Topic 1: Reflection of Your Personal Skills & Interests
- *NOTE* - this reflection will be used as part of your Graduation Transitions interview. You are basically writing the first part of your interview!
For your reflection think about the following:
- Results of your online tests/Personal Profile
- Personal reflections (thinking about your own skills)
- Fulfill the paragraph requirements below:
- Write 4 separate paragraphs
- Double space
- Give your writing the title: "Topic 1 Reflection"
Paragraph 1: Metacognition/Self-assessment:
- Describe at least 5 of your greatest strengths/gifts as a person. These are the greatest characteristics you have to offer to a career and to others.
- helpful hint: Pretend you're in a job interview. What five strengths would bring to that job?
Paragraph 2. Online Skills and Interests tests:
- Describe at least 5 key things you learned about yourself from the online tests.
- helpful hint: These can be both POSITIVE and LESS POSITIVE things!
Paragraph 3: Personal Profile.
- Think about your self assessment and online tests:
- What job or career is best for your skills and abilities? Explain in detail.
- What type of working environment would best reflect all of these qualities? Why? Be detailed.
Paragraph 4: Thinking toward the future:
- Watch the video clip Shift Happens on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2fnBtmP
- Read about different job skills needed for the future: Monster & Business Insider
- Reflect on the video clip and on the websites:
- What are the realities of work/careers in the future?
- What qualities/skills do future employers want? Why?
- What qualities might you need to develop to meet the needs of the global economy? Be detailed
End of topic 1
1. Write your name on reflection
2. Email your reflection to [email protected]
3. Organize ALL topic 1 work and put into your binder