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 Learning about yourself will provide clues as to what careers will satisfy you and give you a sense of purpose.
The following web resources can help identify your personal characteristics that define who you are. After completing each web task, print the results for future reference.
What Do You Value?
Values represent what is important to you. An example - if you enjoy doing things for your friends and neighbors, then you may value helping others. Learn about the types of things you value.
What Skills Do You Have?
Skills are the tasks you know how to do. An example - the ability to persuade others to see your point of view is a natural skill. Discover what learned/natural skills you possess.
What Are Your Interests?
Interests are the activities and experiences you enjoy. An example - if you enjoy programming software, then you may like logical step-by-step procedures. Match your interests with in-depth career profiles & educational requirements.
- CareerCruising.com - To access the Career Cruising website you may use the username CHINOOK and the password CAREERS.
What Is Your Personalilty?
Defining your personality can confirm why you excel at some tasks over others. An example - if you enjoy doing new things, you may thrive in an environment that provides constant change. Learn what motivates you by discovering your personality type.
What Lifestyle Do You Want?
Lifestyle represents where and how you live, work and play. The career you choose will impact your lifestyle. An example - some careers require that you travel or attend business meetings and/or may require you to work evenings and weekends; some careers may require you to work in one office Monday to Friday, 9-5. Download, complete and print the following exercise for your records.
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