Using my skills

Select Career:Fashion Designer

List 5 things about this career that you find appealing.

1.being creative

2.using different tools

3.paying attention to details

4.matching shapes and colors together

5.sketching new designs

What is the Skills Score that appears beside the career you selected? B

Look through you responses to the skills that are important for this career and add up the number of responses of each type:

__4___I am highly skilled

__4__I am skilled

__16__I have some skill

__2___I don't have this skill

Write down the three skills to which you answered "I don't have this skill" or "I have some skill." For each skill you wrote down, think of three ways that you can increase your skill.
Operating equipment and machines
1)get training
2)learn the different parts
3)learn more about the tools
Forecasting or estimating
1)learn how to estimate better
2)learn about the measurements
3)be more organized and be on time on deadlines

Are you still interested in the career you selected for this activity? Why or why not?
Yes I am still interested in the career because I love to design and sketch things out.

What do you think the difference is between interests and skills?
Interests are what I like to do and skills are what I am good at.

Do you think it is helpful to consider your skills when choosing a career? Why or why not?
Yes so I can develop my skills to be better at my career.