Survey

Overview 

This activity focuses on identifying and enhancing students’ unique strengths and prior experiences. By connecting these assets to industry requirements, students can develop a personalised skills map that highlights their superpowers. Personalised assessments help students recognise and enhance their unique cultural and professional strengths. 

Instructions for Educators 

1. Introduction to the Activity: 

  • Purpose: Explain to students the purpose of the skills mapping survey. Emphasise how it will help them identify their unique strengths and cultural assets, and how these can be aligned with industry needs. 
  • Benefits: Highlight the benefits of this activity, including the development of a personalised skills map and the tailored feedback they will receive. 

2. Administering the Survey: 

  • Access: Provide students with the link to the online survey. Ensure they have access to a computer or mobile device with internet connectivity. 
  • Instructions: Guide students through the process of completing the survey. Explain the importance of answering honestly to get the most accurate and useful feedback. 
  • Time: Allow sufficient time for students to complete the survey thoughtfully. 

3. Tailored Feedback: 

  • Results: After completing the survey, students will receive detailed feedback. This feedback will include a summary of their skill levels, personalised recommendations, and an action plan for skill development. 
  • Download: Instruct students on how to download their feedback report. Ensure they understand the importance of saving and reviewing this report. 

4. Sharing and Developing a Skills Development Programme: 

  • Sharing Feedback: Encourage students to share their feedback report with educators, academic advisors, and/or careers consultants. 
  • Discussion: Schedule one-on-one or group sessions to discuss the feedback. Use this time to help students understand their strengths and areas for improvement. 
  • Skills Development Plan: Collaborate with students to create a tailored skills development programme. This plan should include specific actions, resources, and timelines for enhancing their identified superpowers and addressing any gaps. 

5. Continuous Support: 

  • Follow-Up: Regularly check in with students to monitor their progress. Provide additional resources and support as needed. 
  • Adjustments: Be flexible and willing to adjust the development plan based on students’ evolving needs and feedback. 

 

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Holistic Self
Understanding Challenges and Barriers

What are the main challenges you face in your career development? (Select all that apply)

What are the main challenges you face in your career development? (Select all that apply)

How do you typically approach overcoming obstacles in your academic or professional journey?

How do you typically approach overcoming obstacles in your academic or professional journey?

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Cultural Currency (Superpower) and Prior Skills Mapping

How well can you identify and articulate your unique strengths and cultural assets?

How well can you identify and articulate your unique strengths and cultural assets?

How effectively can you map your prior experiences to the skills required by your desired industry?

How effectively can you map your prior experiences to the skills required by your desired industry?

How proactive are you in seeking opportunities to enhance your unique strengths and cultural assets?

How proactive are you in seeking opportunities to enhance your unique strengths and cultural assets?

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Culturally Responsive Career Support

How personalised do you feel your career guidance has been?

How personalised do you feel your career guidance has been?

How clear are you about your career goals and the pathways to achieve them?

How clear are you about your career goals and the pathways to achieve them?

How accessible are tailored resources and workshops that address your specific needs as a diverse student?

How accessible are tailored resources and workshops that address your specific needs as a diverse student?

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Critical Employability Skills
Communication Skills

Verbal Communication: Rate your ability to communicate effectively in professional settings.

Verbal Communication: Rate your ability to communicate effectively in professional settings.

1 (Needs Improvement), 5 (Excellent)

Written Communication: Rate your proficiency in writing clear and professional documents.

Written Communication: Rate your proficiency in writing clear and professional documents.

1 (Needs Improvement), 5 (Excellent)

Public Speaking: Rate your comfort level with public speaking and presentations.

Public Speaking: Rate your comfort level with public speaking and presentations.

1 (Needs Improvement), 5 (Excellent)

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Teamwork Skills

Collaboration: Rate your ability to work well within a team.

Collaboration: Rate your ability to work well within a team.

1 (Needs Improvement), 5 (Excellent)

Conflict Resolution: Rate your effectiveness in resolving conflicts within a team.

Conflict Resolution: Rate your effectiveness in resolving conflicts within a team.

1 (Needs Improvement), 5 (Excellent)

Inclusivity and Equity: Rate your efforts in promoting inclusivity and equity within your team.

Inclusivity and Equity: Rate your efforts in promoting inclusivity and equity within your team.

1 (Needs Improvement), 5 (Excellent)

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Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Thinking: Rate your ability to analyse problems and develop effective solutions.

Analytical Thinking: Rate your ability to analyse problems and develop effective solutions.

1 (Needs Improvement), 5 (Excellent)

Creativity and Innovation: Rate how often you come up with creative solutions to problems.

Creativity and Innovation: Rate how often you come up with creative solutions to problems.

1 (Needs Improvement), 5 (Excellent)

Decision-Making: Rate your confidence in making decisions quickly and effectively.

Decision-Making: Rate your confidence in making decisions quickly and effectively.

1 (Needs Improvement), 5 (Excellent)

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Adaptability

Flexibility: Rate your ability to adapt to new situations and challenges.

Flexibility: Rate your ability to adapt to new situations and challenges.

1 (Needs Improvement), 5 (Excellent)

Learning Agility: Rate your eagerness to learn new skills and knowledge.

Learning Agility: Rate your eagerness to learn new skills and knowledge.

1 (Needs Improvement), 5 (Excellent)

Resilience: Rate your ability to recover from setbacks and stay focused on goals.

Resilience: Rate your ability to recover from setbacks and stay focused on goals.

1 (Needs Improvement), 5 (Excellent)

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Digital Literacy

Technical Skills: Rate your proficiency with digital tools and technologies relevant to your field.

Technical Skills: Rate your proficiency with digital tools and technologies relevant to your field.

1 (Needs Improvement), 5 (Excellent)

Online Collaboration: Rate your ability to effectively collaborate using digital platforms.

Online Collaboration: Rate your ability to effectively collaborate using digital platforms.

1 (Needs Improvement), 5 (Excellent)

Digital Communication: Rate your effectiveness in communicating through digital mediums.

Digital Communication: Rate your effectiveness in communicating through digital mediums.

1 (Needs Improvement), 5 (Excellent)

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