Pre-order the eBook version of my new journaling workbook! a.co/d/7sTtFWQ Examples of how career assessments work: 1. Personality assessment:
 Big 5: bigfive-test.com/
 MBTI: www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test 2. Interest inventories: 
 Holland test: openpsychometrics.org/tests/RIASEC/ 
 Another Holland test: www.truity.com/test/holland-code-career-test 3. Skills test: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/discover-your-skills-and-careers/ 4. Values assessment: www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/personality/values-profile Also, I’m kind of annoyed that I forgot to do a conclusion section in the video, so I’ll do that here: - During career assessment, it’s important to ask yourself the following: What are my personality traits, and what are compatible vocations? What are my interests? What are my skills? What are my values, and what are vocations with compatible values? - Theories of career development usually emphasize either the life stages that influence your career or your personalty traits. Developmental theories start out through exploration, then making a decision, honing in on that career, and eventually putting it behind you. Trait-factor theories focus on goodness of fit between your personality traits and the traits required by certain vocations. - I would argue that learning is a lifelong, continuous, and non-linear process. You don’t have to limit yourself to one thing. It’s okay to pivot to something else. - Don’t choose a career based on what you DON’T want to do-rather, choose, based on what energizes and excites you, the thing you would like to do even past the age of 65. You shouldn’t spend your last few decades on this earth letting your mind disintegrate from disuse; if you can find something you truly love, then keep doing it every single day.

I am 67 years old and just about to retire. When i was a kid i was bullied at school and when i came home it was my mother's turn. To escape, i used to go to the local public library and would read books about heroes. I remember at 7 years old I wanted to be a Librarian. When i left school, i got another job and stayed there for 10 years, so scared of the boss. An encounter with a psychologist led me to go to university and eventually a M.A. in Librarianship. I have been a librarian for almost 30 years and it feels like a job i was meant to do. For mine, i think the career chooses you. Thank you, enjoyed the video

Saying this as someone who almost has her master’s in I/O psych - While it’s great if someone can have a job that’s their passion, it’s important to recognize that people can also have fulfilling lives that involve a more traditional/stable career along with time to keep hobbies. 1 - Sometimes turning a hobby into work can be more stressful than a person can tolerate 2 - People can still find engagement and satisfaction in jobs that are not their “passions.” Even in a typical office job, someone can fulfill the three psychological needs from Self-Determination Theory, autonomy, belongingness, and competence. People can utilize meaning-making to focus on the meaningful aspects of their work 3 - Many people simply do not have the financial risk capacity to pursue a more risky career So from a holistic perspective, people can still find meaning and satisfaction within their career while making time for their passions as hobbies. It’s perfectly okay if you’re working an office job - I am!

The hard part for me taking career assessments it that I seem to morph my answers to whatever jobs I'm thinking I should do at the time. Like when I was in college, I took a career exploration class and I fooled myself into thinking I could be an engineer or a nurse because those were two high paying options that were constantly thrown around in my life at the time. I ended up switching majors constantly and ended up with a business degree that I still have yet to be able to use and now I'm back here trying to figure a career again.

For me, it's hard because the only subject I explored as a kid and teen was art, I thought that was what I was going to do...then I found out I don't like people telling me what to draw and that I don't want my art hobby to be my job. But I always still get art related suggestions because that's all I really know

Pick a career that does at least two of the three: 1. It's easy 2. Makes a lot of money 3. You're passionate about it

I think not believing in retirement is a dangerous idea for some. Most of my life, both my parents were workaholics, and when they got home they were either too tired or too angry to engage with their children in a loving way. Once they retired, though, it's like we got new parents who are much kinder, who listen more, parents we needed as a child, and it's been so healing. Please, some people NEED retirement.

I've been in the workforce for about 14 years now. In that time, I've done a wide variety of jobs, from retail, to sales, management, even broadcasting. Went to school initially for Radio Broadcast because I wanted to do voiceover. There have only been two constants between each job: 1) Even if was something I used to like doing and I took the opportunity to do if for work, I almost immediately began to loathe it. Not dislike, LOATHE. 2) My satisfaction with the work was tied directly to the money I was making and the security it provided. My goal always has been and always will be to retire as soon as possible because being a productive member of society is not how I want to live my life.

This video comes at such a good time. Dealing with depression for such a long time has made choosing a career because I no longer know what I like and don't like. I have very interests but my interest in them is so fleeting that I'm not sure they would be viable to choose for a career. Might have to get in contact with a career counsellor. Great video!!

For the MBTI job test, I would always lie, I’m really in INFP but I know they’re not usually looking for the stuff I I am, so I do often make myself more extroverted, and seem better for the job

What would you say to someone who chose a career based off of what they were passionate about, but then the career made them lose their passion?

