Deciding on the right job
1. Do you know what you want to do?
You may not be the person you think you
are. Look at yourself through someone else’s
eyes, do they see the same person you do when you look in the
mirror. How many skills and qualities have you got that others
should know about?
Imagine you are trying to make a good
impression, what are you going to say?
Begin by asking yourself these questions:
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Am I?
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What do I have to
offer?
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Patient
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Confidence
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Understanding
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Willingness to learn
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Pleasant
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Reliability and punctuality
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Trustworthy
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Initiative
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Adaptable
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Enthusiasm
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Positive
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Sense of humour
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Loyal
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Qualifications
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Dependable
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Experience
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Caring
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Sensitivity
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Do I?
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Do I?
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Listen
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Work well in a team
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Motivate
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Act on my own initiative
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Encourage
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Work well on my own
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Lead people
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Build or design
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Organise people and activities
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Follow instructions accurately
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Manage
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Communicate effectively
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If you don’t know the answers, ask those
around you for their opinion, you may be in for a pleasant
surprise.
Log onto the careers advice
website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
for advice and guidance on identifying your own personal skills,
qualities and strengths.
To get started in your job search, have a look at the Workways
Jobkit: