This module is about clarifying your values, identifying your skills, and significant life experiences as fundamental elements for your career management.

Answering the following questions will help you determine the relevance of this module for you at this time.

If you answer NO to these questions, then you are likely to find this module pertinent. If you answer YES to these questions, consider a quick scan of this module before moving onto the next module: External Influences.

  • Can you easily list your values, strengths, and interests?
  • Can you easily relay the skills you enjoy doing and the skills you want to develop?
  • Are you aware of the personal factors that influence your career decision-making?

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

  • Clarify your values.
  • Identify your skills and significant life experiences.

Learning Activities

  1. Complete the RRU Professional Assets Inventory.
  2. Complete the Uncovering Personal Assets Worksheet.
  3. Review the Summary activity to complete the module.

Introduction

Many organizations invest time and resources into defining their values, vision, and mission to guide decisions, set goals, and shape their identity. For example:

Similarly, understanding your own values, strengths, skills, and interests is essential for informed career decisions and knowing the unique value you bring to employers and your community.

It’s also important to consider how your values align with potential employers. For example:

  • If you value social justice, you might be drawn to organizations like Restorative Justice Victoria.
  • If family is a top priority, you may look at employers recognized for family-friendly practices, such as those listed on Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers.

If you’re navigating a career change, or considering a career transition, this is the time to take stock of your personal assets and assess how they align with future goals. Even if you're confident in your current path, revisiting your values and strengths can reaffirm your direction.

Take a moment to reflect: Do my values still align with how I want to live and work? This is your chance to envision what’s next—or even reinvent your path altogether.

Next, continue on to Activity: Professional Assets Inventory

Last modified: Monday, 16 June 2025, 5:08 PM