Interests
What activities and industries interest me?
What words would I use to describe myself?
How would others describe me?
What do I dream of doing?
What subject areas am I most passionate about?
What do I like to do in my free time?
Skills
What are my strengths and weaknesses?
What skills do I want to apply in a job?
What skills do I need to further develop?
What is my decision-making style: rational or intuitive?
Values
What is important to me: money, recognition, work/life balance?
How would I like to be challenged on the job: physically, intellectually, creatively?
What social values am I interested in: literacy, poverty, healthcare?
Personal Traits
What words would I use to describe myself?
What personal qualities enable me to be successful at work?
How do I see myself interacting with: supervisors, coworkers?
What are the job functions that interest me?
In what type of work environment would I be happy: working independently, brainstorming in a group?
What can I do to explore and prepare for these options?
What related coursework and hands-on experiences would be beneficial?
What transferrable skills do I possess?
Career Exploration: Self-Evaluation Questions
Directions: Consider the following statements to help you determine where you need to spend additional time and energy in making a good career decision. Make an appointment with a career specialist to start your career exploration and development process.
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