Strengths Self-Assessment Worksheet

Instructions: Complete each section thoughtfully. Use the space below to write full responses.

1. List five skills or abilities you believe you have. For each, give a brief example of when you used it successfully.Skill 1 & Example: __________________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Skill 2 & Example: __________________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Skill 3 & Example: __________________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Skill 4 & Example: __________________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Skill 5 & Example: __________________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Describe two achievements you are most proud of (in school, work, community, or personal life). What strengths did you use, and how did it feel?Achievement 1: __________________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Achievement 2: __________________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Think about tasks or activities that energize you. List three you enjoy and explain why each energizes you.Activity 1: ___________________ Why: ____________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Activity 2: ___________________ Why: ____________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Activity 3: ___________________ Why: ____________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. From the skills you listed above, choose your top three strengths and rate your confidence in each on a scale of 1 (low) to 5 (high).• Strength 1: __________ Rating: ____
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • Strength 2: __________ Rating: ____
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • Strength 3: __________ Rating: ____
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. Reflection: How might these strengths guide your career goals? Write two specific ways these strengths could help you succeed in a future job or educational path.– Reflection 1: __________________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   – Reflection 2: __________________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Career Anchors Discussion

Purpose: Use the concept of career anchors to connect your personal values and strengths with possible career paths.

Discussion Guidelines (2 minutes)

• Listen actively and respectfully.
• Speak one at a time; allow everyone a chance to share.
• Keep comments focused on ideas and insights.

Guiding Questions (4 minutes)

1. Which career anchor resonated most with you?
   • Take 30 seconds to jot down your initial thoughts.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • Then, share with a partner: What about this anchor stood out to you?
2. How does that anchor connect to your top strengths?
   • Think about the skills you listed on your Strengths Self-Assessment Worksheet.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Follow-up: In what types of school or community activities have you already used this combination of anchor and strength?
3. In what ways could this anchor guide your future career choices?
   • Brainstorm one job role or industry that fits this anchor.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Follow-up: What is one small step you could take this week to explore that field?
4. Peer Connection:
   • Invite one peer to respond: Do you share this anchor or a different one?
   • How might teammates with differing anchors collaborate effectively in a workplace?

Closing Reflection (2 minutes)

• Prompt: What is one key takeaway about yourself from today’s discussion?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Volunteers share aloud or write it down to keep for Session 2.

Interest Word Storm

Time: 3 minutes
Materials: Sticky notes or index cards, markers, whiteboard or large chart paper
Purpose: Quickly spark ideas about personal interests and give everyone a chance to share.

Instructions

1. Distribute three sticky notes (or index cards) and a marker to each student.
2. On each note, write one word that describes something you love doing, feel curious about, or would like to explore.Word 1: __________________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Word 2: __________________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Word 3: __________________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Invite students to place their notes on the board or chart paper.
4. As a group, quickly scan the notes and cluster similar words together (e.g., “drawing,” “painting,” “sketching”).
5. Read aloud one or two interesting clusters and ask:
   • Which of these clusters surprises you? Why?
   • Does anyone see a new interest they didn’t realize they shared with classmates?

Transition: Tell students that just as we saw clustering of interests today, in Session 1 they’ll begin connecting these interests to their personal strengths and career possibilities.

Next Step Note

Time: 2 minutes
Materials: Pen and your Strengths Self-Assessment Worksheet if you need a reminder of your strengths.

Instructions: Use this exit ticket to commit to a clear action and prepare for our next session.

1. Action Step: What is one specific activity you will do this week to explore a strength or interest you identified today?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Plan: How will you complete this step? (e.g., whom will you ask, what resource will you use?)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Support Needed: Who can help you carry out this action?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Question for Next Time: Write one question you still have about setting or pursuing your career goals.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Reminder: Keep this note in your folder. We’ll revisit your action step at the start of Session 2 to track your progress and answer your question.