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Mr. Zuber, what do you think of the skillaware campaign?
I find skillaware and its services very valuable. I think that the benefits of skillaware could be even more significant if, for example, you look at your basic competences every six months and use the self-reflection regularly. Overall, I hope that skillaware will be more widely recognized and that such tools for checking one's own competence fitness will also be used independently of the industry.
What challenges has self-reflection brought with it?
I tried to answer the questions from three perspectives: firstly, against the background of what I personally want, secondly, how I see myself from a bird's eye view and thirdly, how my team and my environment would judge me. Keeping these three perspectives in mind at all times and constantly and honestly questioning myself in the process was intense.
What insights have you gained?
I am happy to give you an example using competence "Ability to work in a team", because when it comes to this kind of topic, you generally rate yourself highly intuitively. But if you then talk to colleagues about how you behave towards the team under pressure, for example, you notice that this assessment changes. The questionnaire provides 360-degree feedback if I deal with the questions in a targeted and critical way and assess not only my own image but also the image of others. Through self-reflection , I have found out where my "blind spots" are, but I have also been reaffirmed in my strengths.
What do you do with these findings?
I currently mirror my results with my network. I'm interested in how those around me rate me and how I can take myself and my team forward. It's important to develop my strong qualities, because strengths can also be strengthened. I think this conviction is particularly important for older employees: studies show that the over 45s are very flexible - contrary to the perception in the media. The surface perception of older employees should be questioned and their qualities and strengths developed in a targeted manner.
How would you rate the benefits of an orientation meeting?
The self-reflection and orientation meeting with a career coach are an ideal combination. I see the two steps as a kind of map that shows me: What is required and how do I add value for myself and my organization? In order to remain attractive in the job market, I believe it is everyone's responsibility to constantly question themselves. A orientation meeting helps to approach these thoughts more deeply and consciously and to have an objective discussion about them. I can therefore only recommend taking advantage of this offer. Ultimately, however, everyone is responsible for their own Personal development.
