Are you exploring different career paths and feeling unsure about your strengths? Understanding your skills is a crucial step in career development. SkillScan and Knowdell Skills Card Sorts are practical tools designed to help you identify and articulate your work-related skills, paving the way for informed career decisions.
What are SkillScan and Knowdell Skills Card Sorts?
SkillScan and Knowdell Skills Card Sorts are hands-on career assessment tools that utilize card decks to help you pinpoint your key work-related skills. Unlike online questionnaires, these card sorts offer a tactile and engaging way to explore your abilities. The Knowdell Skills Card Sort focuses on identifying and organizing your skills for various career-related purposes, such as career preparation, resume writing, and preparing for job interviews. SkillScan, as a complementary tool, further assists in connecting your identified skills with broader interest areas, creating a more comprehensive picture of your career profile.
How Do SkillScan and Knowdell Card Sorts Work?
These card sorts typically involve a deck of cards, each representing a different work-related skill. You’ll sort through the cards, categorizing them based on your proficiency and interest levels. This active process encourages self-reflection and helps you to consciously recognize skills you might have previously overlooked or undervalued. By physically sorting and organizing the cards, you gain a clearer, more structured understanding of your skillset and how different skills relate to one another.
Benefits of Using SkillScan and Knowdell Skills Card Sorts in Career Exploration
Utilizing SkillScan and Knowdell Skills Card Sorts offers several advantages for individuals at any stage of career exploration:
- Skill Identification: These tools help you explicitly identify a wide range of work-related skills, moving beyond general perceptions to concrete abilities.
- Career Preparation: Understanding your skills is fundamental for effective career planning. Card sorts provide a solid foundation for choosing suitable career paths.
- Resume Writing & Interview Readiness: Articulating your skills confidently is essential for resumes and job interviews. These card sorts help you to clearly define and communicate your strengths to potential employers.
- Connecting Skills to Interests: SkillScan, in particular, helps bridge the gap between your skills and your interests, ensuring you pursue career paths that are both fulfilling and aligned with your abilities.
If you’re looking for a hands-on approach to career assessment and want to gain a deeper understanding of your skills, SkillScan and Knowdell Skills Card Sorts are valuable resources. For more information on accessing these tools and discussing your career path, please Contact the Career Center.
