Personal Affirmation List – Appendix 1.01 (1)

Directions: Using the boxes below, list five of your strengths, five things that you admire about yourself, five of your greatest achievements, and five (5) things that you can do to help someone else.

Strengths1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

What I Like About Myself1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Greatest Achievements1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Helpful Actions1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

How might awareness of my personal strengths be helpful in determining possible career choices?

How might awareness of my traits be helpful in determining possible career choices?

How might awareness of my greatest achievements be helpful in determining possible career choices?

How might awareness of my ability to help others be helpful in determining possible career choices?

My Career Values – Appendix 1.01 (2)Directions: Place a check mark in the appropriate blank indicating how important each value is to you.

Value Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

Being successfulBeing importantHaving powerBeing in chargeFitting inKnowing what to doDoing something challengingBeing able to competeHelping othersInfluencing othersWorking aloneUsing my creativityFeeling good about myselfMaking moneyHaving a set routineHaving a changeable routineFeeling peacefulHaving a good reputationBeing respectedBeing responsibleBeing secure

Based on your responses, which of the values listed below are most important to you?_____ Income level _____ Safety _____ Work Environment

_____ Skill Development _____ Team work _____ Change/Varity

_____ Independence _____ Creativity _____ Competition

_____ Advancement _____ Helping others _____ Structure/Security

_____ Taking risks

Which of these values are important to you now?

Which of these values will be important to you in the future?

Why might your values change over time?

People, Things, or Data? – Appendix 1.01 (3)

Read each statement. If you agree, place a check mark in the Agree column. For each statement with a check mark, notice whether the word Data, Things, or People appears in parentheses after it. Then count the total number of People, Things, and Data statements you checked. Record the totals below the table. Then answer the questions.

StatementAgree

I like computers. (Data)I like to do arts and crafts. (Things)I like talking on the phone. (People)I collect things, such as stamps or coins. (Data)I like taking care of children. (People)I like to fix things. (Things)I like history. (Data)I like doing science projects. (Data)I like working with tools and machines. (Things)I like being with people. (People)I like arranging furniture and decorating. (Things)I like helping elderly people. (People)I like to solve puzzles. (Data)I like taking care of people. (People)I like looking for information in the library and on the Web. (Data)I like to cook. (Things)I like to help people. (People)I like to sew. (Things)I like math. (Data)I like to work with my hands. (Things)I like working with plants. (Things)I like to read. (Data)I belong to one or more groups, such as scouts or student council. (people)I like science. (Data)I like to work with wood. (Things)I like showing people how to do things. (People)I like to take and develop photographs. (Things)I like to entertain people. (People)I like selling things. (People)I like to write stories, poems, or articles. (Data) People: _____ Things: _____ Data: _____

Appendix 1.01 (1): People, Things, or Data? Continued

Questions:

1. Which category got the most checks?

2. Do you agree with this result? Explain. Include examples from your life that show you working with your preferred category.

3. If you disagree, tell which category you prefer and why. Include examples from your life that show you working with your preferred category.

Adapted from: Berk, Amy J. (2006). Teen Work: A Guide for Finding Work Teacher’s Resource Guide.

Tinley Park, Illinois. Goodheart-Willcox.

Rating Aptitudes – Appendix 1.01 (4)Aptitudes are natural talents or developed abilities. For each aptitude listed, rate yourself by placing a check in the appropriate space.

Aptitude Category 3High

Ability

2Average Ability

1Low

AbilityVERBALWritten ExpressionPublic SpeakingUnderstanding Written and Spoken LanguageReading Comprehension

NUMERICALMathematical AccuracySolving Word ProblemsData InterpretationWorking with Mathematical Formulas

CLERICALFinding and Understanding Written InformationSorting/ClassifyingProofreadingRecording Numerical Data

MANUAL DEXTERITYHand/Eye CoordinationReaction TimeSmall Motor Skills/ManipulationRange of Mobility

MECHANICAL REASONINGKnowledge of Tools and UsageUnderstanding of Wheels, Gears and PulleysUnderstanding of Height, Weight, Shape, Volume, and BalanceEfficient Work Process

SPATIAL VISUALIZATIONVisualization of Geometric FormsVisualization of 3-D Objects in 2-D PatternsVisualization of a 3-D Object’s Hidden Surfaces

Appendix 1.01 (4): Rating Aptitudes Continued

Interpret your ratings. For which 3 categories of aptitudes do you have the highest ratings?

1. _______________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________

Name three different occupations for which your two highest aptitudes would be important. Explain your choices.

1. _______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________

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Adapted from:Bailey, Larry J. (2003). Working, Career Success for the 21 st Century - Student Working

Papers and Exploration Package (3rd Edition). Mason, OH. Thompson/South-Western.

