Tools for self-assessment - getting prepared for work search
Work search and getting prepared for is is one of my favourite topics. It is also important part of my work where I guide and coach engineering students for the world of work. Internet is full of websites and tools to help in getting in started with work search, but sometimes it is hard to find really good ones and filter the best ones from the mass. In this post, I will present two tools, that I have found really useful. To get started, you cannot just rush into job ads and start writing the application. Well, of course you can do this, if you already have done the background work or know exactly what is it that you are looking for - this might be the case if you already have some years of work experience and have some experience from the job hunting as well. However, in most cases, this is not the case. Especially if you are a student or have just recently graduated, or do not have much work experience, you have to do some background work first. You have to identify and assess your
