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Thanks for your purchase of the Career Assessment Package. It’s a great choice. The programme comprises 2 assessments, some additional activity and 3 sessions with Dr Denise Taylor.

Step 1: Your Career Story (45 minutes)

Before our session, you’ll complete a personal information form and various short assessments exploring your career drivers, values, motivated skills, and potential saboteurs. This groundwork is crucial for understanding your aspirations and strengths, setting the stage for insightful career exploration.

PREPARATION MATERIALS

Preparation for session 1

1: I would like to gather some information from you via this << online form  >>

2: You may like to ponder on these questions that we will cover in our first session

You may like to take some notes but no need to send in advance, we will discuss in our session.

• What do/did you like and dislike from your different jobs?
• What are the reasons for your educational choices?
• If money wasn’t important, what would you love to do?
• What fascinates/interests you? – hobbies, fascinations, what you read first in the paper?
• Thinking of your whole life – not just your career, what do you find easy, and want to do more of?
• How would you describe your negotiating/conflict management style?

3: Self-Report Assessments

You should find these interesting.  we don’t have time to discuss in depth but I’m familiar with them all and if you read what is available to no cost via each site, I’m happy to discuss. If so, please share your results copied into one document. 

3.1 Personal Values Assessment
https://personalvalu.es/

Once you click on the link, you will see a list of common values. Choose the top ten that you value the most. From there the top ten are instantly shown to you in side-by-side pairs to force you to rank one or the other. This process continues until the site produces your top five values, in order from highest to lowest. If you’ve done this in the past, try it again.

3.2 VIA Character Strengths
https://www.viacharacter.org/

This link takes you to a short survey that will ask you a series of questions, and from there produces your top 5 out of 24- character strengths. Character strengths are the positive parts of your personality that make you feel authentic and engaged.

3.3 Saboteurs

This is a fascinating assessment, find out where you are likely to sabotage yourself

https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/instructions

BOOK SESSION:

https://bookme.name/amazingpeople/45-minute-session

Step 2: In-depth Assessments

Highlands Ability Battery: Pinpoint your natural abilities with this gold-standard career aptitude test. The assessment includes a 3-hour evaluation, detailed reports, and a 2-hour feedback session.

The Highlands Ability Battery takes about 3 hours but does not need to be taken all in one session. Here is the link with all the details you need:

https://amazingpeople.org/45hab

You also need a registration key which will be sent to you separately

Strong Interest Inventory: Discover what truly motivates you professionally. This assessment aligns your interests with those of professionals fulfilled in their careers, aiding you in identifying suitable career paths. Includes a comprehensive interest assessment and detailed report.

This is the link to take the assessment, it will take about 20-30 minutes. I will then need to create the report and send to you.

https://elevate.themyersbriggs.com/Respondent/ReturningUser?tokenId=81a076e2-309f-42a7-a805-b25ba806973b

Step 3: Ability Battery Feedback Session (up to 2 hours)

Dr. Denise will help you navigate through your comprehensive assessment reports, ensuring you understand your strengths and how they can shape your career decisions at this pivotal stage.

BOOK SESSION:

The session takes up to 2 hours (generally about 1 hour 45. Here is the link to schedule:

https://bookme.name/amazingpeople/hab-discussion

Step 4: Guided Exploration and Action Planning (45 minutes)

With the aid of our Exploring Options eBook, you’ll explore potential careers highlighted by your assessments. Within 4 weeks, you’ll reconvene to discuss your findings and formulate a personalised action plan aimed at your mid-career transition goals.

BOOK SESSION:

https://bookme.name/amazingpeople/45-minute-session

Optional: Ongoing Support

For those seeking further guidance during their career transition, coaching sessions are available at a loyalty rate.

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Any questions at all feel free to message me on WhatsApp – 07931 303367