Resources for Finding Your Purpose

Welcome to the Grad Connect Job Board! 

Even though the job market is a challenging place for new and experienced professionals, we know it's still possible to find your perfect fit. We encourage you to consider not only your work experience as a qualifier for roles. Do you have relevant skills or talents that can give you a competitive edge? Don't be afraid to lean on your natural strengths and highlight them in your applications. Good luck! 

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On today's episode we talked about talked about the importance of identifying what fulfills you, and curating the life you desire. Here are a few resources to help you begin the process to living authentically.


Finding Purpose, Calling, and Talents

Clifton Strengths Finder Assessment: https://bit.ly/3FlYB4r

How to Get Unstuck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAISHJkMs_Q

Writing Your Life Plan



Books

The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest: https://bit.ly/4j5px6p

Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://bit.ly/44LgUuu


We'll be back next week with more resources! 

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