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Self-Assessment

"What do I want to be when I grow up? "

It's cute to think about your future when you're four. Not so cute when you're 40. No matter your age, planning your future begins with the same simple question - "What do I want?" 

To find the answer, you must first know yourself. You need self-assessment. It can help you gain a greater understanding of your skills, preferences, values, as well as vision of life and work. And it can lead to a fulfilling career and more satisfying work life. Just think, you could actually feel good about putting in your 40 every week. You could take to saying "TGIM." You could find yourself whistling while you work. But first, you must simply find yourself.

This site provides you with a variety of resources that will facilitate your journey into self-discovery:

• Career centers on the Internet, on campus or in your community that offer one-on-one career counseling and testing
  
• Self-guided books, containing a variety of ideas and exercises to help you clarify your thoughts about work
  
• Career advice from columnists and counselors on-line (should only supplement advice you seek from career counselors, supervisors, mentors, your social and Career Family networks, and more experienced members of your department)

As you go through self-assessment, keep in mind that processing the information, reflecting on it, and relying on your ‘inner voice’ to tell you what feels right, will be the key in determining how much you get out of this process. Trust yourself. You know what's right for you.

Self-Assessment Resources
Self-Assessment Inventories
UM Career Development Resources
Local and Michigan Career Development Resources