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Complete this quiz to find out whether you're ready to start planning your career, which phase of career planning you're ready to begin, and what other resources might be helpful.
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Where Do I Start

Where Do I Start
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CAREERinsite

Where Am I Right Now?

Find exercises to help you answer the question "Where am I right now?" By the time you've finished answering these questions, you will have taken a good look at your life, and ready to move onto more career planning.

Some experts say that Canadians can expect to change their occupations several times in their lifetimes. More likely than not, you too will find yourself making changes in the way you work and live. But you may find change easier to deal with if you have a plan. This quiz will help you see how far you’ve come and where you still need to go.

Complete this quiz to find out:

  • Whether you’re ready to start planning your career
  • Which phase of career planning you’re ready to begin
  • What other resources might be helpful
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Inspire and Motivate

CAREERinsite: A Guide for Career Counsellors and Educators

CAREERinsite is a comprehensive career planning resource. It is intended to help students and clients of almost all ages and backgrounds.
About Me
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Somewhat
No
I have a strong idea of the life I want to live.
I understand my values.
I am aware of my strengths, abilities, and passions.
I can tell other people about my skills and knowledge.
I know how I want to live and work.
I know how my strengths link to occupations, work and learning.
I am aware of many different occupations and their characteristics.
I know how workers get started in their occupations and how they advance.
I have interviewed people who work in occupations that interest me.
I know where to get information about occupations.

Please complete each question before moving to the next step.

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You will be done this activity in about 9 minutes.
About Me
Yes
Somewhat
No
I know which work and life factors are most critical to me right now.
I know how to factor my strengths into my choices.
I know how to find out about work opportunities.
I have people I can turn to for help.
I know what I have to learn.
I am generally satisfied with the decisions I make.
I feel organized and prepared to include new activities in my life.
I have the support I need to make change right now.
I know the steps I need to take to pursue my career right now.
I know that making change in my life right now will be manageable.

Please complete each question before moving to the next step.

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You will be done this activity in about 6 minutes.
About Me
Yes
Somewhat
No
I am self-motivated.
I know it is okay for me to change my mind or wait.
I feel overwhelmed and anxious.
I am coping with a lot of problems right now.
I have supportive friends and family.
I am confident that I will be successful.
I feel healthy and energetic enough to pursue my career right now.
I need work right now; it is a matter of survival.
I am having a problem with my current employer and do not know what to do.
I am really concerned about funding for education.

Please complete each question before moving to the next step.

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You will be done this activity in about 3 minutes.
About Me
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Somewhat
No
I need to know more about work legislation and safety.
I want to address issues around discrimination or abuses in the workplace.

Please complete each question before moving to the next step.