Are You A Problem-Solver?

When thinking about your future career, it’s common to focus on landing a specific job title. But that mindset is shifting. As Jules Schroeder, founder of the Unconventional Life podcast, suggests, job titles aren’t as central to career exploration as they used to be.^[1]

So what should you focus on instead?

Rather than aiming for a particular job title, consider the kind of impact you want to make. This approach can help you build a meaningful career that reflects your values and strengths—regardless of the title on your business card.

Your career “sweet spot” can be found at the intersection of three key areas:

1. your unique skills and education,
2. the impact you want to have on the world, and
3. the jobs that are actually available.

Finding where these three areas overlap is a powerful way to identify a career path that is not only viable but also deeply meaningful to you.

Watch: Finding Your Career Intersection Points

Quick Chapter Recap

• You career exploration can start with problems you want to solve, or the impact you want to have – not just job titles
• Your ‘career sweet spot’ might be at the intersection of your desired impact, available jobs and relevant skills/education
• There is no ‘perfect’ career path – you decide what you want to prioritize and what you can compromise on