INITIAL ASSESSMENT
Purpose: To assess mentee’s level of readiness in job search skills at the start of the mentoring
relationship.
Instructions:
a. Mentee completes this form first as a self- assessment.
b. Mentor and mentee re-visit throughout the relationship. Review regularly as you work
together to achieve goals and make progress.
Use the following descriptors for the rating scale in the tables:
1. I feel I need help with this
2. I feel this area is okay, but I would like extra support.
3. I feel this area is okay.
4. I feel I do well at this.
5. I feel I excel at this.
A.
Preparation for Job Search
Credential assessment
Identified potential employers
Research
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B. Resume
Current
Format
Spelling
Grammar
Content relevant to position
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C. Cover Letter
Customized
Format
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D. Job Search Activity
Initiative
Contact names
Networking
Volunteering
Realistic employment expectations
Job search tracking sheet
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E. Interviews
Dresses professionally
Confidence
Enthusiasm
Asks questions
Lists and responds to questions asked
Verbal communication
Body language
Comments/Suggestions
F. Email
Address
Subject line
Attachments
File name
Spell check
Grammar
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G. Workplace Culture
Understanding of leadership styles
Understanding communication styles (i.e.
direct/indirect, verbal/non-verbal,
brief/descriptive, etc.)
Teamwork
Flexibility
Cultural awareness
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