On-The-Spot Self-Assessment for Psychology Majors

Use this sheet as a starting point for Career Services Office examining your career-related interests. 202 Pryzbyla Center You can discuss it with a Career Services (202) 319-5623 counselor. [email protected] … http://careers.cua.edu

Identifying Job Search Possibilities - On the Spot Self-Assessment

1. What would those who know you reasonably well, such as instructors, close friends, previous/current work supervisors, relatives, etc., say are your special talents or areas of potential? (Check all that apply.) ___ Leading others to decide or accomplish something. ___ Writing ___ Juggling several ongoing responsibilities in an efficient, organized manner. ___ Public speaking. ___ Helping others in articulating and resolving problems (personal, other) ___ Organizing events so they run smoothly. ___ Selling/persuading others about ideas, products or services. ___ Researching information, then synthesizing and reporting the results. ___ Instructing others in how to understand or do things by presenting information in a logical manner ___ Handling detail work, e.g., numbers, lists of information, accurately and thoroughly. ___ Utilizing artistic talents, e.g., drawings, music, creative ideas ___ Other: (List as many as come to mind.)

2. Depending on our personalities and needs, we seek different rewards or outcomes from our work. Being truly honest with yourself, what do you hope to gain experience in or obtain from the work you do? (Choose 4 items (two positive, two negative) and rate them in importance to you according to this scale): 1=essential 2=important 3=neutral 4=of little importance/prefer not to have 5=of no importance/wish to avoid at all costs ___ Outlet for expressing myself creatively. ___ A high standard of living. ___ Constant variety in my daily duties. ___ Involvement with people on a constant or near constant basis. ___ Opportunity to work alone or mostly by myself. ___ Intellectual stimulation. ___ Being seen as a leader. ___ An opportunity to solve problems of various kinds. ___ Being on the cutting edge of technological change and innovation. ___ A chance to improve the quality of life of others less fortunate than me. ___ Enough time away from work to pursue personal interests/family obligations a great deal. ___ A work situation that involves pressure and risk-taking. ___ Consistent duties that allow for focused attention on my work. ___ Public recognition for what I do.

3. If you were independently wealthy and could devote your time to reading, writing, discussing or engaging in anything, for ex., national/world issues, literary topics, personal interests, what would your choice(s) be? Be as specific as possible.

SEE BACK OF PAGE. 4. What work areas (e.g., politics, social service, publishing, computer programming, consulting, retailing, banking, law, etc.) are you sufficiently interested in or curious about to do some reading? (Write as many areas as you can think of. Try to provide at least three.

5. Based on your answers to #s 4 and 5, identify as many organizations as possible that appear relevant.

Bring this to an appointment with a Career Services counselor. We’ll work with you to expand on this and organize your job search campaign.