Chapter 2. What Do You Want to Do? (Goals!)

Here we are at the first question in this diagnostic series.

Whether your career needs help or you are just curious, welcome. Whether you are from IT or from some other sector exploring IT—welcome. Even if you are just looking to start a new career—welcome. This book is for everyone. Here is a word that IT folks love to use—this is a generic series of questions to help you introspectively look at your career and help you analyze what you might want to do professionally.

I suggest you use the following strategy as you read through all the questions in this chapter and upcoming chapters. Take notes! Record the following:

• Thoughts

• Feelings

• Actions or reactions to the statements and suggestions made ...

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