Or tell us about yourself? How is it that this simple question in an interview can cause an otherwise articulate individual to falter and stumble their way through a response?
How is that so many people are stuck by this straightforward request?
Surely, as we spend our entire lives with ourselves, we must learn something about our strengths, weaknesses, interests and preferences along the way. Do we really not know ourselves?
Maybe you're one of those people who escaped from school or work for a year to go "find yourself." So, what did you find?
As life-enriching as these adventures can be, you don't have to go granola, live in the woods or climb a mountain to find yourself. Besides, you may not have the means or interest to do such things.
Self-awareness comes from within.
So how do you access it? What are some things you do to get at that self-awareness? What do you ask yourself? Surely at least some of you have gone through this exercise. What worked for you?
Whether your goals are personal or professional, knowing who you are and what you want is the place to start. There are a number of tools and resources available to help you get to know yourself. Take the time to get to know yourself and practice delivering the message clearly, confidently and succinctly. When the question comes up again, as it most certainly will during your job search, you won't fumble for an answer.
Do you know yourself?
How is that so many people are stuck by this straightforward request?
Surely, as we spend our entire lives with ourselves, we must learn something about our strengths, weaknesses, interests and preferences along the way. Do we really not know ourselves?
Maybe you're one of those people who escaped from school or work for a year to go "find yourself." So, what did you find?
As life-enriching as these adventures can be, you don't have to go granola, live in the woods or climb a mountain to find yourself. Besides, you may not have the means or interest to do such things.
Self-awareness comes from within.
So how do you access it? What are some things you do to get at that self-awareness? What do you ask yourself? Surely at least some of you have gone through this exercise. What worked for you?
Whether your goals are personal or professional, knowing who you are and what you want is the place to start. There are a number of tools and resources available to help you get to know yourself. Take the time to get to know yourself and practice delivering the message clearly, confidently and succinctly. When the question comes up again, as it most certainly will during your job search, you won't fumble for an answer.
Do you know yourself?
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Surya M Ganduri, PhD. PMP. is the founder and president of eMBC, Inc., a national firm specializing in strategic and executive leadership development processes that Help People Succeed in an Evolving World. His company is affiliated with Resource Associates Corporation, a network of 600+ associates that are dedicated to helping organizations and individuals manage strategic change, innovation, cultural transition, and goal achievement. Surya has over 26 years of business experience in management consulting, leadership development, executive coaching, process improvements, organizational development and youth leadership. Contact Surya at s6ganduri@eMBCinc.com. For more information visit www.eMBCinc.com or contact eMBC, Inc., directly at (630) 445-1321.
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