Self-Assessment Tools

Did You Know? Mining employs 1 in every 46 working Canadians.

You may be wondering whether you are suited to a career in mining. Choosing a career is an important decision that requires careful consideration. Identifying your interests, specific skill sets, and work preferences are steps in the process. Here are several online self-assessment tools to help you determine whether mining is the right career path for you:

  • ESPORT (Essential Skills Portfolio) - Developed by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, this website offers comprehensive tools to help you further explore your particular "fit" with various careers, including some exciting careers in mining! Identify your capabilities and essential skill sets, as well as careers that would work for you.
  • Career Development eManual - Developed by The University of Waterloo's Career Services Department, this step-by-step self-assessment tool offers a complete online assessment of your personality, interests, values, skills, learning needs, and self-employment potential.
  • "Know Yourself" Quiz - Developed by the Government of Canada's Job Futures program, this quiz helps you take a look at your areas of interest so that you can match them with potential occupations.
  • Identify Your Career Options - Developed by the Government of Canada, this website offers career quizzes to help you discover career options that match your interests and abilities, as well as links to other online career resources.
  • Research Career Options - Developed by the Government of Canada, this website helps you to find out about the latest trends, employment prospects, salary ranges, skilled trades information, and occupations that interest you.
  • Job Futures - Developed by the Government of Canada's Job Futures program, is a career tool to help you plan for your future. It provides useful information about 226 occupational groups and describes the work experiences of recent graduates from 155 programs of study.

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