My career profile

Choosing a first career path or a new career can be difficult. What if you choose the wrong direction? What if you end up in a career that suits neither your interests, nor your abilities, nor your needs? The clearer you are about your values, abilities and priorities, the more likely you are to make a better career decision.

The following questions can help you know more yourself and your career options.

Q.1  My interests (things I really enjoy) are:

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Q.8  To improve my skills, I am willing to invest:

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Q.2  My work experience has included:

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Q.9  The time I am willing to invest in work is:

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Q.3  My 5 priorities at this time are:

(List in order of importance to you, and add any others as needed.)

 

time with familyfree time

building wealthgetting a living income

gaining experiencedeveloping skills

flexible work hours emotional wellbeing

challengeadvancement opportunities

 

Q.10  My qualifications are:

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Q.4  I can/want to work in the following locations ______________________________________

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Q.11  My ideal work conditions are: _______________________________________

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Q.5  My skills are: ______________________________________

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Q.12  My strongest people skills are: ______________________________________

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Q.6  I enjoy (or would enjoy) working at:

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Q.13  My achievements are: ______________________________________

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Q. 7  My work qualities are:

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Q.14  My ideal job is: ______________________________________

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