“The Concept of Self”
The concept of "The Self" is very important to consider while applying for the job. There are various aspects that should be kept in mind during the search of a suitable job. It is a fact that only right individual can have a right job. There should be compatibility with the job specifications and the individual self. Certain jobs can be perfectly executed by males and vice versa. For instance, males are considered to execute the management jobs more efficiently than females.
The recognition of the self and the realization that one can fit in for the respective job is the key to success. The job features must be in compliance with the actual self rather than the ideal self. For instance, if the actual self is extrovert, socialized, creative, etc. one should search for marketing and creative jobs. If the self is introvert, less socialized, experienced, etc. one should search for the desk jobs. So, the impacts of the self-are apparent on the efficiency of the work done by the individual. If the self is in contrary to the job characteristic and requirements, there is no or less productivity resulting in frustration and increased job turnover rate.
In addition to it, the concept of the self-reflected the self-product congruence model as well. The services or products are the reflections of the self of the seller. The attributes of the service or product match with that of the attributes of the personality of the individual concerned with the selling. So to search and apply for the certain job one should take care of the concept of the self. The self must be the reflection of the attributes of the job one is applying for.
