Before diving into your career-building, take a moment to understand yourself. A little self-assessment goes a long way and ultimately helps you recognize your strengths, spot areas for growth, and find opportunities that are right for you.
Determining Your Career Path
Following your passions is one of the most important things to consider for you to feel satisfaction in the workplace. List activities you enjoy and find rewarding, even if they aren’t job-related or you’re not the best at them. Every passion counts!
Identify what activities you do best as it highlights your strengths, reveals growth areas, and points you toward the right opportunities. Career options aren’t limited to just your degree or hobby; you may also choose careers that will help you grow more as an individual!
Your personality shapes how you work, tackle challenges, and connect with others. Understanding your unique approach to tasks, challenges, and people helps you find work that suits you and connects you with like-minded people.
Your career shapes your lifestyle, so consider all factors before making a final decision. How far is the office from your house? Are you more comfortable in a remote set-up? Is it the salary? The company culture?. Understanding your needs will help you find a job that truly fits you.
Self Assessment Worksheet
Rate the following factors in terms of importance when choosing a job.
| Irrelevant | Somewhat Relevant | Relevant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Atmosphere | |||
| Growth Opportunities | |||
| Promotion Opportunities | |||
| Flexibility / Independence | |||
| Success / Stability of Company |
Note examples of when you demonstrated these strengths based on which applies to you.
| My Strengths are... | I demonstrated this strength during... (event, activity, or project) |
|---|---|
| Adaptibility | |
| Analytical Thinking | |
| Attention to Detail | |
| Creativity | |
| Dependability | |
| Initiative | |
| Integrity | |
| Leadership |