JOB SEARCH TRAINING – SELF-ASSESSMENT UPON THE COURSE
Name, Surname:……………………………………………………………….
Qualification/Profession:……………………………………………………..
Employment status:…………………………………………………………
Previous work experience (formal):
Duration……………….
Type of industry e.g. textile industry………………………………………………………………………………….
Previous informal work experience including informal work (gray economy) and volunteering: a.
Duration …………………………. b.
Type of industry e.g. textile industry………………………………………………………………………………….
SECTION A) assessment of skills in looking for job and attitudes
Describe the ways in which you intend to look for job by marking YES or
NO and write requested information. a) Agencies and institutions
YES, what…………..……………………………………………….. NO b) Newspapers, Ads etc.
YES, what……………..………………………………………………NO c) Internet YES NO d) Friends and relatives, informal channels e) Self-employment efforts
YES, how ……………..……………………………………………NO
YES NO g) Other, describe…………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………… h) I did not look for job because: a.
I have just finished the school b.
I do not know how to do it c.
I feel uncomfortable while looking for job d.
There is no sense, there is no job for me anyway e.
I do not know the answer, I do not understand the question f.
Other, describe…………………………………………………..
Since the JST course started, have you responded to the vacancies only or you have made inquiries for the post you would like to get regarding job opening? a) Just vacancies

b) I made inquiry for the following posts/jobs………………………………………………………………………………………… c) I haven’t made any inquiry
If you have made inquiry for the post of your choice, was it: a) Informal inquiry b) Formal inquiry: a.
phone b.
letter c.
e-mail d.
you requested a meeting e.
other, describe………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…….
Do you have written CV that describes your education, work experience and references? a) YES b) NO
Have you been invited for a job interview since you have started with this course?
 YES (how many times?)................................
Describe your experience with interviewing:
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
 NO
SECTION B) Assessment of attitudes and expectations
If you had the job, were you satisfied with it? a) YES b) NO c) Medium satisfaction
If you were satisfied describe what was the main reason:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
What was unsatisfactory at your previous job?:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
.
What kind of job would fulfil your expectations? a) Any job – just to make some money b) Any job if it is well paid c) Job with the following characteristics:.................................................
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If you would accept any kind of job is it because: a) You want to live independently and provide for yourself b) Family members are dependent on you (who and how many people)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
….

c) You would like to pay for your future education d) You have a loan or mortgage to pay, or you have invested in your own business etc.
What skills and knowledge are required for the job you want?
…………………………………………………………………………………….
What skills and knowledge you already have for that job?
………………………………………………………………………………………..
What skills and knowledge and competences you are ready to gain in shorter period of time in order to get the job you want?
 I am ready to learn…………………………………………………………………………
 I cannot get that job anyway because …………………………………………………
 I do not intend to learn something new because I already have all necessary competences………………
 People get jobs without requested competences anyway, and consequently I can also learn everything once I get the job – I do not need to learn anything new before I get job
 Other……………………………………………………………
How much time you are ready to invest in professional development in order to get the job? a) I do not have time b) I am too old for learning c) I have no place to learn what I need d) I am ready to invest …………….(number of days) e) other…………………………………………………………
How much money you are ready to invest in professional development in order to get the job? a) I have no money b) Up to ………..Kn. c) How much is needed. d) Other…………………………………………………………..
SECTION C) Environment
Do you feel that your environment (family, household, friends, colleagues etc.) supports your efforts to find the job? a) YES b) NO if YES, in which way?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
If NO, in which way?…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Do you think that your environment (family, household, friends, colleagues etc.) would support your professional development and related education?

a) YES, I am sure b) Maybe c) NO d) I do not know
Who is the person in your closer environment that shows high understanding and support for your efforts to find the job?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Who is the person that shows the least understanding and support?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
SECTION D) Self-assessment
Could you assess your ability and readiness to search for job (scale:
1-not enough; 2-enough; 3-good; 4-very good; 5 – excellent)
Ability to understand business goals
5
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 -
Self-confidence 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
Identify the chance to get the job 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
Access to information 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
Access to societal networks and contacts 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 -
5
Business communication skills 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
Planning skills 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
SECTION E) Usefulness of the course
Please list the three key ways in which the JST course was successful in regards to your future (self)employment:
1. ………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. ………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………..
What should have been different in content and methods how the course was conducted in order for you to gain more from the course?
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