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 planning to change jobs soon. In this article, we give you some advice to clearly identify your professional project and choose the training that will allow you to make it happen thanks to the skills assessment.

Why do a skills assessment?

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

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

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

How is a skills assessment carried out?

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, aptitudes and motivations, through interviews, tests and questionnaires.
3. The conclusion phase: this consists of writing a summary document containing the results of your assessment, and defining a personalized professional project.

It is important to choose the right training organization 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 professional retraining, whether they are employees, self-employed, job seekers or students.

What funding to carry out a skills assessment?

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

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• 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
• Funding by Pôle Emploi: for job seekers, under certain conditions

Beyond the skills assessment: successful 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 make your retraining a success. Here are some tips for choosing the right 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 can accompany you in your steps and help you refine your choice of training.
• Build your professional network: participate in events, discuss with professionals in the targeted sector, join online groups and forums, etc.
• Prepare mentally for the transition: a professional retraining can be a source of stress and worry. Do not hesitate to seek the support of those around you and to 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, your aptitudes and your motivations, and to define a fulfilling professional project adapted to your desires. Do not hesitate to find out about the financing schemes available and to surround yourself with professionals to carry out your professional transformation.