Understand How and Why Personality Can Hold Back Professional Success (Insights)

We all assume we know what our professional skills and strengths are – but what if there's a mismatch with our innate personality? Here’s how Polaris helped this mid-life, mid-career Singaporean.

Earlier, he had his first session of Workforce Singapore’s Polaris programme, which is designed for those who are:

• Exploring career opportunities;
• Seeking clarity before making crucial career decisions;
• Looking to move up in their career;
• Contemplating to hone their expertise in a specific role.

If you haven’t heard about Polaris, here’s a quick rundown: It’s a suite of personalised career guidance programmes delivered by Workforce Singapore (WSG) and its appointed providers, Ingeus and AKG.

It is designed for those who are:

• Exploring career opportunities;
• Seeking clarity before making crucial career decisions;
• Looking to move up in their career; and
• Contemplating to hone their expertise in a specific role.

You can read how the first session went here, but listen here for some key takeaways that he learnt from his career coach, Joey Kang on his work-related behaviour, linked to his communication style and approach to work, as well as preferences and energy for specific roles and tasks!

Key highlights to listen to:

(2:00) What is the Workplace Big Five, and how does it help with your career?

(2:41) Why personality is linked to professional success

(3:23) Job security: have we been defining it incorrectly?

(4:29) Your industry and your job function are two separate things!

Need personalised guidance in your job search? Register for a complimentary session with WSG’s Career Matching Services today and get the support you need.

Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg

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