Step 9 - Evaluating
Self (and new experiences)
Achieving life goals requires action. Creating your future ...
is not the result of choices among alternative paths offered by the
present, but a place that is created, first in mind, next in will, then
in activity. The future is not some place where we are going to, but
a place we are creating. The paths are not to be discovered, but made,
and the activity of making the future changes both the maker and the
destination.” John Schaar - futurist
You may have noticed that in many ways, the process of finding a work
experience placement, of any kind, is very similar to looking for employment.
This means you have learnt life long skills. Always remember that work
placements (like many employment options) are rarely advertised in general
media outlets, so effective self-marketing and networking skills are
invaluable. This will require effort, but the rewards will be worth
it in the long run. Then, when you are in employment, you to will be
able to offer a work placement opportunity to someone just like you!
Congratulations and best wishes in your career journey!
ACTIVITIES
Peruse the attached information then review Step 1 and reflect on your
learning journey.
Complete the online quiz and checklist
Action and complete the attached checklist (below). If you need assistance,
contact a career advisor.
File your checklist in your career portfolio.
Develop an ongoing 5 year career plan.
Resources:
Form: Checklist of Micros Competencies
and Skills - [.pdf | 200.46 kb]
Use this form to check how you are going! It will also allow you to
write down what you need to do too.
Remember that you need to action everything you intend to do!
Career
Assessment Tools and Tests
You may find these self-assessment and career discovery tests useful
if you need a little help. But remember, no-one (or no computer knows
you better than you know yourself! However, they may give you a start
to understanding your attitudes and interests as they relate to possible
career choices.
Student
evaluation of work experience
Although the practical skills you can acquire through work experience
are important, it is also a valuable opportunity to reflect on self
development. In the work placement, you should reflect on how well you
coped with the culture and the politics, what you enjoyed, what you
found boring and what your particular skills seem to be. Warwick University
(UK)
The Riley Guide to
self assessment resources
Self-assessment is a process by which you learn more about yourself
-- what you like, what you don't like, and how you tend to react to
certain situations. Knowing these things can help you determine which
occupations and work situations could be a better fit for you. You may
recognise some of these tools if you ever worked with a career counsellor
or consultant.
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