𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀: 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵

Woman on a road with 2 paths to take.

Finding clarity doesn’t happen overnight, but taking action will get you there. Here are a few steps to help you gain focus and confidence in your job search or career transition:

1. 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 – List out your interests, strengths, and values. What kind of work excites you? What environments do you thrive in?

2. 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 – Schedule an informational interview with a professional in a field you’re curious about. A simple conversation can provide direction.

3. 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 – Take an online course, volunteer, or do a small freelance project in an area you’re considering. Hands-on experience will give you clarity.

4. 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 – Refresh your resume and LinkedIn profile to reflect the direction you’re exploring. Even small changes can boost your confidence.

5. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗮𝘆 – If you see a job that interests you, apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. The process of applying and interviewing will help refine your focus.

Clarity isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you create. Pick one action to take next week and move forward. The answers will come as you go.

Let’s be kind out there. It starts with you and I. If you need additional assistance in your job search, reach out to sharphumanresources@gmail.com - you won’t regret it.