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Being passionate about your career is a good thing. Following your career passion may not be.

R. Chris Steilberg, PhD — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 01:44:08 +0000

Most think that the career guidance to "follow your career passion" is obvious -- a "no brainer." The problem is they're right. But if you lose your brain pursuing your dream career -- then anything, and nothing, will do. The pivotal issue is where and how one finds their passion. Sometimes career passions are unrealistic ... as Mick warns, "you can't always get what you want." Sometimes the seeker of career passions needs to get real. That's counter-cultural and NOT what people want to hear. This article addresses the problem of dysfunctional beliefs in career searches and how to fix them.

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Meaningful work has never been so important

R. Chris Steilberg, PhD — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:34:41 +0000

We are living in an era of extraordinary global challenge and change. The world of work is particularly affected, and us with it. In this article I make the case that "meaningful work" is now in demand, both by workers and the labor market. In the near future it will be the only type of work there is.

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Career guidance isn’t always about jobs, it is always about people

R. Chris Steilberg, PhD — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 01:40:52 +0000

Technology has become a, if not 'the', major provider of career guidance. But the variables and algorithms these run on are designed for -- and create -- "average" job seekers for "average" jobs. It's a numbers game. But if you or someone you know has lost their job, or questioned the career path they've been on, you know it's not that simple. Job loss can be traumatic. Mid-career/life crises are real. Uncertainty can be overwhelming for job seekers. A quick list of "top match" jobs isn't the answer for most. It's much more complicated and nuanced. In every case, good career guidance is primarily concerned with the person. Some need a better understanding of jobs. All could use a better understanding of themselves. Sometimes a job isn't the answer at all. Algorithms give answers, but they may be to the wrong questions.

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