Which job suits
me?
Do you ever wonder which job suits you? And why you were or are happier in one job and less energetic in another? This all has to do with your personality. Do you have a job that fits well? Then things will go easier for you and you’ll feel more energized. That’s because the job is a better match for your character and qualities. Does your personality lean more towards introverted (not keen to talk about yourself and prefer to stay in the background)? Then a job as, for example, a teacher is often not suitable or enjoyable for you. You shouldn’t try to fit yourself to a role; instead, find the profession that suits you! You’ll be more successful, energetic, and experience much more job satisfaction.
Discover which job suits you!
During your search, you’ll discover that it should be a job:
• that matches your personality
• where you use your qualities
• where your weaker points aren’t that important
Which profession suits me? To figure this out, start by answering the following questions: Who am I, what can I do, and what do I want? These steps will take you further and further on your journey of discovery towards the best fitting job. Ultimately, everyone wants to be in the right place and do what makes them happy.
Who am I?
Before you start asking yourself the question ‘which job suits me’, first start by describing your personality. Be open and honest: most people have a positive self-image. Who doesn’t consider themselves socially skilled or see themselves as a self-starter? Of course, you can still develop yourself in certain areas, but be strict in your self-assessment. Don’t try to be someone you’re not, because that will catch up with you sooner or later. If you need help with this question, you can get in touch with MEPD.
What can I do?
Focus as well on your skills, competencies, and talents. You have acquired these during your education, in practice, at work, or through your work as a volunteer. If you are looking for a new job, you often tend to look for vacancies similar to what you have done before. Realize that you are not doomed to do what you have always done for the rest of your life. Break the tunnel vision and try not to dwell too long on your weaknesses (which we refer to as areas for improvement). Instead, focus on your positive, strong points. When do you use these? Think about situations at work, in your private life, or in your club or association. Do you have unique qualities? Such as ‘dual competencies’, for example: professional expertise + management experience. That’s a great combination.
What do I want?
To look for a job in a targeted way, it’s important to know what kind of job you want. In which sector would you like to work? There are many sectors, from agriculture to healthcare. Services, wholesale, healthcare, industry? Maybe you have a preference? Of course, there are also roles where the sector is less important. In those cases, your interest or affinity matters most. Whether you are a team leader in elderly care, production, or employed by a large metal company, the work is broadly the same.
What else contributes to your work happiness?
Besides your job description, working conditions can also be important for your job satisfaction. Such as commute, salary, working hours, room for development and training opportunities, flexibility, career prospects, etc. And then you also have your own values—things you find important and would like to see reflected in your employer of choice. Possible aspects like collegiality and teamwork, social relevance, sustainability, and/or freedom. It turns out these have a big influence on your happiness at work. So make sure to also check if the company matches your own values.
Do you have a reasonable amount of self-knowledge after this self-examination?
But do you still find it hard to link your personality to a profession, and figure out which job suits you? Then there are various free career tests that can help you further. These tests connect your self-knowledge to suitable professions. You can also take an extensive career test. This test gives you, based on your personality and your strengths and weaknesses, a detailed list of professions that are a good fit for you. You’ll also get an insight into your main personality type. This test provides a more complete picture and outcome of your personality and matching professions, giving you an extensive answer to the question: Which profession suits me?
