Myths like these
Myths like these can derail a career search and sap motivation.
Here are five common myths and realities, about careers.
Myth
#1:
There Is One Perfect Job For Me
Reality: There are many occupations and many jobs that you could enjoy. Focusing on finding a single, perfect career is not only intimidating, it's limiting.
Myth
#2:
I will use all my talents and abilities in this job. Reality: No one job uses all of your talents. And trying to find one that does will derail your career search.
Myth
#3:
No one will hire me because I lack experience, have low grades, hace gaps in my work history etc.
Reality: People overcome all kinds of challenges to find satisfying work. Experts say that how you handle adversity is a good indicator of your ability to persevere.
Myth
#4:
My job has to match my college major or vocational training.
Reality: You need not to restrict your job search to careers related to your degree or training. Most jobs do not specify which college major is needed, even if they require that workers have a college degree.
Myth
#5:
It's too late to change my career.
Reality: It's never too late to change careers.
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