Not sure which career path to choose? Feeling overwhelmed by your options as a Lebanese job seeker? We’ve put together a step-by-step guide designed specifically for you to find your true calling
Start with Self- Assessment Tools
Think of this step as your “who am I?” moment. It’s an essential part of your career guide, especially if you’re unsure where to begin. Self-assessment tools are a great starting point because they help you understand your personality, strengths, skills, and ideal work environment.
Here are a few popular ones to explore:
- 16Personalities: Great for understanding your personality type, communication style, and ideal workplace
- StrengthsFinder: Helps identify your strongest traits and how to apply them in a career
- Holland Code (RIASEC): Matches your interests with potential career paths
So, once you complete these assessments, take a moment to reflect on the results. What patterns or themes stand out?
For example, if your assessment shows you’re highly creative and value independence, careers in design, writing, or entrepreneurship might align well. If you thrive in structured environments and excel in problem-solving, roles in finance or project management could be a great fit.
Map Out Your Skills
Next, take stock of what you’re already good at, and don’t overlook skills gained from everyday experiences. Create two lists: one for hard skills (technical abilities) and another for soft skills (personal traits).
Everyday skills you can totally count:
- Babysitting experience? That’s responsibility, time management, and conflict resolution
- Volunteering at events? That’s teamwork, leadership, and customer service
- Managing a budget for a club? That’s financial planning and problem-solving
These skills are essential to build your CV and connect you to real-world job roles.
Align Your Values with Career Goals
How do you want your future career life to look?
Understanding your core values will help you find roles that align with your priorities. Create a career values checklist that covers what’s important to you:
- Work-life balance: Prefer flexible hours or remote work?
- Creativity: Want a role that allows room for innovation?
- Stability: Looking for job security and long-term growth?
- Impact: Want to work in roles that make a difference in people’s lives?
If you value work-life balance, roles in remote project management or freelance writing may be ideal. If impact drives you, consider careers in education, healthcare, or non-profits.
Explore Career Paths That Fit
So, you’ve explored your personality type, identified your skills, and nailed down your core values — now what?
The next step is connecting those insights to real career opportunities. The key is finding roles that align with who you are, what you’re good at, and what matters most to you.
With JOBSEEQR, you can:
✅ Browse in-demand jobs across various sectors.
✅ Check the required skills and qualifications for each role.
✅ Explore personalized career pathways based on your profile and goals.
Our learning pathways feature (available on our app in both Google Play and App Store) takes things further by:
- Highlighting key skills to focus on.
- Suggesting courses (both free and paid) to help you grow.
- Connecting you with communities where you can network and learn from industry experts.
Clarity Comes Through Action
Reach out to professionals via LinkedIn or career-focused communities
You can ask questions about a typical day in their role, what skills helped their success, and what advice they would give to someone starting out in this career path. Connect with Lebanese professionals on LinkedIn or join Lebanon-based career communities to ask questions and gain real-life insights.
Freelancing or Volunteering
Try taking on small projects or volunteer roles to test new fields before fully committing. For example, volunteering at a local Lebanese NGO or community event can showcase teamwork, leadership, and social impact great additions to your CV.
Enrolling in Short Courses
Finally, you can gain relevant skills in new industries with online courses or workshops. Online platforms like Udemy, and LinkedIn Learning offer flexible courses that fit your schedule.
If you’re feeling stuck or a little lost figuring things out, you’re not alone. We’ve been there too. You might find comfort in reading our blog on Maintaining Mental Health while Job Searching for support, reflection, and practical tips to get back on track. You got this.