The role of self-assessment in career planning
Student learning associated with this concept can support achievement of provincial learning outcomes:
NB 3
NL 1, 2, 3, 4
NS 1, 2, 5, 10
PEI 1, 2
Whether searching for a part time job or exploring future career opportunities, it is important for students to take inventory of and reflect on their interests, personality, learning styles, knowledge and motivations (myBlueprint). By completing a variety of self-assessments that allow them to reflect on who they are in relation to their goals and career aspirations, students will be better positioned to make an informed decision about where they see themselves during and after completion of high school. It is also important for students to understand that no “one” self- assessment tool will be able to help them find the answers they may be looking for and that inventories should be repeated and taken at different points in time. Their lived experiences help them learn, develop skills and clarify priorities and may result in changes to inventory findings as well as their goals. Teachers can also encourage students to share the results of self- assessments with family members or other individuals who may be a career influencer and can support them in their career exploration.
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