First-Time Readers Newsletter - January 2001

First-Time Readers		January 2001

Finding the Right Job

Most people go directly to the want ads when they look for work. They usually apply for and jobs that are listed. It is a worthwhile activity to ask yourself some serious questions about employment before looking for work. The questions you are about to read were designed to help you better understand yourself and the kinds of work you will most likely enjoy. Finding a job that you really like is always a challenge. After you have answered these questions discus your answers with a friend, and instructor or and employment counselor. Employment counselors are available in many communities call your local Human Resources and Employment or Human Resources Development Canada office. Someone will assist you with employment information.

Circle the answer you most agree with.

Do you like to work alone or with others?

alone with others
Do you like a job which would require you to do a lot of moving, standing, walking, or sitting down?

standing/walking sitting
Do you like to try new things or doe the same kinds of things each day?

new same
Do you enjoy doing a task or telling someone else how they should doe it?

doing it telling others
Do you like to work outdoors or indoors?

outdoors indoors
Do you like to work where it is quite or noisy?

quiet noisy
Do you like a job where there is little change or one where there are many changes during the day or week?

little change many changes
Do you like a job that can be done during the same amount of time or one that can be done very quickly?

same amount of time very quickly
Do you like to express your ideas by talking or writing?

talking writing
Do you lake a job which requires a lot of physical energy or one which requires a lot of thinking?

physical energy thinking
Do you like a job where you get dirty or one where you must stay neat and clean?

dirty neat and clean
Do you keep calm when you have several tasks to doe at the same time or do you work best when there is only one task to do at a time?

several one at a time
Do you like to work with tools or numbers?

tools numbers
Do you like regular work hours or work hours that change?

regular change
Do you like during the day or evening/night work?

daytime evening/night
Would you like to work in a formal setting or a casual setting?

formal casual
Do you like to work with people or with objects?

people objects
Would you like to make something or to sell something?

make sell
Do you like to plan how a task is to be done or have others responsible for planning and organizing it?

I plan others plan
Would you like a job which requires a lot of training to develop skills or one that requires little training?

a lot of training little training