Take a Career Walk

The “Career Walk” involves an active and regular examination of career goals, aspirations and an evaluation of progress made along the way. God’s Word tells us that when we commit our work to Him, our plans succeed (Proverbs 16:3).

As a Christian, you are called to a higher standard of entrusting your career to the Lord, seeking His guidance about the job assignments you should take, and taking advantage of the Godly counsel He provides.

Throughout your work life there will be various checkpoints or opportunities to examine whether or not you are on the correct path. These routine safeguards and inspections will reveal breakdowns and weaknesses, and give you a chance to tweak and make career adjustments along the way.

Consider the following checkpoints you may visit while on your "Career Walk"

CAREER STALLED

You view your career as a dead-end that must be endured.

The one good thing about it is that it pays the bills.

You’re frustrated with doing the same thing over and over.

You expected more from a career but you just don’t seem to be moving forward.

Have you reached this checkpoint?

CAREER SIDE-TRACKED

You’re somewhat content with your career but are afraid to risk changing jobs or starting something new.

YOU are your biggest problem at work.

You know there are areas that need improvement and blind spots that if addressed, would cause you to be more proficient and empower you to reach your long-term career goals.

Have you reached this checkpoint?

CAREER CROSSROADS

You’ve come to a defining moment
in your career.

You’re not sure what to do next.

You have experience, knowledge and training; yet each time you pursue a career opportunity, decision-makers
are either threatened or intimidated by your qualifications and impede your progress.

Have you reached this checkpoint?

CAREER INTERRUPTIONS

You’ve lost your job and are unemployed. You’ve searched and applied for jobs, but have been unsuccessful.
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Stress levels are high; depression and despair are knocking at your door. You need help and encouragement.



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Have you reached this checkpoint?

CAREER SWEET SPOT

You’re content and believe you are where God wants you to be in your career.

Your current career is meeting your needs and gives you peace. Things are going well with you and you are in the center of God’s will

Have you reached this checkpoint?

People wanting to maximize their “Career Walk” are looking for honest and objective feedback about their situations. They want:

	Answers to hard questions about job and work.
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	Ways to keep motivated and focused on career goals.
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	Wisdom to identify and remove obstacles that impede career progress.
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	Assistance in designing and taking actions that will improve and build upon what they have already achieved in their careers.
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	Biblical guidance to help them grab hold of all that God has designed, thereby increasing their role and effectiveness within the Body of Christ.