Between Sessions with Dr. Sharon

Career Satisfaction and Personality

August 05, 2023 Episode 3
Career Satisfaction and Personality
Between Sessions with Dr. Sharon
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Between Sessions with Dr. Sharon
Career Satisfaction and Personality
Aug 05, 2023 Episode 3

Dr. Sharon presents career satisfaction as a key indicator of career success and personal fulfillment. Approximately 65% of employees report being satisfied with their work, while only 20% are passionate about their work. Personality plays a role in career selection and satisfaction, as people tend to be more satisfied with careers consistent with their personality characteristics. Some traits are advantageous for performance, adjustment, and feelings of satisfaction, regardless of the career path. Learn about the role that personality assessments and understanding specific work environments can play in the process. Dr. Sharon poses a series of questions to help you begin to identify factors related to your career satisfaction.

Disclaimer: Dr. Sharon Givens provides advice and information that are not intended to replace professional therapy or counseling. Listeners are encouraged to seek assistance in addressing their mental and physical health needs.

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Dr. Sharon presents career satisfaction as a key indicator of career success and personal fulfillment. Approximately 65% of employees report being satisfied with their work, while only 20% are passionate about their work. Personality plays a role in career selection and satisfaction, as people tend to be more satisfied with careers consistent with their personality characteristics. Some traits are advantageous for performance, adjustment, and feelings of satisfaction, regardless of the career path. Learn about the role that personality assessments and understanding specific work environments can play in the process. Dr. Sharon poses a series of questions to help you begin to identify factors related to your career satisfaction.

Disclaimer: Dr. Sharon Givens provides advice and information that are not intended to replace professional therapy or counseling. Listeners are encouraged to seek assistance in addressing their mental and physical health needs.