Designing Your Career

Job titles often fail to capture the full spectrum of our responsibilities and can limit our perception of career growth. This article advocates for breaking down your job into specific roles to gain a clearer understanding of your work. By identifying and analyzing these roles, you can pinpoint areas of satisfaction and dissatisfaction, leading to more informed decisions about your career path. This approach empowers you to design a fulfilling and dynamic career, moving beyond the constraints of traditional job titles.

This article appeared in the November 2023 edition of Alaska Business.

https://digital.akbizmag.com/issue/november-2023/design-your-career/

Here is a short video introducing the concept.

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