Broadly speaking throughout childhood and into adulthood were brought up to believe that there were three broad categories in which people learn: visual learning, auditory learning, and kinesthetic learning.
According to Howard Gardner in his Theory of Multiple Intelligences there are actually 8 different types of intelligence, and understanding this will help with the jigsaw puzzle of knowing how to make your career rewarding or indeed, choosing a career that is a match for you. As a caveat though, critics argue that the Gardner definition of intelligence is too broad and that his eight different \"intelligences\" simply represent talents, personality traits, and abilities. What are the different types? 1. Verbal-linguistic intelligence (well-developed verbal skills and sensitivity to the sounds, meanings and rhythms of words). Do you like reading, writing, telling stories and memorising words along with dates? Career Pathways: Writer, Speaker, Translator, Politician, Journalist, Lawyer. 2. Logical-mathematical intelligence (ability to think conceptually and abstractly, and capacity to discern logical and numerical patterns). Do you like making sense from logic, reasoning, numbers and critical thinking? Career Pathways: Mathematician, Analyst, Programmer, Scientist, Detective 3. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence (ability to control one’s body movements and to handle objects skillfully) In general, are you generally good at physical activities such as sports, dance, acting and making things? Career Pathways: Athlete, Doctor, Actor, Fireman 4. Musical intelligences (ability to produce and appreciate rhythm, pitch and timber) Do you normally have a good pitch or perfect pitch and are able to sing, play musical instruments and compose music? Career Pathways: Musician, DJ, Music Therapist, Sound Engineer 5. Interpersonal intelligence (capacity to detect and respond appropriately to the moods, motivations and desires of others) Are you sensitive to others’ moods, feelings, temperaments and motivations? Are you able to communicate effectively and show empathy for others? Career Pathways: Sales, Leader, Teacher, Entrepreneur 6. Intrapersonal (capacity to be self-aware and in tune with inner feelings, values, beliefs and thinking processes) Do you have a deep understanding of your strengths or weaknesses, what makes you unique and are you able to predict your own reactions or emotions? Career Pathways: Coach, Psychologist, Philosopher 7. Naturalist intelligence (ability to recognise and categorise plants, animals and other objects in nature) Do you have a sensitive, ethical and holistic understanding of the world and its complexities? Is the evolution of the world at the heart of everything you do? Career Pathways: Vet, Environmentalist, Chef, Horticulturist (“Tapping into Multiple Intelligences,” 2004) Since the creation of the original model two additional types have emerged 1. Spatial-visual intelligence (capacity to think in images and pictures, to visualize accurately and abstractly). Career Pathways: Photographers, Painters, Interior Designers, Graphic Designers, Navigators, Architects 2. Existential intelligence (sensitivity and capacity to tackle deep questions about human existence such as, “What is the meaning of life? Why do we die? How did we get here?” Career Pathways: Philosophers, Writers, Spiritual Leaders, Public Speakers, Meditation Instructors Try it out! Why not try the test and see what your results are? Visit Intelligence Type Test (idrlabs.com) Whilst I didn’t have a strongest type of intelligence my top 3 were:- Musical Intelligence (handy as I play the violin in a local orchestra!), Interpersonal Intelligence (ability to communicate effectively and understand people’s thoughts) and Naturalistic Intelligence (building relationships in nature), which are handy as a Career Support Specialist! Let me know what you think in the comments below ⬇️ Remember, there is no right or wrong answer. Consider how you might use your top 3 intelligences in your current role. Alternatively, if you cannot then how might you use it more in your daily life? #intelligencetests #intelligence #learningtypes
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Are you seeking a new career or looking to shift your existing career in 2023?
