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In last week's value finding exercise, you were tasked with going through a list of values and selecting those which resonate with you. You selected words based on your personal preferences. Again this week, I'll help you further focus on and define your personal preferences utilizing personality tests. These exercises are so important when looking to build your ideal position. We can take what we know about ourselves for granted. It takes a lifetime to get to know our own inner workings, because we are always changing with each new, daily input. Being able to clearly communicate your personal preferences is key in every aspect of life, including finding fulfilling work. The results of personality tests do not define you (this is not meant to be reductive), they will however help you to further understand and clearly communicate aspects of yourself. You will then have a repository of pithy descriptors from which to pull when crafting a cover letter, resume, or speaking about ...

Working remote is not for everyone.   Myers Briggs Personality Type Indicators , Gallup strength finders , Enneagram , even your horoscope will all tell you a bit about yourself, but no single one will fully describe you.   All self-assessments hold some value, but ultimately it is best to constantly reassess your situation to find your ideal working conditions. Your ability to work remote will also most likely change over time.   The option to work anywhere will seem attractive (or not) to different people for different reasons. Sorry, as in most things, there is no one size that fits all AND fits well. That just doesn’t happen. Some people are pre-disposed to a remote working situation, but that does not mean it is the best for them.   It is more likely that certain positions are better able to be performed in a remote setting, but that does not mean the same for those individuals performing them. Many things should go into making the decision of where and ho...