Everybody want’s to become somebody. Many migrants have problems defining what that somebody is. Culturally migrants are often coy about talking about themselves. Others believe that their Karma will define their future and they have very little say in the matter. In my many years of teaching migrants, I have found that many migrants are not really sure what their goal is or what exactly they want to be. Yes, I want a good job, good pay and a good status. Come on, be more specific. Does good pay mean $15 per hour or $50 per hour?
What exactly would you be doing in 3 years from now? Where exactly do you want to take your career path in the next 5 years? Lewis Caroll said, “If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there.”
“Who in the world am I? Ah, that’s a great puzzle” - Lewis Caroll. To be explicit about your future you need to first of all know who you are and understand your strengths and weaknesses. At the job interview you will be asked questions relating to your goals and your personal attributes – good and bad. Have you got your answers for these?
If you have never seriously asked yourself these questions then it is about time you looked at yourself in the mirror and self reflect. Talk to your close friend and ask him or her what they think your qualities are. Think ahead and write down your goals. Are they realistic, can you really achieve them? What should you do now in order to realise your goals or how would you turn your weaknesses into strengths?
I started as a factory worker making rubbish bags. I had no option then because I needed the money to survive. But I had a clear goal before me to reach the heights as a successful manager. Today I work as the General Manager for the world’s most used wine search engine. Blood, toils and tears got me here.
Looking back I can see my footprints from the valley below. My journey is unique. You cannot be me but you can reach the heights like me, only if you know who you are and where exactly you want to go. Faith in your self and your creator will get you there.
What exactly would you be doing in 3 years from now? Where exactly do you want to take your career path in the next 5 years? Lewis Caroll said, “If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there.”
“Who in the world am I? Ah, that’s a great puzzle” - Lewis Caroll. To be explicit about your future you need to first of all know who you are and understand your strengths and weaknesses. At the job interview you will be asked questions relating to your goals and your personal attributes – good and bad. Have you got your answers for these?
If you have never seriously asked yourself these questions then it is about time you looked at yourself in the mirror and self reflect. Talk to your close friend and ask him or her what they think your qualities are. Think ahead and write down your goals. Are they realistic, can you really achieve them? What should you do now in order to realise your goals or how would you turn your weaknesses into strengths?
I started as a factory worker making rubbish bags. I had no option then because I needed the money to survive. But I had a clear goal before me to reach the heights as a successful manager. Today I work as the General Manager for the world’s most used wine search engine. Blood, toils and tears got me here.
Looking back I can see my footprints from the valley below. My journey is unique. You cannot be me but you can reach the heights like me, only if you know who you are and where exactly you want to go. Faith in your self and your creator will get you there.
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