Ana, I love your content! I'm autistic and have a very hard time making friends, but i feel like you're my Internet older sister: always bringing up something interesting and giving good advice ❤

Thank you so much for this video, Ana, it's come at such a good time for me. I'm 17, just out of high school, and I'm dealing with all these difficult questions at once. I've been thinking about my career options for a few years now. It's not a short, one-size-fits-all answer. But it's reassuring to know that I'm on the right track. I've received a few rejection letters so far, but I remain optimistic. (Thanks again for all the videos. And I apologise for any spelling mistakes, English is not my first language)

A great example of values conflicting with potential jobs. When i was a teen the most common things i was told i should look into by counselors were law and psychology. Because i supposedly at the time had good aptitude for those fields. I upon thinking on it in my late teens decided not to because both deeply conflicted with my value systems. Specifically decided against the mental health field because of a personal revulsion towards mandatory reporting and involuntary hospitalization of people who aren't active threats to OTHERS. The idea of someone being held against their will when no crime has been committed has always seemed extremely morally wrong to me. Having seen many who have had lifelong traumas and a loss of ability to trust therapists ever again, thus never getting help they need as a result of such incidents later in life, ive never had regrets despite my deep interest in the subject. It's always wild to me how people can have the deep arrogance to assume they know what is better for a person than themselves.

Best video out here! Thanks! Excellent explaination and presentation. You are a great guide as I am so happen to be near a major crossroad in life.

I liked your summaries of the theories of career development. I'm a mid-30s grad student, so it sometimes feels like I'm arriving late to my career. It's reassuring to take a broader view, and I think I'll have the best impact in the field that I've crystallized on. Thanks for your great videos!

Ana, thank you so much for this! I went through a really horrible layoff in July (needed a career change anyway) but apart from taking care of my mental health, I’ve been seriously stuck on what else I can do. This video comes at a perfect time and I’ll be checking out that book on Ikigai for sure ❤

I was waiting so much for this topic! Thank you Anna I love your channel!

Hey ana I remember discovering your channel when you were still a student, happy to see the Dr. in your name now! Cheers

thank you Dr. Ana, I always learn something from your videos and this came at a great time for me :)

This is such a good overview! I really liked what you had to say about the MBTI. I think it's really overused, and I've definitely seen the discrimination against the introverted trait. I also love and agree with your vision of a career as something that is constantly evolving--it doesn't have to be a linear path. And the advice about not choosing based on fear is fantastic advice.

You have a great video here. I hope everyone will watch it. Thank you for the good information and advice.

Neat, helpful as per usual.

I'm 41 and have been with the same company for 13 years. I am frustrated because I feel pigeonholed from the choices I made in my 20s. I started out in stereotypical admin work and I have a hard time getting taken seriously doing anything else. I'm still interested in your book though.

A video about addiction would be a good topic to see you cover!

ok... so you just explained to me why i'm struggling so much with choosing a career... i never had deep interests, i never wanted to be anything, self awareness in my family was considered evil, i don't believe that i can learn or improve my knowledge (beliefs aren't facts and can be changed, but i keep getting demoted because i'm unable to improve my knowledge and skill set). i have a lot of work experience, the things that i'm good at, i loathe because it's very basic and the things that seem somewhat interesting i can't grasp the knowledge. i'm unsure if the best route is to get a career coach, a life coach or a therapist who specializes in career. who would make more sense?

Ur eyeliner is on point btw

This was helpful, thank you. 😊

Just found you somehow in my algorithm and I feel you can be very helpful. You look so young and a doctor already?! Woah. I wish i knew what i wanted when i was younger.. now I’m 34 but still searching. I don’t like a lot of tests too becausei feel like they are easy to manipulate. i tested as a INFJ while working with a career counselor. I thought i was an extrovert but maybe it’s a skill i had to learn since a child as the oldest in my asian family. I didn’t go too far with her though. Life has been rough and i have too much indecision.

Hi Ana, I'm so happy to hear you'll be publishing another book!!! Above all because I'll have acess to through the ebook!!! I was so sad when the jornal wasn't available as an ebook, because buying books in the US to ship to Brazil is very expensive, is there any chance you might release the ebook of the jornal?

Excellent video .very helpful ..much grattitude 🎉❤

Thank u Dr Ana!

Such a helpful video!

I am so thankful many people like myself to be able to pursue our career. Cant imagine being sorted or shuffled to a pre-determined career.

Thanks Ana

Does adhd affect this entire growth process? I still don’t know what I like anymore. Is it the depression? I thought I wanted one thing and I didn’t think it out well enough as I thought and I feel trapped because I have a degree completely unrelated to the field I now wanna go into pharmaceutical related science. I don’t know what to do and I don’t wanna waste more money on school 😭

This video made me want to actually take charge of my life! Thank you

SD story, so my grandpa worked Edison in middle management and built up the resources to retire only to find out after retirement that he had lung cancer. He died at 57.

I'll buy all 3 books of yours soon! 🦇🖤

I wish there was a way to know what each career entails so we know what we sign up for 😅

Great Video Doc! Do you edit them yourself?

