Self Assessment

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Traditions In the past, typical to complete a

prescribed set of studies and stay in the field until retirement

One decision and that was it! Today people make several academic

and career changes: Why? Wise choices not made initially Interests and skills may have changed Careers selected no longer exist

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Why Self-Assessment

Starting with the self-assessment process can give you more choices and increase your

confidence that you are on the right career path

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Why Self-Assessment (cont) A self assessment can reveal:

Your personal attributes Values Skills Interests

These are important for you to make informed career choices that are appropriate for you

Looking for a relationship between these personal characteristics and the work that you are considering is the most important step you can take before you write a resume or begin the search for a job

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Why Self-Assessment: How Examine your interests, strengths and

traits Ask yourself:

What do I do well? What do I enjoy doing? What do others tell me about myself? What energizes me? What am I passionate about?

Answers to these questions will help you to identify your strengths and make decisions around the contributions you make

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Why Self-Assessment: Factors Personal attributes Values Skills Interests Culture Gender Family and significant others Disability Pride experiences and pride list ( with

details)

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Why Self-Assessment: Factors Personal attributes Values Skills Interests Culture Gender Family and significant others Disability Pride experiences and pride list ( with

details)