Career autobiography pdf
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Career Autobiography
There’s a lot we can learn from the stories of our professional life—if we tell them in a way that enables us to hear what they really have to say to us. Too often we are satisfied with forcing our career stories to fit the mold of a resume, which is a formal exercise with a fixed external purpose (i.e., getting a job).
A career autobiography, on the other hand, is a free-form narrative with an evolving internal purpose.
When we begin to tell our career stories as stories instead of trying to make them conform to some predetermined set of specifications, we make discoveries about ourselves and tap the springs of our internal wisdom.
Put down everything you can think of about the progression of your professional life. Then go back and highlight what stands out as most important and prepare an edited version to share with others.
There is no right or wrong way to write a career autobiography, but there are few things to keep in mind a
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Career Autobiography Vasa
Career Autobiography Vasa
When I begin to think back and recollect all my past memories about my career that have
gotten me to the point that I am currently at in my life and work, the theory that I can most easily
identify with is the Trait and Factor Theory. The Trait and Factor Theory is the foundation for
several vocational counseling programs and a theory that has been in practice for a long time,
proving its value in counseling. For me, what the Trait and Factor Theory stands for and suggests
is something I can relate to and understand. The Trait and Factor Theory studies the individual,
surveys occupations, and matches individuals with occupations. Speaking from my own account
and experiences, having a career match to your personality is crucial. It allows for understanding,
enjoyment, and success within your career. We are all individuals, having traits that can be to our
benefit or even our detriment; that is okay. However, the Trait and Factor Theory allows u
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Career Autobiography
May 2,
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It is hard to pinpoint my exact emotions or thoughts as I reflect on where I am in relation
to the world of work exactly ten days prior to graduation. Do I want to be finished with college
and have a hard earned degr