Career Check-Up Tool

1. I have recently undertaken study (or soon plan to) to update my skills and knowledge or to branch out into a different area.

2. I try to involve myself in as many different areas of the company I work for as possible.

3. I frequently (at least every 3-6 months) attend seminars/workshops about new developments in my field of work.

4. I am knowledgeable about trends (current and future) of the labour market.

5. I can identify what are likely to be the 'skills of the future'.

6. In relation to market trends, I can envisage a variety of exciting outcomes for my career in 10 years time.

7. I am aware of my key strengths/skills and can easily articulate them.

8. I am aware of areas in which my skills are weak and am actively working to improve on these areas.

9. I know what values are important to me in work and life in general.

10. I am the creator of my own opportunities.

11. I have various 'contingency plans' to activate should my career take an unexpected turn.

12. I regularly review the path/progress of my career.

13. When the skill needs of my organization change/shift, I am generally willing and able to acquire the necessary skills.

14. I am able to perform my job in a variety of environments, with a variety of resources, at a variety of times.

15. I typically get along well with others when working on collaborative projects.

16. If my company were to announce its closure tomorrow, I am confident that I would be able to find another job rather easily.

17. I have a wide range of skills that I could utilise in a variety of jobs, in a variety of organisations.

18. I am willing to try things that are new and/or challenging to me.

19. I strive to succeed in whatever I undertake.

20. I set high standards for myself and stick to them.

21. I make an effort to meet with other professionals in my field of work (e.g. go to conferences).

22. I am affiliated with groups/clubs/associations linked to my field.

23. I have a wide range of contacts associated with my profession in some way.

24. I have a variety of interests outside work.

25. I feel fulfilled in my life outside of work.