April 23rd, 2007
Big Picture vs. Detail Oriented
A Job that Fits Your Personality
Have you ever accepted a job you thought was going to be great but turned out to be a complete disaster? I know I have! I’ve experienced the frustration of working in a job that was a horrible fit for my personal work style. Every day, I felt like a square peg being pounded into a round hole.
Fast forward over twelve years later and now I do what I love and my work is in complete alignment with my skills, passions and personality. I know how working in the right job elevates the overall quality of your entire life. That is why I’m committed to helping other professional women find that same level of career fulfillment and satisfaction for themselves.
For a job to truly “work” for you, it must be in alignment with your personal preferences. You can have a job that fits your skills and interests, but if it doesn’t blend with your personality, it’s not going work for you.
This month, I review five different work styles. Assess them all and identify which ones most closely match your personal preferences.
Work Style #4: Big Picture vs. Detail Oriented
Do you consider yourself a big picture person? Do you enjoy strategic thinking and viewing things from the 30,000 foot level? Or, are you one who loves the details?
Some women are excellent at brainstorming and prefer to leave the details to others. Other women have a knack for turning an idea into a perfectly executed project - with all of the “T’s” crossed and “I’s” dotted.
Both skill sets are highly valued in the workplace. The key is to know the ingredients that make you thrive - then harness the power of your natural strengths and talents.
Whichever you prefer, there is no right or wrong. Simply identify which fits with your preference so you can understand and embrace your personal work style.
Next week, I’ll address work style #5: Out and About vs. In the Office.
Until next week, here’s to your continued success!
Maret