Think About Your Skills – Appendix 1.01 (5)Directions: Think about the skills that you use presently at school, at work and in your leisure time. Record them in the space below. Review your list. Place a check mark by your best skills. Highlight the boxes for the skills that you especially enjoy performing.

Academic Skills Work Skills Leisure Skills

“Your best skills are the ones that you do well and enjoy doing!”

What classes do you enjoy the most?

What work skills do you enjoy so much that you would do them for free?

What things do you enjoy during your leisure time?

Right for the Job – Appendix 1.01 (6)

Select 3 jobs from the classified ads. Cut and paste the ads in the space below:

Job 1 Job 2 Job 3

List 3 values and 5 personal interests/characteristics/traits that a person would need to possess to be successful performing the jobs. Describe why you feel that each of the values and characteristics are critical to success.

Job 1 Job 2 Job 3Value 1

Importance

Value 2

Importance

Value 3

Importance

Job 1 Job 2 Job 3Trait 1

Importance

Trait 2

Importance

Trait 3

Importance

Trait 4

Importance

Trait 5

Importance

SCANS Skill Inventory – Appendix 1.01 (7)

SCANS Competencies/Foundation

Skills

Area of Strength How Demonstrated

Scans CompetenciesResources

Information

Interpersonal

Systems

Technology

SCANS Foundation SkillsBasic Skills

Thinking Skills

Personal Qualities

Self-Esteem Scale – Appendix 1.01 (8)(Adapted from Rosenberg, 1965)

Directions: Respond to each statement below by circling a numerical rating using the following scale:

1 = Strongly Disagree2 = Moderately Disagree3 = Neither Agree or Disagree4 = Moderately Agree5 = Strongly Agree

1. I feel that I am a person of worth, at least on an equal basis with others.5 4 3 2 1

2. I feel that I have a number of good qualities.5 4 3 2 1

3. All in all, I am inclined to think that I am a failure.5 4 3 2 1

4. I am able to do things as well as most other people.5 4 3 2 1

5. I feel that I don’t have much to be proud of.5 4 3 2 1

6. I take a positive attitude toward myself.5 4 3 2 1

7. On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.5 4 3 2 1

8. I wish I could have more respect for myself.5 4 3 2 1

9. I certainly feel useless at times.5 4 3 2 1

10. At times, I think that I am no good at all.5 4 3 2 1

Appendix 1.01 (8): Self-Esteem Scale Continued

Scoring Instructions:Questions 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 – Record the numerical values for the score 1-5 that you circled.

*Questions 3, 5, 8, 9, 10 – Record the opposite numerical value for the score 1-5 that you circled. Example: A score of 5 should be recorded as a score of 1, a score of 2 as a score of 4, and a score of 3 as a score of 3.

Add all results and use the rating scale below to determine your self-esteem level.

1. _______

2. _______

3. _______*

4. _______

5. _______*

6. _______

7. _______

8. _______*

9. _______*

10._______*

Total = _______

Rating Scale:<30 = Low self-esteem 30 = Neutral self-esteem>30 = High self-esteem

Record the results on A Look at Me – Appendix 1.01 (9) sheet.

A Look at Me – Appendix 1.01 (9)Career Key (Holland Codes)______ Realistic ______ Investigative ______ Artistic______ Social ______ Enterprising ______ Conventional

1. ____________________________ 2. ______________________________ Traits Traits 1. 1. 2. 2. Occupations Occupations 1. 1. 2. 2.

3. _____________________________ Traits 1. 2. Occupations 1. 2.

Data, People, Things Preference

______First Preference ______ Second Preference ______ Third Preference

Career Interest Areas

______ #1 Interest ______ #2 Interest ______ #3 Interest

What Are Your Interests?

______ First Choice ______ Second Choice ______ Third Choice

Vocabulary Aptitude

______ Score ______ Percentile

Math Aptitude

______ Score ______ Percentile

IQ Test

______ Score ______ Percentile

Suggested Occupation Groups ______________________________________________

Personality Type (Activity 2-5)

Type ____________________________________Description ______________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Type Focus Assessment

Enter the 4 letters:______ ______ ______ ______

Type Key Word List 1 or 2 common qualities

_________________________ ____________ _____________________________

_________________________ ____________ _____________________________

_________________________ ____________ _____________________________

_________________________ ____________ _____________________________

Work Behavior (platinum rule)

Behavior Type ______________________________________________

Characteristics ______________________________________________

Keirsey Temperament Sorter II

Temperament Type ___________________________________________

Characteristics ______________________________________________

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

Values

Highest Values:1. ______________________________________

2. ______________________________________

3. ______________________________________

Self Esteem

______ Score

Interpretation______ Low ______ Neutral ______ High

Qualities to improve: _____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

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