First Session of Job Hunting Assistance Program: Career Assessment and Planning

The Career Assessment and Planning session aims to assist job seekers in gaining a clear career objective, in other words answering the question "What do I really want to do."

Our objective is to enable you to define your career direction and to gain a more fundamental understanding of your key selling points (skills and strengths) relative to your chosen direction.

To facilitate our mutual understanding of your career to date and relevant issues, you will first be required to complete a rigorous career self-assessment (plan on 5 – 10 hours preparation time), Following this, your consultant will assist you in discussing, defining or understanding your:

• Career Achievements to date (and how to articulate them)
• Business skills, knowledge and areas of expertise
• Transferable skills
• Intangible selling points (strengths)
• Career issues and potential weaknesses requiring immediate addressing
• Leadership qualities and communication style
• Your core values and overall attitudes towards your career