1. Workshop # 3
Who Am I?

2. Key Workshop Elements Access strengths and learn more about yourself
Identify personal skills and what you have to offer an employer
Recognize accomplishments and how they affect your life

3. Introduction
This workshop will help you to identify your core strengths and competencies.
Through self assessments, we will identify your strengths and skills, and teach you how to incorporate these strengths into your job search.

4. Who can tell me their top ten skills off the top of their head?
Question??
Who can tell me their top ten skills off the top of their head?

5. Introduction
Most of us recognize others’ unique characteristics, but do not always understand our own and how we are truly unique.
The more you know about yourself and the more clearly you can describe your own strengths, preferences and values, the more options and opportunities you will have.

6. Self Assessment
Self assessment enables you to present yourself to employers in a compelling way. (Think of this as HIREABLE)
The key is to think of yourself as the owner of a self-managed portfolio, a unique group of talents, skills and competencies that you can use in a wide range of settings.

7. Who Am I?
The more knowledge you have of the skills in your portfolio, the more career choices you have.

8. Aptitude Inventory
To choose a career, you have to know your aptitudes. An aptitude is a strength or talent. For example, you may be a good ball player. This means playing ball is strength, or talent, you have. As you read through the list, circle one of the letters in each statement that best describes you.
A. I’m not afraid to talk in front of a class.
B. I like to take things apart to see how they work.
C. I keep up with the latest fashions.
D. I’m always offering advice to my friends.
E. Math is my favorite subject.
F. I enjoy sports.
A. I talk on the phone a lot.
B. I like finding out about how things were invented.
C. Music is very important to me.
D. I’m not shy about speaking my mind.
E. I like to play dominos or checkers.
F. I know how to use tools.
A. I enjoy explaining things.
B. My favorite TV shows are about science or nature.
C. I’d rather make a birthday card than buy one.
D. I hate to sit still.
E. I’m very careful about all of my things.
F. I’d rather be outside than inside.
A. I eat healthy food and exercise as much as possible.
B. I’m interested in plants and animals.
C. I really like art class.
D. I’d rather work with a group than work alone.
E. I like going to natural history museums.
F. I enjoy working with my hands.
A. I like to help people.
B. I’m curious about a lot of things.
C. I keep a diary.
D. I like being a team leader.
E. I’m shy about speaking in a group.
F. I’d rather move around than sit and watch TV.

9. Aptitude Inventory Results
Enter the number of each letter you circled:
A’s ______ B’s ______ C’s ______ D’s ______ E’s _______ F’s ______
If you have a score of three or more next to a letter, you might be interested in the careers listed next to the corresponding letter below, or in starting a business that would require similar talents and interests. If you did not score three in any one category, that just means your talents and interests are still developing. Try to be more conscious of your interests and aptitudes as you do schoolwork, spend free time, or hang out with your friends.
A: You are interested in people and their problems. Maybe you could do some babysitting or volunteer work. You would probably enjoy helping others.
Examples: Doctor, Social Worker, Teacher, Day-Care Center
Owner, Nurse, Therapist/Counselor
B: You are curious about how things work. Your curiosity could lead you to a career or business that requires problem-solving.
Examples: Scientist, Market Researcher, Detective, Engineer, Financial Analyst, Mechanic
C: You are interested in what makes you tick and in expressing your feelings through art or music. You might like creative work.
Examples: Cartoonist, Musician, Photographer, Graphic Artist, Advertising Executive, Architect
D: You are outgoing and like to get people to work together. You might like a career that involves persuading, leading, or directing others.
Examples: Salesperson, Lawyer, Politician, School Principal, Restaurant Owner, Coach
E: You are attracted to school subjects and hobbies that require logical thinking. Work involving attention to detail and organizational skills might be attractive to you.
Examples: Accountant, Banker, Laboratory Worker, Chemist, Secretary, Weather Forecaster
F: You like to be physically active. Your hobbies might include building things or gardening. You might want to explore a career that would involve working with your hands.
Examples: Carpenter, Gardener, Contractor, Archaeologist, Surgeon, Veterinarian

10. Results ~ Anyone surprised by their results?
Do you think it is a fairly accurate representation of yourself?

11. Food for thought ~
When you know what you are good at, it helps you to focus your job search on those jobs that you are most likely to land.
The key is to use your attributes to your advantage.
In the job interview, your core strengths, competencies, personality and appearance are what ultimately distinguish you from the competition.

12. Think of your successes, accomplishments, and achievements
Fruits of Success
Fruits:
Think of your successes, accomplishments, and achievements
For example:
Attending
Everest College
is a Fruit

13. Fruits of success ROOTS: Think of your
talents, skills and competencies
For example:
Good communication skills is a root

14. Think about it ~ Did anyone ADD extra roots or fruits? Why or why not?
Would someone that knows you well be able to add extra roots or fruits?
Are you surprised with how many strengths and accomplishments you really have?

15. Brutal Honesty
Understanding your core strengths is only ONE piece of knowing who you are. This next worksheet is designed to help you understand what motivates you toward success.

16. Motivation
Motivation comes in a variety of forms ALL MOTIVATORS ARE EQUALLY VALUED.
For example:
It is perfectly okay to be
motivated by money, which is,
in fact, one or the reasons we work.

17. What motivates YOUR achievements?
Money
Recognition
Challenge
Pleasure, Feeling of Accomplishment, Winning

18. What motivates YOUR achievements?
Acceptance, Friendship,
To help others, Connections
Obligation, Pressure
Security, Freedom

19. Discussion
Who was clearly motivated by the SAME motivator for most of your achievements?
Does anyone have a lot of different motivators checked in a single column?
Is anyone surprised or did you learn anything about yourself from this exercise?

20. Have a wonderful day!!