Whatever you want then lets get started on the next steps… 1. Upskilling your knowledge Whether you want to learn new skills or hone existing ones will allow you to take advantage of more opportunities, either with your existing employer or with a new opportunity. 2. Networking For most people, their least favourite activity. However, when looking for a new role it is really all about who you know. Building strong connections with other people, both inside and outside your existing organisation, will help you to see things from differing perspectives and might help when you are looking for a new role. 3. Keep your CV/Resume up to date Having a current CV/Resume will allow you be amongst the first to apply for a role as you never know when your dream role might pop up. Ask for help from a professional CV writer, such as myself, if you are unsure on what to do. 4. Utilise LinkedIn Over recent years, more and more recruiters have started to utilise LinkedIn as a means of sourcing candidates (current estimates stand at 97%). If your profile is incomplete or badly written your profile might not get viewed. 5. Your accomplishments and value Ultimately a new employer and indeed your existing employer wants to know what value you bring to them. Take a trip down memory lane and remember the things you have achieved. Keep a diary or note of any key projects you have been involved in. 6. Focus on your weaknesses Looking at the areas that you might need to improve in before you can get promoted or take on additional responsibilities allows you to focus on them. 7. Get professional recognition Do you work in a sector which has an industry body such as ACCA for Accountancy, CIPD for HR or BACVW for CV Writers? This demonstrates your level of commitment to your job. 8. Ask for feedback Taking the plunge and asking for constructive feedback from your manager and/or colleagues might seem to be a scary thing to do. However, it can really help to grow your career and performance if you understand what your strengths, weaknesses and career achievements are. 9. Stay up to date within your industry This is one area that often is left until you need to do research for a new job opportunity. Try and take 15-30 mins a week to review the trade press, watch videos or see what influencers are up to in your chosen career field. It might spark some great ideas. 10. Learn when to say no and when to say yes Finding where your boundaries are will allow you to prioritise yourself, avoid burnout and can even help to further your career when you have the time to spare. Succeeding in our ever changing world requires you to clearly think about what you want from a career rather than conforming to the "perceived norm". Build your personal brand and show the world who you are and what you can bring to them. #careertips #careerstreamline #reflections In this increasingly busy world we live in it is not uncommon for people who are older, unemployed, overstressed, balancing family or caring responsibilities or simply tired of working too hard to seek a lower-level position.
If going for an interview for a role which is a step or several steps lower than you previously worked in you may be asked why. You need to convince the interviewer that you will be fully committed to the role and not just looking for an easy life. They want to make sure that you fully understand that the salary and responsibilities will be lower than in previous roles and that you are willing to give this up. They naturally don't want you to get bored or realise that the reduction in salary is too great within a few months. From a recruiter's point of view that is a bad outcome since recruiting and onboarding a new employee is time consuming and costly. The best approach is to focus on the attractive elements of your target job so why you are moving towards the lower level job as opposed to moving away from your current higher level role. Tip: Make a list of the most appealing aspects of the new role and relate these to your previous roles and what you enjoyed the most. It can also sometimes be helpful to share more personal reasons why you are interested in a lower-level role e.g. a more manageable schedule or lower stress levels. An example answer could be "I am sure you are concerned whether I won't stay in this role long-term. Actually I am eager to move into this role as I will be able to use the same skills I am using in my current role in a less high-pressure environment. I like to make a difference to an organisation but would like to step back from some of the high stake stresses of my current role". Remember to clarify that you are in this for the long haul and how you can add value to the organisation through picking things up faster (show your expertise and qualifications as a plus not a drawback). You could also strengthen your case further by ending the interview with the question "Are there any concerns you have about my employment that I haven't yet answered?". The key is to alleviate any worries your potential new employer might have. In conclusion, frame your answer in terms of what is appealing about taking on a lower-level position. #lowerposition #careerchange #stepdown In all of our working lives, finding our way through, reflecting and respecting our journey is important, even if it means stepping out of our comfort zone. A philosophy called 𝙄𝙠𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙞, loosely translated to mean "𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨" encourages you to do this. Ikigai provides a framework for you to analyse the four components of your life.
⭐ What I love (your passions). ⭐ What I am good at (my vocation). ⭐ What I can be paid for (my professions). ⭐ What the world needs (my mission). Knowing your ikigai can help you:- 🍀 Design your ideal work lifestyle 🍀 Create strong social connections at work 🍀 Create a healthy work-life balance 🍀 Pursue your career dreams 🍀 Enjoy your work You may face some challenges along with the way as you will have to ask yourself some difficult questions which might push you out of your comfort zone. 🔆 Feeling overwhelmed - set some little goals to achieve step-by-step which won't then lead to this feeling of climbing a mountain and not reaching the top. 🔆 Lack of time or perceived lack of time - schedule in that focus time in your day to truly identify what is most important to you. 🔆 Worry and anxiousness - it is natural human behaviour to feel scared or anxious when having to push yourself out of your comfort zone. However it will get easy over time. Once you find "your thing" it will help you truly focus on what is most important to you in a career and indeed your life. My "Planning For Your Future Career" toolkit helps you with identifying what is most important to you in a career and is available from the shop priced at £10.00. Just remember ... this is a continuously developing model as you move through life but acts as a framework or foundations for you to build upon and help give you some stability and structure to what you truly want from a career. #ikigai #careerreflection #careerreview #futurecareer |
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