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Discover your individual purpose through this 12-minute lesson from Yale University that guides you through uncovering the deeper motivations behind your career choices. Explore powerful reflection tools and worksheets designed to help you examine your past decisions, envision your future aspirations, and understand your intrinsic motivations. Complete a comprehensive personal purpose worksheet by analyzing your past choices, identifying your core personal attributes, and mapping out your future horizons. Learn to recognize your "flow states" - those moments when you feel most energized and effective - and identify your "big why" to understand what truly drives you professionally. Develop a clear, impactful personal mission statement or career impact statement that will serve as your compass throughout your job search and career journey. Master the significance of individual purpose in both career development and leadership roles, gaining essential skills for making your job search more intentional and purpose-driven. This lesson is part of "The Hunt" course, which provides a structured framework for navigating career transitions in today's dynamic job market, combining self-reflection with practical networking and storytelling strategies to help you land opportunities that align with your values and strengths.
Syllabus
06 Find Your Why: Crafting Your Personal Purpose Statement | Job Searching with Purpose
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