When it comes to job hunting, it is critically
important that you identify your skills and can
clearly and persuasively articulate these skills to
prospective employers. Surprisingly large numbers
of students and graduates do not have a clear
understanding of what they have to offer and are
sabotaging their job-hunting efforts as a result.
A self-assessment is an important preparatory
step for any graduate job seeker. It is a process of
actively reflecting on yourself and your experiences
to identify core skills, goals, knowledge, attributes
and motivations. It can help you identify previously
unrecognise strengths, preferences and areas for
improvement. It may seem like navel-gazing but it
is a healthy and worthwhile activity that will greatly
improve your prospects of getting a job (more
importantly, the right one) and making sound
career decisions.
The benefits of such regular self-assessment
include:
c
P Drawing your attention to previously
unrecognised skills