Who Are You? Careers Self-Analysis

It isn’t easy deciding what kind of career to pursue after graduating from university. What job will suit you, what industry will reflect your values and interests and how you will be able to use the skills and aptitudes you’ve developed are all questions that may need examining. At CDEC we have plenty of useful resources that can be used to look at what you want to do with your life both after and during your degree.

The first step is knowing who you are. We have many links to self-analysis tools on our website but if you prefer to work on paper we have a booklet with the same tools called Your Career Options which is available to take away from our Information Centre.
A particularly insightful tool is the Meyers Briggs Type Indicator you can find on Profiling for Success. To access the test you’ll need the following Client Code: myphe, Access Code: sussex, and Password: sussex050808. You cannot use a Hotmail email address for your results.

We also have a number of reference books on the subject of career development. Check out our Shelfari page for a full list which includes the classic “What Color is Your Parachute?”.

Bear in mind that the results you get from these resources are only as meaningful as what you use them for. If a test describes you in a way you don’t identify with, you don’t have to use it. Their purpose is to generate ideas to research further, not to label or pigeon-hole yourself.

Once you have some ideas, or if you are struggling to find any, you can discuss them with one of our advisers who can help you with the next steps of researching and applying. We hold 20 minute short careers interviews every weekday between 12:00 and 16:00 and on Wednesday evening between 17:00 and 19:00. We cannot make appointments in advance or by email so please call us after 10:00 on 01273 678429 for a same day drop in appointment. Alternatively, if you are unable to come in to CDEC, you can use our Careers Advice Online service. Please check our website for eligibility.