I have been out of uniform for some time now and still have not found a good career fit. What am I doing wrong?

I have been out of uniform for some time now and still have not found a good career fit. What am I doing wrong?
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From the Expert: The short answer is "nothing."

 

This could just be the journey to what’s next taking longer than you expected or desired. Or you could be pursuing roles that do not speak to your strengths which are different than skills.

 

For example, you may be really good at processing lots of information or diving into spreadsheets – but if you feel drained after doing so, or dread the thought of doing those things, they are simply skills, not strengths. 

 

A strength is an activity that gives you energy. Recall a time when you loved your job. What were the actual activities you were doing? Or, think about the last time you lost track of time (at work or not), or forgot to eat because you were so engrossed in something – what were you doing? That is where your strengths and passion lie 

 

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Cmdr. Erin Cardinal, USN (Ret), ACC, CPC
Cmdr. Erin Cardinal, USN (Ret), ACC, CPC

 

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