Self Assessment

Career planning is a process that begins with you. Self assessment is the exploration of your interests, values, skills and talents, and you have probably already started the self-assessment process. The goal is not for you to make one ultimate career choice but to learn how to make meaningful career-related decisions whenever they may arise; thus, career planning never ends. As you think about who you are, you might ask yourself about your:

Interests: what do I enjoy; what do I not enjoy; what hobbies do I have; what classes do I like and dislike and why; what aspects of my work do I like and dislike and why; what is my dream job? 

Values: what are my core beliefs; what do I value in the classroom; what do I value in my work life; what do I value in my personal life; can I prioritize my values; if so, how?

Skills: what skills have I developed while at Naropa that I enjoy using; what skills I have gained during my volunteer, work, and internship experiences that I enjoy using; what workshops and special trainings have I attended?

Talents: what do I naturally do well; what am I good at; what do people expect me to do well in?

The earlier you begin career planning and self-assessment during your time at Naropa, the better. The career services coordinator can work with you during the process through conversation and/or formal assessments.  Visit Career Services’ Web Resources to begin exploring on your own.

Sarah Steward, career services coordinator
Arapahoe Campus ~ Administrative Building in Student Affairs ~ 303-245-4863 ~ ssteward@naropa.edu