Most of us need to make career choices more than once in our life. To do it well, you need to have a good idea about who you are and what you like. In this section you will have the chance to think about things you may not have thought about before. This section includes worksheets and resources that will help you. Browse the activities and resources on this page, or click the đź“’ Complete the Workbook button below and follow the same button to complete the workbook from 'front-to-back'.
In addition to using this guide, you can visit websites with quizzes that will help you identify your values, personal characteristics, abilities and interests that provide lists of occupations that match your answers. Here are some recommended sites to get started.
You’ll need an access code to sign in. If you don’t already have one, visit your local library, guidance office, postsecondary Career Centre or provincial/territorial employment service.
For Step 1, do the Career Quizzes and get matched up to occupations. Print the occupations and results and keep them in your folder.
When the “Home Page” opens choose “Career Planning”, create an account, and do any quizzes you like or skills/knowledge checklists. They will give you a list of occupations or fields of work to explore. Print each quiz you do and keep it in your folder.
The University of Ottawa has a great series of worksheets that can help inform knowing your interests, values, personality, employability skills and experience that may inform your Personal Profile.