Understanding your skills and accomplishments is the first step in a successful job search. When you know what you鈥檙e good at, it鈥檚 easier to write a strong resum茅, craft a standout cover letter, and confidently answer interview questions. This foundation will set you up for success as you move forward in your job search.
Here are some Career Centre resources to help you get started:
Group Activities and Individual Career Support
- You've Got Skills and Self Reflection
- Resum茅 & Cover Letter Writing workshop
- Interview Preparation workshop
- Individual Career Support
- Career Lounge
Worksheets
- The Crucial Questions [PDF - 38 kB]
- Questions to Elicit Accomplishments [PDF - 39 kB]
Quiz
- Skills identification exercise: This quiz will help you identify your strengths and areas of development.
Additional Resources
Skills for Success provides Canadians with everyday skills needed for work, learning and life. Improving them will help you succeed in today鈥檚 and tomorrow鈥檚 workplace.