Career Management Assessment

Career Management 2010 Assessment Your Check-up How prepared are you? Rate your readiness… 1 = not at all

2 = not sure

3 = somewhat

4 = working on it

5 = got that covered

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I am committed to lifelong learning & have specific learning objectives.

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2.

I understand that job security is my responsibility.

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3.

I am aware that I cannot depend on an employer to guarantee long-term employment. _____

4.

I have replaced my concerns about job security with career protection measures.

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5.

I am active in professional associations.

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6.

I make my career decisions based on factors other than prospects for long-term employment.

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7.

Employers are continually readjusting, redeveloping and realigning goals and so am I. _____

8.

I do not rely on an employer to change in ways that will benefit me.

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9.

I understand the importance of leveraging my value in an organization by creating interdepartmental relationships and assuming visible, cross-functional roles.

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10.

I am aware that long hours and hard work do not guarantee my employment.

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11.

I understand that career employability means joining with an employer as an adjunct resource, not “working for” someone. _____

12.

I understand that long-term employment with an employer is no longer a characteristic of the workplace and will not return in the future. _____

13.

I view myself as a resource; my employer is the customer who contracts with me for my specific skills and abilities.

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14.

I assess the value of a potential position to my overall career objectives before taking it.

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15.

I maintain a CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE in which I exchange ideas, provide assistance, and support other’s career goals.

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16.

I have a business profile on my social network that illustrates my unique value through accomplishment stories and endorsements.

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17.

I am working on developing sustainable support systems necessary for the new world of work: portable medical coverage, retirement plan, etc.

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Total:

A perfect - but unlikely - score would be 85. But the real value of the assessment is to see what needs your attention. Where are the 1 and 2 ratings? Do they fall under a certain category? What would it take to increase your rating in those areas? Check out the upcoming teleseminar: Job Search 2010 New Economy, New Rules, New Actions: A step-by-step plan for implementing a successful job search.

Learn more at www.rcmassociates.com/teleconferences.

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