Assessing Yourself

Tricks for finding a Vocation Know Yourself Know Yourself Know what you can do Know what you can do Be honest Be honest Use some self assessment tools to determine what you would like to do – Refer to the “List of Resources” and “Assessment Tools” to assist you Use some self assessment tools to determine what you would like to do – Refer to the “List of Resources” and “Assessment Tools” to assist you

Narrowing the Field Once you have determined what you think you might be suited for identify at least 4 local employers where you might be able to see or try this vocation Once you have determined what you think you might be suited for identify at least 4 local employers where you might be able to see or try this vocation Contact the employer to go in and observe what the position entails Contact the employer to go in and observe what the position entails Observe the position at several places this will give you a more realistic view Observe the position at several places this will give you a more realistic view

Assess Again It is always good to go through the assessment tools again after you have looked at the position to see if it is accurate It is always good to go through the assessment tools again after you have looked at the position to see if it is accurate Use the “List of Resources” to help acquire skills that might be needed Use the “List of Resources” to help acquire skills that might be needed Identify places where you might be able to gain skills that are needed (i.e. volunteer positions/internships) Identify places where you might be able to gain skills that are needed (i.e. volunteer positions/internships)

Be Sure of the Fit You want to make sure that the vocation you have selected is both your preference and you have the ability for it You want to make sure that the vocation you have selected is both your preference and you have the ability for it Do a 50% test, fold a sheet of paper in half and on one half put all the likes and abilties and on the other half put all the dislikes or what you can not do – there should be more than 50% on the “can do” side Do a 50% test, fold a sheet of paper in half and on one half put all the likes and abilties and on the other half put all the dislikes or what you can not do – there should be more than 50% on the “can do” side

Find the Job! Now that you have selected a vocation it’s time to find the job, refer to the other trainings at this point to prepare oneself for employment and to help identify the employers willing to hire. Be positive and make sure that the position fits Now that you have selected a vocation it’s time to find the job, refer to the other trainings at this point to prepare oneself for employment and to help identify the employers willing to hire. Be positive and make sure that the position fits