You may want to learn new skills or completely change your career path. It is important to stick to something that you truly like and are happy doing.
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  Tips for careerplanning • Keep updated: Career planning is a lifelong process. So keep reviewing your plan and update it as per the changing market. • Keep options open: If you do not find a desired role or company in your city, be open to exploring other geographies. • Be realistic: Keep in mind your personal circumstances and available resources.
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  • Network: Connectwith professionals within your network. Getting someone’s support and advice can speed up the process and broaden your perspective. • Switch career: It is never too late to start over. No matter how old you are, if you are not happy with your current profession, do not hesitate to switch. • Find a mentor: Find a mentor or a coach within your network. It can make a huge difference to your career in the long run. You can also take help of a professional counselor.