Evaluating Yourself


An important part of deciding what you want to do is first understanding yourself. Self-evaluation will help you analyze what things are important to you in the kind of work you will choose and the kind of employer for whom you will work.
Answer each question honestly. The are no "right" or "wrong" answers.

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1. What do you do best? Are these activities related to people, things or data?

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2. Do you communicate better orally or in writing?
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3. Do you consider yourself a leader of a team or a group?
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4. Do you see yourself as an active participant in a group or team?
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5. Do you prefer to work by yourself?
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6. Do you prefer working under supervision?
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7. Do you work well under pressure?
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8. Does working under pressure cause you anxiety?
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9. Do you like taking responsibility?
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10. Would you rather follow directions?
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11. Do you enjoy new projects and activities?
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12. Do you prefer to follow a regular routine?
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13. Rank the following things of most importance to you when thinking about a job:
Salary Type of Work Location
Prestige of Employer People (Boss and Colleagues)  
14. Do you prefer to work a regular 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule?
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15. Would you like a job with a lot of travel, moderate amount, or small amount?
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16. What kind of working environment do you prefer?
a. Do you prefer working indoors or outdoors? b. Which do you prefer:
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18. Are you willing to move?
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19. Do you prefer to work for a non-profit or for-profit organization?
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20. Are there other factors to consider?


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Updated: 02/01/05

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