Are you trying to find a career that fits you? Do you want a career that you love but you're just not sure where to start?

My friend, I've got you.

Nearly half of all American workers are dissatisfied in their job. And the average amount of time that a person stays at their job is only four years.

Don't be a part of this statistic. Let's get you a career that fits the kind of life you want to have and that you will love for years to come.

Keep watching and I'll show you the three steps to make it happen.

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You really need to know who you are and what you're actually interested in when finding a career that fits you. So, let's start there.

Below are a bunch of questions to ask yourself. I want you to journal your answers to these questions, meditate on them. You want to dive deep into what really makes you tick.

Take some self-assessment tests, either a personality test or a career test. Both of these are really going to give you deeper insight into yourself. They help you know yourself better.

You have a very microscopic view of yourself. It kind of helps to get you to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. That's what these personality tests and the career tests do.

I love numerology. I kind of got a little obsessed with it when I first learned about it.

Numerology is the study of numbers and how they influence our lives. There are different numbers and different way to calculate them based on things like your birthday and your name. They tell you different things about yourself like what you're here for, what you want in life, what your personality is, what you're good at, etc.

These are all things that numerology is really good at telling you.

Myers-Briggs is another good personality test. This one has 16 personality types – the introvert versus the extrovert, the thinker versus the feeler. It's also sensing versus intuiting, and judging versus perception.

There's another fifth characteristic that some sites do, which is assertive versus turbulent. An assertive person thinks very black and white while a turbulent individual can see areas of gray.

The Enneagram has nine personality types with an associated wing. And it not only gives you more insight into yourself, but it also helps you work with other people and see how you can work with them and relate to them.

The last one I recommend is Human Design, which is a system that draws on astrology, the chakras, I Ching, and some other ancient traditions. It is a little bit more complex, and so it's a little bit harder to understand. You really have to dig deeper into it, but it gives you a good map of who you are and what you're about.

Taking career tests is another good way to give you ideas on what you might be good at or what you might be interested in. But I don't recommend that you take those too seriously. Really look more at the skills and the traits of each of the jobs they give you rather than the job itself.

For example, when I take those tests, I always get a lot of analyst type jobs, like accounting-type things. And that just sounds completely horrible to me. But what I can take from it is that maybe I am detail-oriented and so something where details are important might be a good fit.

So, kind of take a look at it in that way and not necessarily like the job itself.

And then you want to think about what careers combine the answers to your self-reflection questions with the traits from your personality and career tests. Make a list of what some of those careers might be.

Think about where you're going to be in 10 to 15 years from now. I encourage you to meditate on this for a few minutes and then take 10 to 15 minutes and just write out what your perfect life looks like 10 years from now.

What are you doing? What does your personal life look like? What does your work life look like? What does that perfect scenario look like?

You want to think about if you want to own your own home or maybe you want to start a family.

Thinking about your long-term goals in life and work is going to be really important in the next step.

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We've talked a lot about jobs, but finding a career that fits you doesn't necessarily mean a job. So, let's explore the different career paths that you can take.

This is where you wake up, you go to work, you work for a specified amount of time, and then you come home. This is where you have a boss.

This is anything from a secretary to a construction worker. This is could even be a doctor or a lawyer where you have a boss.

Key Traits: Dependable, punctual, adaptable, positive attitude, team player, and a good communicator.

Recommended Skills: Time management, problem solving, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and leadership abilities.

It's your business, but you are working for someone. This could be anything like bookkeeping, writing, a photographer, a designer. It could be something where you streamline processes. This could be anything technology-related, like editing.

Key Traits: Self-motivated, proactive, resilient, independent, persistence, and adaptable.

Recommended Skills: Problem solving, good communication, time management, project management, marketing, financial management, client management.

This is where you're selling a physical product or service. Examples include having a storefront, a restaurant, a cleaning business.

Key Traits: Visionary / forward thinking, risk-taking, resilient, self-motivated, adaptable, passionate, decisive, and innovative.

Recommended Skills: Business planning, financial management, marketing and sales, operational management, and leadership abilities.

Digital entrepreneurship is where you sell a product or service that is entirely online. These are things like affiliate marketers, anyone who has a digital product or course. You could sell software that provides a service. Even e-commerce stores.

Key Traits: Innovative, adaptable, self-motivated, risk-taking, perseverant, curious / love to learn, passionate, servant leadership.

Recommended Skills: Digital marketing, data analysis, content creation, financial management, networking, technologically capable.

Review your answers to those self-reflection questions, the personality tests, the career tests, and your long-term work and life goals. Look at those and see what is an area of interest that you could see yourself in as a career.

Now compare your interest list to the different career paths. Is there one that aligns with your goals better than another? Then create a list of career options.

Let's say we have Becky and she loves learning about plants. She loves to grow in her garden. She loves learning new tips and tricks. She could do that all day long.

Becky likes to work with her hands. She likes to be outside working rather than sitting behind a desk. Her priority is family and having stability in order to provide for them.

