 | Before you do anything else print this pretest, complete, and submit the results to your teacher. PRETEST |
| Use the resources listed below to answer these questions in at least a one page essay using one inch margins and 12 point type. Essay #1 should answer the questions: Who am I? What are my interests, abilities, attitudes, strengths (talents), physical features, learning skills, values, qualifications, work experience and general experience? What things are important to me? What is my education level? What are my lifestyle preferences? |
Resources
for Self
Assessment -
You will need to participate in interest, ability, and aptitude inventories. These type of assessments can be found in the school career center, on the Internet, at the community college, the 1 STOP CENTER, or through military recruiting offices. Once you have a good idea of who you are, you are ready to complete the first essay.
ONLINE RESOURCES
www.keirsey.com/egi-bin/keirsey/newkts.cgi
http://www.edu/career/planning/phase%20I/whoami.htm
http://www.nwc.edu/career/planning/phase1/skills.htm a skills assessment worksheet to print out and complete
http://www.nwc.edu/career/planning/phase1/interests.htm an interests assessment worksheet to print out and complete
http://www.nwc.edu/career/planning/phase1/motivators.htm a motivators assessment worksheet to print out and complete
http://www.nwc.edu/career/planning/phase1/workvalues.htm - a work related assessment worksheet to print out and complete
http://www.nwc.edu/career/planning/phase1/whoami.htm - a self assessment summary sheet to print out and complete
Motivational Appraisal of Person Potential (MAPP) Http://www.assessment.com/MAPPMembers/TakeMAPP.asp
It's worth your time to answer the 71 questions in this assessment.
You'll be provided with 10 areas of career interest that match our profile.
You'll also be able to read a synopsis of your profile.
http://mois.org/moistest.html
Michigan Occupational Information System-Self-Assessment Career survey - this
site provides a brief survey to you to find out what your career interests
are. The survey is divided into three survey areas (interests,
aptitudes, and experiences) to narrow your interests. Once you submit
the survey, three job categories are displayed. each category has a list
of positions that can be clicked to find further information about the career.
http://www.2h.com/Tests/personality.phtml
a list of different personality tests
http://www.keirsey.com/
Keirsey Temperament Sorter http://www.keirsey.com/cgi-bin/keirsey/newkts.cgi
This personality test scores results according to the Myers-Briggs
system. Once you have taken the test, you will receive your Jungian
Personality type. A summary of personality types presence in the general
population and their characteristics is also provided. Possible job
paths and work environment preferences are included
http://www.coach.net/personal.htm
Lists of tests and assessments great list of all kinds of tests
Http://www.jobweb.org/catapult/catapult.htm
Links to different places to visit about careers
http://www.jobweb.org/catapult/Assess.htm
Career Assessment tools link to Career development manual at University of
Waterloo
http://www.muskingum.edu/~cal/database/PSInventory.html
Home Room I Activities I Materials I Your Grade I Teacher's Corner
Carol M. Holtz
choltz@yuba.net
Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter
School
1104 "E" Street
Marysville, CA 95901
last revised: 06/02/01