This question was posted on CareerSuccessRadio.com's "Career Success Expert Panel" page, along with my response and suggestions:
Question:
What should I be doing with my career when I have so many interests?
–Teresa B.
My answer:
Hi Teresa,
A great starting point for career exploration is do some self-assessments (personality, values, skills–that you have & those you’d like to learn, interests, etc.) to help see what the common threads are. A website I often recommend is: http://www.workshoppersonline.com/assess.htm. There, you’ll find a variety of free online assessments. Look for patterns of interests that keep repeating.
Look for local employment centres or agencies where you can receive one-to-one guidance if desired. If you’re employed during the day, you might seek freelance evening help. Or, if you’re not working at the moment, you might consider entering a Career Exploration program which can be a lot of fun. There’s more career related help out there then the general public often realize and much of it may be funded (again, depending on where you live, and your individual circumstance.)
Also, keep in mind the difference between wanting to pursue interests/passions for a hobby vs. a career. For instance, while I love to draw and paint, if I had to do it under pressure it wouldn’t be as much fun for me… so I keep it as an hobby. However, I can use the underlying skill/value (creativity) in my career of choice.
Hope this helps and best of luck!
Brenda
Brenda Blackburn
Personal & Professional Development Facilitator
Certified Employment Counsellor
Certified Life SkillsCoach
Corporate Trainer
http://www.brendablackburn.com
http://careercommuniqueradio.ning.com/profile/BrendaBlackburn
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