Career Self Assessment Questions

"Know thy self" is sage advice when trying to figure out the job market. Here are a list of self-assessment questions to help you with that process.

Interests

• What activities absorb my attention?

• What situations energize me?

• What words would I use to describe myself?

• How would others describe me?

• What do I dream of doing, but never seem to get to?

• What subject areas am I most passionate about?

Skills

• What activities am I best at?

• What are my strengths and weaknesses?

• What skills do I want to use in a job?

• What skills do I need to develop?

Values

• What personal rewards do I seek in a career? $, recognition, work/life balance?

• In what ways must I be challenged on the job? Physically, intellectually, creatively?

• What activities bring me greatest satisfaction?

• In what type of work environment would I be happy? By myself? Brainstorming in a group?

Personal Traits

• What personal qualities will help me be successful at work?

• Am I able to get along with supervisors? Co-workers? The public?

• Does my personal style enhance my work with people, data or things?

• What are the work settings and job functions that interest me?

• What can I do to explore and prepare for these options?

• What related course work and hands on experiences would be beneficial?