Cannot figure out what is my strength in looking for a job

Question

I have graduated for five years, but still don't have any plan for my life. I rejects to live in a city where my farther forced me to stay. Because of the language problem and the culture difference (the local classmates underestimate our major and the local people always talk about money and being a bussiness man), I don't have any plan for career path. I joined a small company and a university project, but still found myself know nothing. Because of some personal reasones, I decided to leave this city and let go of myself for a few months. I searched job description and other people's interview experience. I realized my technique was too weak for applying for a big company. I reviewed some fundamental knowledge, but it is far away from enough. I am scared to be interviewed because I won't be able to answer the technical problems and my work experience is too weak. Besides, not working for a long time is a problem that HR might care about. What should I do? How could I possibly to greet the furture?

Answer 1

Hi!

You will most probably not be able to get help on this Q&A. What you need is some diligent advice from a career advisor, based on your individual profile. The foucs of Preplunge is somewhat different from this.

I believe as a starting point you need to develop clearness on the basic "goals" in your life. Not in terms of achievements, but rather in terms of "Which kind of life do I want to live? And which kind of career could support this?".

Best of luck!

Sidi

Answer 2

Hello,

It's really hard to give you a feedback without knowing your path. Why don't you send me your CV? I will be happy to give you my opinion on which could be your realistic target company.

Best,
Luca

Answer 3

Hello!

Can you share CV so we can give you better advise? If not, it will be a bit generic

Cheers,

Clara

Answer 4

Hello there,

Would you mind PMing me for more detailed discussion?
In order to best formulate your path, the way forward is to identify what you are passionate about, and what distinctive qualities and skillset you can showcase to the potential employer, this might not be limited to hard skills, but soft skills and hobbies as well.

Discussing this in length would be the first step for it.
If you have any documents detailing your experience, skills, or any other portfolio or work / hobbies results, that could help as well.

I wish you all the best.
Don't give up and surely a way forward will come up.

Kind regards,
Nathan

Answer 5

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