WorksheetsPersonal Development Plan Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the first step in creating a personal development plan (PDP) for a job application?
Writing a cover letter
Mapping your current skills against a job advert/description
Applying for the job immediately
Asking friends for advice
Who should you agree the suitability of the job advert/description with before starting your PDP?
Your parents
Your tutor/assessor
Your classmates
The employer
Which of the following should be included in your development plan?
A list of your favourite hobbies
A list of current skills
A list of previous employers
A list of references
What should you compare your current skills to when creating a PDP?
Skills required for the job advertisement
Skills of your friends
Skills listed in your CV
Skills from your last job
What is the purpose of identifying skill areas that require development in your PDP?
To ignore them
To focus on strengths only
To plan how to improve them
To list them for future reference
Which of the following should be included as part of your opportunities to develop skills?
Targets for development
Salary expectations
Job location
Interview questions
Why is it important to keep a record of improvement over time in your PDP?
To show your tutor/assessor you are making progress
To remember what you have done
To track how improvement was achieved
All of the above
What should you outline in your PDP regarding its purpose?
The purpose of a PDP
The history of PDPs
The salary for the job
The location of the job
Why is feedback important in the context of a PDP?
It helps you know what to improve
It is required for job applications
It increases your salary
It is not important
What is the role of review in a personal development plan?
To check progress and make adjustments
To apply for more jobs
To write a CV
To ignore feedback
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a PDP?
A record of improvement
Opportunities to develop skills
A list of your favourite foods
Skill areas that require development
When mapping your skills against a job advert, what are you trying to identify?
Skills you already have and skills you need to develop
The salary offered
The job location
The company’s history
What is a target for development in a PDP?
A specific goal to improve a skill
A list of job offers
A reference letter
A salary expectation
How can you demonstrate improvement in your PDP?
By keeping a record of what you have achieved and how
By listing your favourite subjects
By writing a story
By ignoring feedback
What is the main benefit of using a personal development plan when applying for a job?
It helps you organise your skill development and track progress
It guarantees you will get the job
It replaces the need for a CV
It allows you to skip interviews
