Activity 2: Your Perception of “Self”
As our user, you can find this section here:
- Login as member, you should land at the dashboard
- Click on any of your Career Plan
- On the Steps menu on top, select "1 Understanding Self"
- Scroll down to "Activity 2: Your Perception of “Self”".
This activity helps you define who you are, what you value, and why you do what you do. It’s designed to guide our AI toward a deeper understanding of your internal drivers, so that our recommendations better reflect the real you.
🌟 2.1 What Inspires You?
Let us know what fascinates you and what gets you up in the morning.
In this section, you’re invited to share what drives your motivation, energy, and curiosity. Tell us about:
- What excites you most in life
- Your personal values and beliefs
- The dreams or goals that give your life direction
- The causes or topics you care deeply about
💡 Tips:
- Be honest and specific. There are no right or wrong answers here, only your own truth. The more open you are, the more meaningful your AI-powered profile will become.
- Try to write this yourself without the help of GenAI like ChatGPT. We want to capture the essence of your words, why you use certain words over the others. This is not a literature competition, so do not worry about form and beauty. The substance is more important.
- If you know how GenAI works, they will generalise your wordings, choosing the words that majority of people will accept. It looks beautiful, but it's not you, it represents common people. You can be better than average people.
🎯 2.2 Knowing Your Purpose
Read the excerpt or book by Simon Sinek on discovering your WHY.
"Start With Why", by Simon Sinek ↗
(Note: we may receive affiliate commission if you purchase the book using our link above.)
A strong purpose statement is a clear sentence that describes what you do and the impact you want to make.
~ Simon Sinek
In this part, we ask you to craft your own Purpose Statement, a simple, authentic sentence that captures your personal mission or “WHY.” This helps define your internal compass and gives context to your career direction.
We believe that a clear and reasonable purpose helps set a meaningful direction in life. It not only provides focus but also becomes a powerful source of motivation and resilience, especially when facing challenges. Purpose acts as a long-term goalpost that keeps you moving forward with intention.
✍️ Example Format of Your Purpose Statement:
“I [your action] so that [your intended impact].”
→ “I teach others to manage their emotions so they can build healthier relationships.”
💡 Tips:
- Be genuine. Don’t write what sounds good or what others expect out of you. Write what feels true to you.
- Again, no GenAI here. Just be yourself.
💎 2.3 What Are Your Values?
Understanding your personal values gives deep insight into your decision-making, motivations, and leadership potential. When you are stuck or faced challenges, these are the guiding principles to your decisions and choices.
To identify your core values, we recommend using the VIA Character Strengths Survey, a free, science-based tool.
Steps to Take the VIA Survey:
- Visit: VIA Character Strengths Website
- Click “Take the Survey Now”
- Create a free account (required to access results)
- If you’re 18 years or older, take the VIA Adult Survey (approx. 10–15 min)
- If you’re under 18, take the Youth Survey
Once you’ve completed the test, review your results and select the Top 5 Values that resonate most with your identity.
Enter your selected values into the system so we can integrate them into your career matching profile.
Remember to always hit those [Save] button before you move on to the next activity.