Personal Development

Assignment

5 marks per question (50 marks)

1. Make a list of passions, interests, school subjects you like, and hobbies that you wish could be a career.

2. Examine to see if there are any patterns in question #1. What are the patterns or what are the diversities.

3. Make a list of values you hold dear such as adventure, family, money, security, independence, etc. Make a list of as many as you can.

4. Describe your personality strengths. For instance how would your best friend describe you as creative, sociable, thoughtful, reserved, humorous, quiet, intellectual, responsible, etc? List as many as you can.

5. What skills do you have right now? Do you have any special talents? Skills working with people? Computers, communication skills in writing and speaking, leadership skills, math skills, technical skills, skills working in small groups and independently? Skills with machinery and tools? Artistic skills? Musical skills, language skills, etc.

6. What skills would you like to add to your life?

7. List the short-term jobs or summer jobs that you enjoyed such as yard work, babysitting, pet sitting, and house sitting. What made this job enjoyable?

8. Describe the working environment of your perfect career. Where would this job be located geographically? What kind of salary would make you happy? Do you prefer working alone, in small groups, or in large groups? Do you think you would like routines or would you like variety? Do you want room to advance in your career? Do you want to work indoors, outdoors, or both?

9. How much education beyond high school are you willing to acquire to land the career of your dreams?

10. In your own words, what does this quote mean to you? Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. Confucius