Needs Assessment

Time Management

• I don’t always arrive on time and miss occasional appointments.

• I am very seldom late or miss appointments.

• I am usually early for appointments.

Communication Skills

• I struggle to communicate effectively.

• I am happy to communicate, as required.

• I am confident in all situations and happy to communicate with anyone.

Work/Volunteering Experience

• I have no work/volunteering experience and I am looking for my first job.

• I have some work/volunteering experience but would like to gain more work experience

• I have lots of work experience.

Team Work

• I have never worked as part of a team.

•  I have some experience of team working but would like to gain more experience.

• I have lots of experience working as part of a team and would be able to provide an example of when I have worked effectively as part of a team, if asked this question at a job interview.

Self Confidence

• I lack confidence in my own ability.

• I feel confident but I am not good at selling my personal qualities.

• I am confident in all situations, and I am fully aware of my personal qualities.

Personal Presentation

• I understand the importance of personal hygiene, personal presentation but don't know how to present myself professionally to employers

• I don’t have suitable interview clothing.

• I have interview clothing and would be well presented at an interview

Reading, Writing and Numeracy

• I have basic reading, spelling and writing skills, I have basic number skills, but I would like support to help me improve

• I am ok with reading, spelling, writing and working with numbers, but would like support to help me in the workplace or gain certificates. I would like to participate in training to help me with these.

• I am good at reading, spelling, writing and working with numbers and understand what is expected in the workplace.

Working with Computers

• I have never work with a computer and would not know where to start.

• I have basic computer skills but would like to know more about using a computer in the workplace including how to source information and communicate using email and social media.

• I have excellent computer skills and very confident using different software packages, which are available in the workplace

Job Search

• I don't know where to look for a job and don’t have a CV.

• I am ok with some aspects of finding work, but need support with CV, applications, covering letters, speculative letters, job search, interview skills, etc. I would like to participate in training to help me with these.

• I can apply for appropriate jobs without support or training, and I have been invited to interview so have a good application and CV

Careers Guidance

• I have no idea what type of job I would like to do.

• I have some ideas of what I think I would enjoy and would like to explore options further

• I have a clear job goal, have previous experience and do not want further guidance.