Self-Assessment: Pre-Placement

Thursday, April 24, 2025, 11:42 AM BST

This self-assessment will help you identify your strengths and areas for development before starting your industry placement. Your honest responses will help you and your tutor prepare effectively for your placement.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Employability skills are the transferable skills that employers look for in all individuals. Please complete the two tables below. We'll return to them to check your progress at the end of your placement.

If you have already completed a student self-assessment survey, you can copy across your responses.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

Statement Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree/disagree Agree Strongly agree
I am good at communicating my thoughts and ideas in a way that is easy for others to understand
I am confident in my writing skills
I listen well to other people
I respond positively and can adapt when things aren't going to plan
I am confident in working in a team
I respect the different views and opinions of others
I am good at being on time
I am good at organising the things I have to do
I am motivated and eager to learn in a workplace setting
I am always keen to improve and like to receive feedback on my performance
I can often think of creative solutions to problems
I am confident in making decisions
I am confident in asking questions if I am unsure

How confident do you feel about each of these statements?

Statement Not confident at all Not very confident Neutral Confident Very confident
I know how to write a good CV and cover letter
I can speak clearly to employers about my skills and experiences at an interview.
I know how to research the organisation that my industry placement will be with
I have the employability skills that I need for my industry placement (e.g., teamwork, communication, problem solving)
I have the technical skills and knowledge needed for my industry placement.
I understand the professional behaviours and attitudes that employers will expect me to display on my industry placement (e.g., timekeeping, dress code, adhering to health and safety rules)
I understand the industry placement will be a valuable addition to my CV.
I understand how I will benefit from completing my industry placement
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 4:00 PM BST

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