Career Self-Assessment Worksheet

Part 1: Skills Inventory

List your top 5 skills (abilities or talents).

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2. _______________________________
   
   
   
3. _______________________________
   
   
   
4. _______________________________
   
   
   
5. _______________________________
   
   
   

For each skill above, rate your proficiency by circling a number (1 = Novice, 5 = Expert):

Skill 1 proficiency (circle): 1 2 3 4 5


Skill 2 proficiency (circle): 1 2 3 4 5


Skill 3 proficiency (circle): 1 2 3 4 5


Skill 4 proficiency (circle): 1 2 3 4 5


Skill 5 proficiency (circle): 1 2 3 4 5

Describe a real-life example for one of your top skills (choose one):

Part 2: Personal Values

List your top 5 personal values (e.g., honesty, creativity, security).

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5. _______________________________
   
   
   

For each value, rate its importance to you (1 = Low importance, 5 = High importance):

Value 1 importance (circle): 1 2 3 4 5


Value 2 importance (circle): 1 2 3 4 5


Value 3 importance (circle): 1 2 3 4 5


Value 4 importance (circle): 1 2 3 4 5


Value 5 importance (circle): 1 2 3 4 5

Explain why one of these values is especially important to you:

Part 3: Interests Exploration

List your top 5 interests or activities you enjoy (e.g., sports, coding, art).

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5. _______________________________
   
   
   

For each interest, rate your level of enthusiasm (1 = Low interest, 5 = High interest):

Interest 1 enthusiasm (circle): 1 2 3 4 5


Interest 2 enthusiasm (circle): 1 2 3 4 5


Interest 3 enthusiasm (circle): 1 2 3 4 5


Interest 4 enthusiasm (circle): 1 2 3 4 5


Interest 5 enthusiasm (circle): 1 2 3 4 5

Describe a recent experience when you engaged in one of these interests:

Part 4: Reflection Questions

1. What patterns do you notice across your skills, values, and interests?

1. Was there anything that surprised you about your responses? Explain.

1. How might these insights guide your choice of potential careers?

Bring this completed worksheet to your next session to use with the Career Research Organizer and Personal Goal-Setting Template. Good luck exploring your strengths and passions!

Career Research Organizer

Use this organizer to document key information for three careers you’re interested in. Conduct online research using the Online Career Explorer Links and fill in each section for Career 1, Career 2, and Career 3.

Career 1: _______________________________

Career 2: _______________________________

Career 3: _______________________________

Reflection and Comparison

1. Which of these three careers appeals to you the most, and why?

1. What are the biggest factors influencing your choice (e.g., salary, interest, outlook)?

1. How does your top choice connect to your skills and values identified on the Career Self-Assessment Worksheet?

1. Based on this research, list one SMART goal you might set in the next session related to your top career pick.

After completing this organizer, bring it to your next meeting to develop detailed action steps using the Personal Goal-Setting Template. Good luck with your research!

Personal Goal-Setting Template

Use this template to turn your top career choice into 2–3 SMART goals. Fill out each section completely and bring this to your next session for review.

SMART Goal Guidelines

• Specific: What exactly will you accomplish?
• Measurable: How will you track success?
• Achievable: Is it realistic given your resources?
• Relevant: Does it align with your career interests and values?
• Time-bound: What is the deadline or timeframe?

Goal 1

SMART Goal Statement:

Action Steps

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3. _______________________________
   
   
   

Timeline

• Start Date: _______________
  
  
• Target Completion Date: _______________
  
  
  

Resources & Support Needed

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• _______________________________
  
  
  
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Confidence Rating (1 = Low, 5 = High)

Circle one: 1 2 3 4 5

Progress Reflection (to complete later)

• What went well?
  
  
  
  
  
  
• What challenges did I face?
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Next steps to stay on track:
  
  
  
  
  
  

Goal 2

SMART Goal Statement:

Action Steps

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3. _______________________________
   
   
   

Timeline

• Start Date: _______________
  
  
• Target Completion Date: _______________
  
  
  

Resources & Support Needed

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• _______________________________
  
  
  
• _______________________________
  
  
  

Confidence Rating (1 = Low, 5 = High)

Circle one: 1 2 3 4 5

Goal 3 (Optional)

SMART Goal Statement:

Action Steps

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2. _______________________________
   
   
   
3. _______________________________
   
   
   

Timeline

• Start Date: _______________
  
  
• Target Completion Date: _______________
  
  
  

Confidence Rating (1 = Low, 5 = High)

Circle one: 1 2 3 4 5

Good work! Keep this document as a living plan and update it regularly to stay on track toward your career goals.