This is the first step in the career planning and job search process. It is crucial for career decision-making and it is essential as the first step to being able to market yourself successfully to potential employers. It applies to everyone, whether you are seeking your first full time or part time position, changing career direction or marketing yourself for voluntary or contract work.

Understanding Yourself – Self-assessment.
Many people want to take a test to find out which job or career is perfect for them. This is not realistic as there may be many jbs and careers that will suit you and no test can provide all the answers. However, it is possible to assess yourself and think about the type of work that will be most suitable for your unique background, traits, needs and wants.

What is Self Assessment? And what is the purpose of Self Assessment?
Find out how Self Assessment can assist you in making sound career choices.

How to Assess Yourself
Now that you know about Self Assessment you are ready to start assessing yourself. Typically self assessment is broken down into the following areas:

• Skills and Abilities
• Interests
• Work Attitudes and Values
• Personality

Barriers to Self Assessment
It is important to understand how the barriers we may place for ourselves can affect the choices and decisions we make. Find out about Barriers to Self Assessment and strategies to deal with them.

Other Self-Assessment Resources and Activities
This section contains more useful links for Self Assessment.

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