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A Look at your Current Job:
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Often, the most overlooked opportunity for career development is the opportunity that exists in your current job. When an individual becomes dissatisfied with a job--for whatever reason--getting out of that job is not the only solution.
Your everyday work provides the best opportunity for learning. For one thing, it's where you are now, so you can begin immediately. Also, try to remember that the job you may be getting tired of might be seen as a great career opportunity by someone else. Try stepping out of your job for a moment and looking at it as someone else might. Perhaps there are opportunities you have missed or overlooked.
Do you enjoy your job? Why? Why not?
Does your present job fit in with your values system?
How would you rate your job performance?
How would your supervisor rate your job performance?
How might a new employee do your job differently?
How could your job be re-organized so that it would be more challenging?
Have your predecessors been promoted?
Is your job a training ground for promotion?
Does it logically lead to a higher-level position?
Does it let you make decisions?
Do you have any control? Responsibility? Authority?
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Likes/Dislikes:
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List those things you like most about your present job.
List those things you dislike most about your present job.
What things could you do right now in your current job that would help you like your job more?
What things could be done about how your work is organized that would help you enjoy your job more?
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Job Characteristics:
The following is a list of characteristics that describe a variety of jobs. Rate each of the characteristics as it actually describes your current position, (scale: 1=low, 5=high).
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___ Pays well
___ Provides contact with other people
___ Has good working conditions
___ Is a challenge
___ Includes a variety of activities
___ Provides independence
___ Requires responsibility
___ Is a position of influence
___ Have supervisory opportunities
___ Has growth potential
___ Is creative
___ Has future opportunity
___ Has rewards and recognition
___ Offers security
___ Requires important decisions
___ Is consistent with my skills
___ Gives me power
___ Is competitive
___ Reflects my career goals
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What can you do from where you are now?:
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Are there skills, abilities, or knowledge you could increase or develop?
Can you improve your performance?
Are there additional duties you could assume?
Do you have some new ideas you would like to try?
Could you learn to back up another employee?
What training is available for you? On-the-job? In-house training programs? University or college courses?
Could you improve your professional image? Appearance? Work Area? Communication skills?
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