QUIZ - SELF EVALUATION

For each of the following statements, rate your responses as outlined below.
0= agree
1= sort of agree
2= disagree
3= don't agree

[__] I know what personal development is

[__] I have good personal records of my life and achievements

[__] I have clear life goals

[__] I know what job I want to do

[__] I know what courses I need to take to get the job I want

[__] I know what extra-curricular activities I need

[__] I know what skills are required by employers for the career that interests me

[__] I have an up-to-date record of education and training

[__] I have an up-to-date record of my employment history and work experience

[__] I have an up-to-date profile of my skills and personal qualities

[__] I know my personal qualities

[__] I can easily give examples of where I demonstrate my personal qualities

[__] I am confident about all aspects of applying for a job

[__] I know what is meant by a competence-based job application

[__] I have detailed personal records of my key competences

[__] I know what my priorities are for personal development

[__] I have an action plan for my personal development

[__] I know the PDP opportunities that are open to me

[__] I regularly monitor my own performance

[__] I regularly undertake a formal evaluation of my performance

[__] I am good at structured reflection?

[__] I am clear about the range of services offered by the careers advisory service

[__] I have a good understanding of health and safety issues

[__] I have a good understanding of equal opportunities issues

[__] I know where to go for more information about PDP

Interpreting your score
Double your score to get a percentage.

Zero: you dont appear to need PDP at present. However, this is likely to change within a few months or even weeks, as your circumstances change.

0-30%: you have some PDP needs. How essential is it to you to address these PDP issues?

30-60%: PDP is likely to be of use to you - the higher your score, the more likely it is that you need to undertake personal development. This website can help you explore this further.

60-100%: this is a high score. Your PDP needs appear to be high. This website can help you get started but it is probably a good idea to speak to a careers adviser sooner rather than later.