Im 40 and think of where things are going. Im open to changing direction alot since i am unbound. It will be interesting to see and hear how this can help me fond clarity. And i get that doesn’t really say much about if its even plausible, or achievable if i were to find a “i want” In general my upbringing did a lot to discourage that kind of thinking. 🤷‍♀️ maybe ill get a redo

Good Video,I Like The"i dont Believe in Retirement" Ana Also you're Prettyyy

I feel like I'm behind quite a bit at 25. I didn't have many people pushing me to choose school and I ended up just going straight into the work force at 17 and been there since. I'm trying not to shame myself for it but it's hard.

i've been having an identity crisis in the last couple of months so this is the perfect timing lol

Can you do a video on how to learn more psychology on my own?

Hi Dr. Ana! Will “A Season of Life” be available in a digital format?

Hi, Dr Ana!!! I just want to say i’ve been watching you for a little over a year now and have appreciated your videos immensely. It has helped me implement some of your content to my life, and now I’m wondering if you could possibly make a video on something akin to New Year Resolutions or about disciple. I also want to wish you a Happy Holiday and Happy New year 🎉❤

Where's criminality on there? That's a career too, and often some people seem to have a personality best suited for a life of crime.

Seems my personality is best suited to underwater basket weaving 😊. Wish me well guys! 😃

I wanted to talk about environment as well because I am an architecture student and I wanted to be an architect but mostly the environment is quite toxic and there is always late night shift etc. Thats why I am not sure if I choose the right career for me and it is stressing me out what if I find an arhitecture job and I am not suitable for the environment. I don't know...

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At 15:18 I appreciated your insight on choosing your career, would you say that there is a career that is like being a therapist with less public speaking? Just wondering!

I'm not passionate about anything. I'm a truck driver, how do you find fulfillment in something you already do?

Hi Dr Ana. Please make a video about hiw to deal with executive dysfunction, i am suffering 😔💔

Where was this five years ago when I started college 😭

I might be misinterpreting but I think what you said about retirement is strangely narrow minded, and sounded a bit self-aggrandizing. I recommend you talk to more retirees about what they do and how they use their energy.

Could you leave the links?

I don't see the test/assessment. Can you please send that again? Thanks!

1:00 wow your new journal looks amazing! I wish I was handed something like this at birth from the nurse who delivered me 😂 would've saved years of bad decisions and having to figure this stuff out on my own

What would you have liked to do if you didn’t pursue your current career?

Doc it looks like your lens is smudged???

Hot take, i dont like the popping noise

13:10 My job at present is definitely not something i would do as long as i can There it is😏 i can feel something stirring. This topic is… painful… i think that days it well.

ANAAAAA!

the first link doesnt work

she can fix me

Hey Ana...Great content...what do you think about kapil gupta md

So looking T tge charts you have, they don't really include trades.

Hey Ana! What is your nationality?

Damn this is heavy stuff, its like a months worth of homework. If you still have a 9-5 to tend

I remember when you werent a doc yet

My child is very interested in the music programs and classes at their school. As their parent, I am concerned that they will struggle to find employment, or that later in life they may have difficulty with low income and benefits, if they pursue a career in music performance or teaching music. Since music is their passion, I want to encourage their involvement in music. However, I also know what it is like to struggle with finding a job, even when you have a college degree that you are passionate about. I am afraid that later in life they will regret their career choice, and I will regret not preparing them for the harsh reality that good pay and benefits might not be possible in a career in music. My child does well in school, in all subjects, so I believe that they are not constrained by ability, but rather instead by interest. Can you provide advice for this specific situation?

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I will never work a career. I work to make money. I am not married to work. I was not born onto this earth to work. I will never love to work. Anyone who does and has that much focus on what they do has no life outside of their work.

(Disclaimer: Not native speaker) Hey ana! Really love your videos :) I love how you are really diligent on your research and it really gives me a feeling of trustworthiness. I really value all the work you put into researching for each video, going beyond your academics and learning about something new for every video! However, i am not a therapist what so ever so sometimes it is a bit hard for me to filter out the information, summarize it, understand everything and most importantly, figuring out how I can apply it to my own life. I think maybe would be better an approach more like “teaching” us something that you learned and rechearched and citing the recheares on the description for those interested instead of informing us about the research that exists. In that particular aspect, i think the way dr K from healtygamerGG organizes his videos are a bit better easier to understand. At least to me of course! I try to say this in a constructive way, as I really like your content and would like to get the most out of it!! But this is just my experience and maybe I am missing something here. Thank you once again for your effort and continue the great job!

YES! retirement is bullshit

✅ good video

I wonder if she is an INFJ ?

The smartest thing that should be on everyone's mind right now should be to invest in different streams of income that are not dependent on the government. Especially with the current economic crisis around the world. This is still a good time to invest in gold, silver, and digital currencies (BTC ETH...).

Can you explain how to choose between being childfree and having children. So many women around me, including myself, are having trouble deciding and the clock is ticking 🥲

you're so beautiful

Completely irrelevant but you are so beautiful

So dum, mbti is dum. It's about goals not personality. But I guess if you have no goals then maybe it is personality. Either way mbti is dum. Big 5 FTW

meme science, glorified astrology

Why do you think its okay to give people false hopes? Optimism is a deluded ideology

I kinda think the idea of trying to find your passion is not exactly ideal when choosing a career.

Do you have Instagram