Worksheet For Career Development

Once you are ready, it is important to start seeking a job.  Many people are not sure what kind of job they are best suited ofr or maybe confused about what kind of job they would like.  The following is a questionnaire to help determine likes and dislikes regarding a job.  In addition, it helps to define strengths and weakness to help you find a job that you would like and that you will be potentially good at performing.  This self assessment for a job is designed to help you explore options for a job.  There are also other assessments online or at your local community college.  Most community colleges offer free job or career assessments.  A professional can help you to determine job options.  

To help you plan for your future and reach your goals and dreams, complete the following self-assessment.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL  

What kind of job would you most like to have?




Why do you think you would like this particular job?




What types of jobs would you like to learn more about?




Is there anything special about the place where you would like to work?




What would make you work hard, even if it was work you didn’t like to do?




Are there times that you cannot work?




What do you like/dislike about your current job? What did you like most about your last job?  What did you like least about your last job? Or, if you do not currently have a job, which things would be important, when you get a job? 




EXPAND ON THESE:


Co-workers _______________________________________________________________________
(What would you look for?)



Money ___________________________________________________________________________

(What would you look for?)


Supervisors _______________________________________________________________________ 
(What would you look for?)


Work environment __________________________________________________________________

(What would you look for?)
 

Type of work ______________________________________________________________________
(What would you look for?)
 

Indoors/outdoors ___________________________________________________________________
(What would you look for?)
 

Schedule/routine ___________________________________________________________________
(What would you look for?)
 

Transportation by __________________________________________________________________
(What would you look for?)
 

Job training _______________________________________________________________________
(What would you look for?)
 

Rules ____________________________________________________________________________
(What would you look for?)
 

Variety of tasks ____________________________________________________________________
(What would you look for?)
 

Work hours _______________________________________________________________________
(What would you look for?)
 

Location __________________________________________________________________________
(What would you look for?)
 

Benefits __________________________________________________________________________

(What would you look for?)

 

Job security _______________________________________________________________________
(What would you look for?)
 

Other _____________________________________________________________________________
(What would you look for?)





JOB PREFERENCES:


Food Service                      Working in a Store 


____   Wash dishes                                           ____   Stocking shelves

 


____   Outdoor litter pickup                             ____   Cleaning

 

____   Cooking                                                   ____   Cashier

 

____   Prep cook                                                ____   Bagging groceries

 

____   Setting table’s                                         ____   Setting up displays

 

Clerical                               Services for People

 

____   Filing                                                        ____   Child Care

 

____   Answering phones                                 ____   Assisting in a nursing home

 

____   Using copy machine                                    

 

____   Typing

           

____   Data Entry/ Doc. Shredding

           

Warehouse                            Commercial Laundry

 

____   Janitorial/Housekeeping                        ____   Washing

 

____   Material handling                                    ____   Drying

 

____   Inventory                                                 ____    Folding

 

____    Placing on hangers



Animal Care                       Hotel Services

 

____   Dog/Cat boarding                                   ____   Housekeeping

 

____   Feeding                                                   ____   Bell Hop

 


____   Animal bathing                                        ____   Doorman

 

____   Pet baby-sitting

 

           

Anything not mentioned above? ___________________________________________________________

 

 

PERSONAL LIFE


1.             Please tell us what household tasks or activities you like / dislike or want to learn:

 

dusting                   L   D   W         sweeping       L    D    W            make appts        L   D   W              

 

set table     L   D   W           cleaning       L   D   W              mopping           L    D    W

 

clear table  L   D   W               wash dishes    L   D   W              cooking         L    D    W

 

dry dishes      L   D   W               empty trash     L   D   W              ironing        L    D    W

 

make lunch    L    D   W               gardening        L   D   W              pet care       L    D    W

 

laundry               L   D   W               baking              L   D   W             vacuuming         L     D    W


Anything else you like / dislike or want to learn not mentioned above?



SOCIAL INTERESTS  

Do you prefer spending time alone, with people, or both? ___________________________

 

Do you prefer spending time with men, women, or both? ___________________________

 

Do you prefer people who are the same age, or doesn’t it matter? ____________________

 

If you are with a group do you prefer a large or small group? ________________________

 

Do you prefer fast paced/loud activities, or slow paced/quiet activities? _______________

 

RESIDENTIAL

 

1.     Describe where you live:

 

 

 

 

2.     Are there hours when you are required to be out of your home?

 

 

 

 

STRENGTHS & NEEDS

Take a few minutes to think about you. What are your strengths ? What are your needs (what you need help with or what you’d like to learn to do on your own)?

 STRENGTHS                             NEEDS



AT WORK:                                                                          AT WORK:

 

           

 

 

IN THE COMMUNITY:                                                        IN THE COMMUNITY:

 

 

 

AT HOME:                                                                          AT HOME:

 

 

 

 

FOR FUN:                                                                          FOR FUN:

 

 

 

 

WITH OTHER PEOPLE:                                                    WITH OTHER PEOPLE:

 

 

Are there strengths of weaknesses that are not mentioned above?

 

When looking for a job or career path, a job assessment can help you to explore options.  A professional career counselor can also help you to identify strengths, weaknesses and possible career matches for you.