Know Yourself - Job Seekers

Know yourself.   Examining your personality, and all that involves, would go along way to avoiding disappointment candidates experience through rejection from prospective employers.  I understand most of us can't just do whatever we want and hope to make enough money to support ourselves, let alone our families.  Think starving artists.   But that's not to say you shouldn't engage in some serious introspection as to what makes you tick.   For example, are you more of an introvert (ie, you recharge from alone time), or extravert (ie, get charged from social involvement)?  We all are some of both, but where does your personality predominately fit?  And what types of jobs generally fit your personality?  Outplacement services can help, but most people don't have the money.  They need to elucidate what they can on their own through self-analysis and talking with friend, family, and peers.   No doubt this process is ongoing and evolves over time, but just forcing yourself to do the exercise (write on white board identifying where your strengths and personality intersect with available jobs) will perhaps help avoid expending huge amounts of time chasing jobs that may be more trouble than what they are worth - meaning your sanity.