Critical Thinking questions 3

1. Why is it important to assess and document your education, training, work experience, and accomplishments? 1

2. How are job-specific skills different from transferable competencies? Give three examples of each. 1

3. What is the important role of references in your job search? 1

4. Why is it useful to identify your work per- formance traits and career-related personal qualities? 2

5. What career planning resources will be most helpful in your job search and career plan- ning activities? Why? 3

6. Why is it important to develop a broad base of skills and competencies that is flexible enough to encompass at least two fields? 4

7. How can you use your Job Qualifications Profile information in your job search and interviews?