TOOLKIT FOR
POST-SECONDARY
STUDENTS

Career transition: SELF-ASSESSMENT

1
NEVER
2
SOMETIMES
3
USUALLY
4
ALWAYS
Career transition
I understand and leverage the influence of family, friends, culture, government policies and regional economic development on my career exploration and choices
I use a variety of strategies and sources of information to explore options for learning and work
I identify possible career paths through research (e.g., print, participation, online)
I actively pursue and engage in work experience (e.g., job shadowing, co-ops, internships, youth apprenticeship, volunteering)
I embrace opportunities to get, combine or create work (e.g., apprenticeship, part-time, full-time, self-employment, “gigs” and contracts)
I recognize what impacts, and is impacted by, seasonal work
I examine how rural and regional economies can impact career opportunities and decisions
I create my own personal marketing strategy (e.g., write targeted resumés and cover letters, interview with confidence)
I gather and evaluate detailed information resulting from my career exploration process
I discuss, share and evaluate my career options with others
I explain my reasons for choosing a career pathway based on who I am, the opportunities I have explored, and labour market information
I am resilient and able to maneuver through transitions, always having a plan B (and C and D…)

Area for development = Less than 36 / Area of Strength 36 and over