Having trouble finding a job? Wanting to switch careers?

 

If you are struggling with getting a job, switching careers, or looking to embark on a different work path, ask yourself these 7 questions:

🌸 The Flower Exercise: Finding Your Ideal Career from What Color Is Your Parachute?

If you’ve ever felt lost in your job search or unsure about your next move, What Color Is Your Parachute? by Richard N. Bolles offers a powerful tool: the Flower Exercise.

Instead of jumping straight into job listings, the Flower Exercise helps you look inward first — to understand who you are and what you really want in your work life. It breaks down your ideal job into seven “petals,” each representing a core element of career satisfaction:

🌼 The 7 Petals of the Flower:

  1. Favorite Skills – What are you good at and enjoy doing?

  2. Preferred People Environment – What kinds of people energize you?

  3. Ideal Working Conditions – What’s your best work environment (pace, structure, culture)?

  4. Core Values & Purpose – What matters most to you in life and work?

  5. Fields of Interest – What topics or industries naturally draw your curiosity?

  6. Preferred Location – Where do you want to live and work?

  7. Income & Responsibility Needs – What salary and level of responsibility do you need?

When you complete all seven petals, you end up with a clear, personalized picture of your dream job — a map to guide your career decisions and job search strategy.

💡 Why It Matters

The Flower Exercise shifts the focus from what’s available to what fits you. That simple change can lead to a much more fulfilling and aligned career path.

If you're at a crossroads, overwhelmed, or just ready for change, taking the time to fill out your “flower” can be the first step toward clarity.

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