Evaluation should include
- interests (areas in which the person wants to spend time and energy)
- talents (natural, in-born aptitudes)
- abilities (skills in performing mental and/or physical tasks)
- principles (priorities that are important to the individual)
- personality traits (strengths and weaknesses, people skills).
Online assessment resources include the Virginia Education Wizard. Results should be matched with the results of career counseling to select potential careers.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- Why should one evaluate personal assets as the first step in career exploration?
- How might values affect career choices?
Communication
- What personal assets can help human services workers relate to clients?
- Why is it important to recognize personal weaknesses?
Leadership
- What leadership skills and techniques are necessary in dealing with clients, their families, colleagues, and other community professionals?
Management
- What actions and behaviors of human services workers demonstrate a strong work ethic?
- What can be learned through self-reflection and evaluation?