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There are a number of other factors to consider (other than interests, skills and values) when choosing a good career match.

The following is a list of items to consider which will help you clarify what you want and what you are prepared to do to get a job.

Today's job market requires you to be very flexible. Look at the following questions and identify which answers are important to you:


1. Working Conditions:

Where do you see yourself working?

inside
outside
combination of both

 

2. Physical Demands:

What type of physical activity are you willing to do on a regular basis?

sedentary work (sitting)
light lifting (up to 10kg)
moderate lifting (up to 20kg)
heavy lifting (over 20kg)


3. Working Hours:

Which of the following work schedules would you prefer?

regular 8 hours per day (40 hours/week)
irregular hours (shift work, extended hours, flex hours)
concentrated work weeks (work camps, construction sites, fly-in camps)
on-call hours

4. What type of work arrangement are you looking for?

full-time
part-time
temporary
casual
seasonal

5. Geographic Location:

A. Relocation

Would you relocate to take training or further education?

Yes
No

Would you relocate to find employment?

Yes
No

Would you relocate to keep your job?

Yes
No

Would you relocate in order to accept a promotion?

Yes
No

B. What setting would you prefer to live and work in:

an urban setting?
a rural setting?

 

6.Travel:

How much travel are you prepared to do in your work?

none
local travel only
local and within province travel
extended travel

 

7. Work Rewards:

It is more important for me to:

earn a high salary
do work which I enjoy
work in an environment where I belong and feel accepted.

 

8. Level of Education:

What is your current level of education?

less than grade 12
grade 12 / GED 12
post-secondary education

Are you looking at further education?

Yes
No

If YES, how long would you consider taking training before entering the workforce?


less than 1 year
1 - 2 years
2 - 4 years
longer than 4 years

9. Work Environment:

Are you looking for a job where there is:

little or no risk of physical danger?
some risk of physical danger?
high risk of physical danger?

What level of pressure/stress due to workload and deadlines could you handle in the workplace?

little or no pressure
some pressure
extreme pressure

Are you able to work in the following conditions?

extreme temperatures (cold, heat)?

Yes
No

strong smells?

Yes
No

extreme noise?

Yes
No

where there may be dust, pollen, grain dust, animal hair in the work environment?

Yes
No

Would you prefer to work in:

a calm, relaxed atmosphere?
an exciting, busy setting?

 

10. Level of Responsibility:

I would prefer to have a job in which I:

can plan work for and supervise others.
do not have to plan work for or supervise others.
work as part of a decision-making team.

 

11. Organization Type:

I would prefer to work in:


a large organization.
a small, private company.
self-employment.

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