Career Self-Assessment
Making decisions about a career path can be a challenge. It is hard to know what to do and where to find information. Once it's found, it's hard to know how to sort it all out.
To help in selecting a career path, the following assessment was designed to clarify tasks that can help you make a decision. Career Self Assessment is comprised of four knowledge areas: Self-Knowledge, Career Exploration, Experiencing Career Alternatives, and Implementation of Choice.
Take the Career Self Assessment
Career Self Assessment
Self-Knowledge
I Can…
Yes No
Describe my interests
Describe my strengths and weaknesses
Describe my skills
Describe what is important to me
Describe what I want in a career
Describe what employers want
Career Exploration
I Can…
Yes No
Identify two or more careers that match my skills and interests
Describe education needed for my career
Describe my preferred work environment
Describe the tasks I want to do every day
Identify where to get more information about my career
Use a decision-making process to develop a career plan
Identify a major that prepares me for my chosen career
Experience Career Alternatives
I Can…
Yes No
Relate information in classes to my chosen career
Use resources to compare transfer requirements to four-year schools
I Have…
Yes No
Gained experience in my career field through service learning/volunteering
Developed a plan to assist in changing my major
Developed a plan for transferring to another school
Developed a job search plan
Reviewed and updated my career plan
Interviewed people working in jobs that interest me
Implementing Career Choices
I have…
Yes No
Developed a plan for my job search
Investigated sources for job openings
Developed a network to assist me in my job search
Prepared a resume that has been reviewed and critiqued
Prepared cover letters that have been reviewed and critiqued
Identified and developed skills to keep a job
Set goals and objectives
Developed self-marketing skills
Practiced answering interview questions
Developed sources of information for help in the future
Review your answers and pay particular attention to those you answered “no.” These questions will help you determine those activities that will help you in your career search process.
For further assistance, review the resources are listed below or contact Career Services at 410-386-8523.
Helpful Resources
Self Awareness
- Talk with the career counselor (A118)
- Utilize the Career Library (A118)
- Attend a Career Café
- Complete various assessments (MBTI, SDS, Discover)
- Register for Career Development Throughout the Lifespan (CAR 100)
Career Exploration
- Speak with the career counselor (A201)
- Conduct informational interviews
- Utilize resources in the Career Library
- Utilize career information books in the school library
- Check-out “What Can I do With a Major in…”
Gaining Experience
- Participate in service learning opportunities (A118)
- Participate in activities with the Academic Communities
- Participate in leadership positions in clubs and student government
- Obtain a student worker position on campus (A114)
- Do volunteer or paid work in the community
- Apply for an internship
Implementing Career Choices
- Attend a Career Café dealing with resume writing, interviewing, networking
- Speak with an academic advisor (A102) about a transfer plan
- Attend the annual spring Job Fair to meet employers and start networking
- Utilize the Job Board (Student Center)
- Register on College Central Network and post your resume
- Attend transfer road trips to visit local colleges and universities.
- Utilize ARTSYS to determine what courses you need to transfer
