Getting to know yourself better
"Know thyself", as the saying goes. Ok, you little Socrates, thanks for the advice. First of all, what exactly is this self-discovery for? Secondly, how do we go about it? If you know your name and your date of birth, identifying your strengths, recognising your goals and defining your objectives is a different matter altogether. Even though we already explained how to get to know yourself better in Crack Your Career, we wanted to add another layer to help you create your own unique career path. To do this, here are our two commandments (we knew you wouldn't read ten of them; it's enough that it's a Tuesday and you'll be watching Netflix, we wouldn't do that to you).
19 May 2023 · 1 min read
1. Identify your skills...
"We're looking for that rare pearl, that needle in a haystack, that diamond in the rough" – these are but some of the vague expressions recruiters use to describe whatever it is they're looking for (and rarely seem to find). You don't have a shell, and you're certainly not a needle or a precious stone, so how can you break through to them? A skills assessment to find out about your needs, your personality and your strengths can be very useful – especially if you're changing careers. We can help you find your way through this wilderness and reveal the wolf you truly are. And if that sounds a bit too 'hard', know that in the future, it's soft skills that will make (and are already making) the difference. In fact, we're contacting you from the year 2030 to explain how to both use and showcase them.
2. The rest is up to you... (in any case, we're changing all the time)
It is said that "a tiger cannot change its stripes"... The good news is that it's now much more acceptable to bring your causes into the workplace (although you should make sure that they don't run amok). Ecology, feminism, equal opportunities... If you have personal values and commitments, you should know that professional integrity is a quality that's good for you. And yes, ethics and transparency (the real thing) are virtues. Beware, however, of being totally inflexible or systematically turning a deaf ear to other people's convictions. We'll explain how to cultivate your emotional intelligence at work. Self-control, empathy, sociability... find a (non-exhaustive) list of key qualities to have good relations with your co-workers, your clients and your colleagues.
In short, a few tips to get to know yourself: be you and stay natural (#nofilter).
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