Self-assessment: the ability to plan a career
Career guidance
Updated at August 24th, 2024
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Tip: The art of career planning
Master several key competencies that enable people to be successful in planning and developing their careers.
Rate your own level of competence in each area using the following scale:
(1) I do not agree | (2) Partially agree | (3) I agree
| Competence for self-assessment | Evaluation |
| I know my interests and how they relate to my career. |
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| I know my strengths that I bring to work. |
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| I understand the areas in which I need to develop professionally. |
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| I know my values in relation to work. |
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| I know my preferred work style. |
| Career Awareness Competencies | Evaluation |
| I know how to explore career options that are relevant to me. |
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| I know how to find out about job opportunities. |
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| I know how to identify a work environment that suits me. |
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| I can identify the mission, values and goals of my department. |
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| I understand what changes are happening in my field and organization and how they affect my career. |
| Competence for setting goals | Evaluation |
| I have a long-term vision for my career. |
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| I can set goals in line with feedback on my performance. |
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| I consider the goals of my department when setting career goals. |
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| I can balance my career goals and personal priorities. |
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| I regularly reassess my career goals and the steps to achieve them. |
| Competence for skill development | Evaluation |
| I can identify skills that need to be developed in line with my career direction. |
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| I actively seek or create opportunities for development in and outside the workplace. |
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| I understand the positive impact of developing my skills on the future of the organization. |
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| I keep up with skills that are relevant to my field. |
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| In the last year, I took part in training aimed at developing my skills. |
| Competence for career management | Evaluation |
| I am confident in pursuing career goals even in times of uncertainty. |
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| I manage organizational and work changes effectively. |
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| I update my resume regularly. |
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| I can confidently communicate my strengths and skills in interviews. |
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| I am in regular contact with colleagues and other people for professional and career development. |