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HOC Employment Initiative Program
 Self-Assessment/Career Assessment
What do you want to be when you grow up? Many experts say the most
important part of finding a fulfilling career is to understand your
strength, weaknesses, likes and dislikes, values and interests. Knowing
these things can help you determine which occupations and work situations
could be a good fit for you. We recommend that you start by considering
the following questions. Of course, this is not a complete list, but it is
a good place to start.
Where would I like to work?
Would I prefer a large or small organization?
Would I be willing to travel for work?
Would I consider relocating to another city?
What companies and individuals do I most admire?
What type of work am I best qualified for?
Do I prefer working as a member of a group or on my own?
Am I a self-starter, or do I prefer having clear direction?
Do I have particular skills that employers are looking for?
Do I like to do planning that requires attention to detail?
Do I express myself well in writing? Orally?
What type of work is most satisfying to me?
Do I enjoy working with people? Or things?
Do I feel comfortable working under pressure? Am I a good listener?
Do I rather analyze than execute?
What skills would I like to develop?
Which part of my job do I do best/least?
What could I do to improve my job performance?
What type of training would I like to do?
What are my career goals?
What do I most admire in those I work with?
What am I most proud of personally? Professionally?
What would I like to be doing (and earning) in five years? In ten years?
Use this list of questions as a starting place for your job search; it can
help you look at the type of work you would most like to do, as well as
the type of organization you would like to work for. In addition, this
page contains links to a number of internet guides to help you assess your
skills and interests.
Related Links:
You might also take a look at a book by Richard Nelson Bolles: “What Color
is Your Parachute?” It is updated annually and was called “one of the 25
books that have shaped reader’s lives” by the Center for The Book at the
Library of Congress. It is a guide which helps you determine what you want
to do and how you can go about it.
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