A client of mine was recently discussing her interest in going into the legal profession. At first, she considered the possibilities of becoming a paralegal and the kinds of roles paralegals play in the field of law when she remembered her abilities assessment results and said: “Oh, no, that would never work for me.” She knew she had a strong need to be in the limelight, to be a kind of a natural performer like Johnny Cochran and it occurred to her that being a paralegal wouldn’t quite fit. read more »

Almost everyone occasionally feels job stress. We all know that work can sometimes be a royal pain, leaving us feeling irritable and overwhelmed. We take a “mental health break,” call in sick or just start counting the days until that next long weekend. But some experts think much of worker’s stress comes from a lack of “fit” between their work and who they are as individuals. Knowing how to match your style to your job can make work go a lot easier. read more »