An Astronaut, an Engineer, an Architect, a primary school Teacher or Paramedic… what is it that gets you excited to get out of bed in the morning?
With “The Great Resignation” in sight, you can be certain that many people are thinking about taking a leap of faith and changing careers drastically.
But, did you know…?
The top two google searches that follow “Careers that…” show that people are more interested in finding a career where they can help other people or make a difference in the world… OVER what pays well.
Surprising?
Well, perhaps not. Erik Erikson, a famous psychologist known for patenting the phrase “Identity Crisis”, talks about our need as human beings to leave a legacy… and make this world a better place for future generations.
He developed the theory of Psychological Development in humans, which talks about the various stages humans go through in the quest for personal development and fulfillment in life.
During the Generativity versus Stagnation stage, major milestones happen; such as a major relocation or a drastic change of career path!
Do you feel unmotivated and uninterested in your work?
Some people may experience a struggle with finding new purposes in life, and failure to resolve this crisis may lead the feeling of stagnation.
Combined with the factors of COVID19 causing us to rethink our purpose in life and Erik’s Generativity versus Stagnation theory; more and more people are seeking support to find out what career is right for them.
Our career experts at Optimum Consulting are ready for this question.
We currently offer a “Career Motivations Workshop”, which combines a world renowned personality and cognitive abilities assessment with targeted career advice.
We talk about transferable skills, and how to make these more prevalent in your resume and how best to showcase these in your interview.
Visit our Career Support Platform or call 07 3228 8400 for more information.
Sources: Erik Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development (2019). Retrieved from https://www.psychologynoteshq.com/erikerikson/