Her long-term goals are to own her own home and to start a family. She doesn't really need to be at the top of her company as long as she is really enjoying what she's doing.

When you piece all of that together, Becky might consider a job with the Department of Agriculture or as a forest ranger for maximum stability. She could also look into work as a geographer or a landscape architect where she will be working outside.

Let's look at Becky again, but this time, let's say her priority is spending time with her family and travel. She doesn't want to spend her life under somebody else's thumb. She wants to be able to do what she wants.

She wants to be able to make good money so she can take care of her kids, spend time with them, and give them the best life possible.

In this case, a traditional job would not be a good fit for Becky. She should consider a career path that gives her more time freedom but also gives her a solid income potential. This would be something like digital entrepreneurship.

She could create a course on how to start a garden or how to start homesteading. She could even do affiliate marketing for various garden companies.

Hopefully that helps give you an idea of how to do that process. The idea here is to combine your interests, something that you won't likely get tired of doing for the rest of your life, with a plausible career.

When you come up with your list, let me know in the comments below. Or if you get stuck and you need some help, put that in the comments too because maybe we can help you jog some ideas loose.

The last step is to see if there is even a demand for the kind of career that you are now looking at.

Market Trends: Analyze current market trends to identify growing industries. Resources like the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in the U.S. provide data on job growth projections for various occupations.

Industry Reports: Look for industry reports from market research firms like IBISWorld, Gartner, or McKinsey. These reports often detail market size, growth rate, and future outlook.

Job Postings: Check job boards like Indeed, LinkedIn, and Glassdoor to see the number of job postings for the career or field. A high number of postings can indicate strong demand.

Salary Surveys: Review salary surveys and reports from sites like Payscale, Glassdoor, or Salary.com. High salaries can indicate high demand and competition for skilled professionals.

Industry Professionals: Connect with professionals in the field through LinkedIn, industry conferences, and networking events to get insights into job demand and industry health.

Professional Associations: Join relevant professional associations and attend their events. These organizations often have resources and data on industry trends and job demand.

Curriculum Offerings: Check the curricula of reputable educational institutions. If many schools offer programs in a specific field, it can indicate strong demand for that profession.

Alumni Success: Investigate the success rate of graduates from these programs. Alumni working in the field suggest strong demand and opportunities.

Freelance Work: Explore platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Freelancer to see the demand for freelance services in your field. The number of available gigs and the rates offered can provide valuable insights.

Gig Economy Reports: Read reports on the gig economy from sources like the Freelancers Union to understand demand for freelance and contract work in various fields.

Economic Indicators: Review economic indicators and reports from governmental and financial institutions. Economic growth in certain sectors often leads to increased job demand.

Demographic Changes: Analyze demographic trends that might impact job demand, such as aging populations increasing demand for healthcare professionals.

Online Forums: Participate in forums and discussion groups related to your field of interest, such as Reddit, Quora, or specialized professional forums. These can provide real-time insights into industry demand.

Social Media Trends: Follow relevant hashtags and influencers on social media platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram to stay updated on industry trends and job demand.

Occupational Outlook Handbook: Use resources like the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) provided by the BLS, which offers detailed information on job outlook, required education, and industry growth.

Finding a career that fits you is absolutely doable with some digging and thought on your part.

Let's recap the process of finding a career that fits you:

Answer the questions that I gave you, really dive in, dig deep, and try to determine real solid answers to those questions.

Don't just jump on an idea that sounds like the best idea. I can tell you from experience, this is not a good idea. It does not work for long-term sustainability and happiness.

For example, I hated being a chiropractor but, at one point, I thought maybe it wasn't chiropractic. Maybe it was that I was working for someone. And so, I went through this entire process of starting my own mobile practice and I got to the point where I actually had to start taking clients. I was like, this is not what I want to do!

So, just because it sounds like it might be a good idea, really think about the long-term. Is this what you want?

Next, decide what career path is really right for you and your goals.

If income stability is really important, then maybe a traditional job is what you really want. Or if you're really looking for freedom, then freelancing or digital entrepreneurship might be the right fit for you.

And third, do your research and look at the job market. Look at trends, salaries, and job outlook. Decide if there looks like a demand for your career or if it’s starting to fizzle out.

I have definitely jumped around in my career. I've been all over the place. I actually graduated from undergrad with a chemistry degree and I worked in a lab for two years before I decided that I wanted to be a chiropractor. And obviously, I decided that I hated that job too.

So, I jumped around a lot and just kind of went with what sounded good. Do not do that.

It's completely okay if you are questioning everything at 40, but I really truly wish I had stopped and taken the time to figure it out from the beginning. And if you are 40-something and you agree with me on that, let me know in the comments. Let me know I'm not alone.

And if you really don't know what you want to do, but you know you want a flexible career that feels fulfilling.

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And don’t forget to let me know in the comments what you come up with for a career that fits you.