Yes, 'knowing who you are' is the first step to having a successful career. By this we mean, understand what your personality is. So what is personality? Different theories define it in different ways. Simply put, 'An individual's personality is made up the characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make a person unique'. Also, personality comes from within and remains fairly consistent throughout life.

Surveys and career expert views reveal that it is vital to know one's strengths and weaknesses and choose a career accordingly. And when one does that, skills improve and he/she specialises in a certain area over time.