Day 20 (Twenty) of 365 days

In order to make an informed decision, it is important to assess yourself.

Self-assessment allows you to develop knowledge about yourself. This self-awareness will be a crucial tool as you research career fields and market yourself for new opportunities. Self-assessment is not a one-time event. It is an ongoing process that will last a lifetime. As you gain new experiences, be mindful of taking time to reassess yourself before moving on to other opportunities. As time goes on, you will find that Self-assessment will guide you in making more focused and intentional decisions.

The first step to self-assessment however, is to reflect on the core elements of your identity. You may have multiples identities which might have been shaped by various aspects of your life. Some of which might have been linked to experiences you have had or communities you belong to. Others may be connected to your interests, values, activities or other parts of your life. Reflecting on your core self, will serve as an eye-opener to all aspects of your identity that are fundamental regardless of your social context.

Self-assessment serves as a useful tool in knowing your personality trait. A personality type is a set of personality traits that can be grouped together. There are multiple methods for discovering your personality type, many of which focuses on your responses on different situations. Different personality types may naturally gravitate toward different interests and develop different strengths including careers.