Personal Assessment

Personal Characteristics Self-concept The mental image you have of yourself. It’s how you understand yourself. Attitudes An opinion or general feeling about something. Aptitudes A natural tendency to do something well, especially one that can be further developed; AKA your talent

Personal Characteristics Continued Personality The totality of qualities and traits, as of character or behavior, that are particular to a specific person. Self-esteem A feeling of self-worth and confidence. It’s how you feel about yourself.

Personal Interests and Preferences School courses Interest Survey Hobbies School/Work environment Job tasks Data/People/Things

Personal Talents/Abilities Verbal Numerical Clerical Manual Dexterity The ability to use your hands skillfully Mechanical Reasoning Measures the ability to understand basic mechanical principles of machinery, tools, and motion Spatial/Visual Acuity The ability to be able to tell if something is in the correct place, has correct perspective, or is aesthetically pleasing

Skills and Strengths Utilization of Resources Interpersonal Skills AKA Social skills; display of friendliness and sensitivity to the needs of others through communication and listening (i.e., interacting with others in a positive way Use of Information Technology

Skills and Strengths Continued Basic Skills Those foundational skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and English as a Second Language. It also includes learning skills and study skills which are both necessary for students to succeed at the college level. Thinking Skills Personal Qualities Unique to every individual

Homework Write an essay discussing your career of choice (if you have one) or the one you listed on Wednesday’s Bell-Work Assignment. Identify ways that your current self would be a good fit for your career choice. Do this by writing a paragraph for each listed below: Personal Characteristics Interests and Preferences Talents and Abilities Skills and Strengths

Homework Continued All essays must also contain an introduction paragraph, where you introduce your career choice, and a conclusion paragraph determining whether your career choice is still a good fit after a this personal assessment. This essay must be submitted by the end of day Tuesday through Canvas.