Professional transformation thanks to the skills assessment

The world of work is changing, and more and more people are looking to redefine their career paths. Professional retraining in France is experiencing remarkable growth, with nearly one in two French people considering changing jobs soon. In this article, we give you some advice on how to clearly understand your professional project and choose the training that will allow you to make it a reality thanks to the skills assessment.

Why carry out a skills assessment?

The skills assessment is a valuable tool for anyone wishing to breathe new life into their career. It allows you to evaluate your skills, your abilities and your motivations in order to determine what are the best opportunities for you to reorient yourself professionally.

Among the reasons that push individuals to retrain, we find in particular:

• The search for a more fulfilling job in line with your values
• The desire to contribute to the fight against global warming and to participate in building a better world
• The desire to adapt to rapid changes in the labor market (automation, artificial intelligence, etc.)

How does a skills assessment take place?

A skills assessment is generally carried out in three stages:

1. The preliminary phase: this phase allows you to define your needs and expectations, as well as to inform you about the progress of the assessment.
2. The investigation phase: during this phase, you will assess your skills, abilities and motivations, through interviews, tests and questionnaires.
3. The conclusion phase: it consists of writing a summary document summarizing the results of your assessment, and defining a personalized professional project.

It is important to choose your training organization carefully to carry out a skills assessment. Indeed, each service provider can offer a different approach and specific tools.

Who is the skills assessment for?

The skills assessment is intended for anyone wishing to take stock of their career and considering a career change, whether they are an employee, self-employed, job seeker or student.

What funding is needed to carry out a skills assessment?

Several mechanisms can help you finance your skills assessment depending on your professional situation:

• The Personal Training Account (CPF): accessible to employees, self-employed workers and job seekers
• The Skills Development Plan: for employees whose employer has included the skills assessment in the training plan
• Financing through Pôle Emploi: for job seekers, under certain conditions

Beyond the skills assessment: succeed in your professional retraining

Once your skills assessment has been completed and your professional project defined, it is important to put in place a concrete action plan to succeed in your retraining. Here are some tips for choosing the training that will allow you to make your project a reality:

• Compare training offers: find out about organizations, learning methods (face-to-face, e-learning, etc.), costs and professional opportunities.
• Validate your project with a professional development advisor (CEP): this professional will be able to support you in your efforts and help you refine your choice of training.
• Build your professional network: participate in events, interact with professionals in the targeted sector, join online groups and forums, etc.
• Prepare mentally for the transition: a career change can be a source of stress and worry. Do not hesitate to seek support from those around you and learn about stress management techniques.

In conclusion, the skills assessment is an essential tool for successful professional retraining. It will allow you to better understand your skills, abilities and motivations, and to define a fulfilling professional project adapted to your desires. Do not hesitate to find out about the financing mechanisms available and surround yourself with professionals to successfully complete your professional transformation.

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