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Employability Essentials Self‐
Assessment
Step 1:
Directions: 1.
Considering this final semester
as a student at FVTC, for each element of the Employability Essentials below, rate yourself using the scale from 1 = mostly false to 5 = mostly true.
Explain your rating for each Employability Essential in the space provided. 2.
Recognize none of us are perfect, this is a great opportunity to really self-evaluate!
3.
Provide factual information or evidence to support your assessment.
Adapt to change – Anticipate changes and positively respond to them.
I anticipate there will be challenges and adjustments in any new situation.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
I modify my thoughts and actions according to new situations that arise.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
I approach change calmly and rationally
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
I embrace changing technologies. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Give an example to illustrate your answers for “Adapt to change.” Provide information or evidence to support your assessment.
When it comes to adapting to change depending on what’s being changed sometimes it can be a struggle for me. When something is being changed and it is not familiar it can be intimidating for me. I
do well modifying my thoughts and actions according to new situations that arise even when I struggle with new adjustments. Think Critically and Creatively – Apply independent and rigorous reasoning that leads to informed
decisions, innovation and personal empowerment.
I use critical and creative thinking skills when learning. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
I am able to sort out fact from opinion and use reliable sources for new information.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
I consider myself to be open
minded.
‐
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
I effectively use my personal skills to resolve conflicts over values and beliefs.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Give an example to illustrate your answers for “Think Critically and Creatively.” Provide factual information or evidence to support your assessment.
When it comes to critical and creative thinking skills, I use them a lot. Especially being a mom there’s a
lot of day I must think critically about them, or I have to get creative with the way I do things for them
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like for example if I forgot my sons sweatshirt, I would give him mine for the time being. When I look into sources, I always make sure they are sites that are legitimate. Work Collaboratively – Work collaboratively with others to complete tasks, solve problems, resolve
conflicts, provide information, and offer support.
I am able to collaborate with others on a team assignment.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
I readily exchange information, ideas, opinions and solutions within group settings.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
I behave toward others in a respectful manner and act in such a way as to reflect the extent of respect for myself.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
I work at resolving conflict effectively and maturely.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Give an example to illustrate your answers for “Work Collaboratively.” Provide factual information or evidence to support your assessment.
I have had multiple group projects in school where we have had to collaborate, and I feel like I can collaborate very well with others. I do very well with exchanging information and along with ideas and
opinions within a group setting. Communicate Effectively and Respectfully ‐
Apply appropriate writing, speaking, and listening skills
across various settings to engage diverse audience.
I use appropriate forms of communication to convey my messages.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
I communicate in a non
prejudicial and bias
free ‐
‐
manner
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
I participate in discussions and group work, and use active listening skills so that I am able to understand and if needed, repeat the real meaning in order to clarify.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
I use social etiquette in all communications such as email, voice mail, texting, and letters, when I communicate with other students in the class and/or the instructor.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Give an example to illustrate your answers for “Communicate Effectively and Respectfully. Provide factual information or evidence to support your assessment.
I know which way I need to communicate and convey my messages depending on the person its going
to. I always make sure that I am bias free when it comes to my communication. I need to work on social etiquette I struggle sometimes with the correct punctuation and being able to reply to all emails.
Act Responsibly – Apply ethical standards in both personal and professional behavior.
I am accountable for my actions. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
I respect diversity. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
I meet deadlines.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A I am reliable.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
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