LET’S TALK ABOUT THE BEST JOB FOR YOU 

By Ann R. Aronin Hausman, MA, Marriage and Family Therapist,

Educational Psychologist 

Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.  

            Looking for a job? Whether it is your first job or your tenth we know that preparation is the basis for success. You can get hired! As you begin to consider which jobs might be right for you, here are some key questions to think about: Do you need further education? What are the promotional opportunities? How far are you willing and able to commute? Do you prefer a large organization or a small one? Are you a person who enjoys working directly with others or one who prefers to work on your own? What are your salary requirements? It’s important to consider whether you need a job with a variety and many responsibilities or one that has a simple and set routine. Now is the time to review your interests, education, work experience and dreams!

            Be Prepared! Begin to narrow your focus, identify who you are, what you want, and what you have to offer. Now write down your answers to the following:

*List the three top jobs/professions at which you hope to be working five years from now.

*List three requirements of each of the jobs/professions which you have chosen.

*Do you already have or will you be able to meet these requirements? How do you plan to acquire them?

*List all of the activities or projects in which you are now strongly involved or interested.

*List the three subjects in which you did your best work at school.

*Name the three best qualities of your personality.

*Which three qualities could stand some improvement?

*What do friends, relatives and co-workers praise you for?

*List all of the skills you have including computer literacy; previous education, work experience, languages spoken, certificates/licenses, career-related clubs or associations, and volunteer experience.

            Given the competition in our current job market it can be difficult to decide the right direction for you, whether it be going back to school and enhancing your skills, short-term training, or accepting an entry level position with opportunities for promotion.  Help is available to identify your aspirations, strengths and weaknesses, personality traits, obstacles, as well as your personal, financial and vocational goals.

For further information, please contact Ann Aronin Hausman at 661-287-0124