You need to know yourself before you decide on a career. These questions might help you make a start on discovering yourself.
Your interests:
- What excites or energizes you?
- What activities do you engage in outside of class?
- What issues are you passionate about?
Your values:
- What motivates you to do your best?
- What is important to you?
- What do you want to get out of work?
Your skills:
- What do you do well? What are your strengths?
- What do your friends or family often come to you for help with?
- What are your natural abilities?
Your dreams:
- What would you love to do if you knew that you would succeed? What would be the perfect job for you?
- Where do you see yourself in 10 to 15 years?
- If you could take on anyone’s job, what would it be?
Need a hand?
- Full-time students can take advantage of our formal career testing.
- Current students, or alumni who’ve graduated in the last two years can speak with a career advisor in the Student Resource Centre.
- The Alberta Learning Information Services website has some helpful assessment exercises.
