Career Conversations Start Here
Values and Skills Assessment Cards make self-discovery simple, visual, and practical
The Values & Skills Assessment Cards
Career development doesn’t need to start with a lengthy assessment or a pile of printed results. Sometimes, it starts with a conversation, the kind that unfolds when someone finally sees what they bring to the table, and what really matters to them.
The Values & Skills Assessment Cards are a hands-on, visual tool designed to help individuals explore what they do well, what they care about, and where they might want to go next. On one side: workplace skills. On the other: core values. Sorted into categories that are easy to understand, and even easier to talk about.
Because the best career tools don’t just give people answers. They give them language.
Two Sides, One Discovery Process
This deck of 53-cards features transferable workplace skills on one side, and meaningful values on the other. Each card can be sorted into three simple categories:
Skills
- Like to Do
- Would Like to Learn
- Don’t Like to Do
Values
- Strongly Value
- Value at Times
- Don’t Value
There’s something about holding the cards, sorting them, and seeing it all laid out; it makes the process feel more real, and a little easier to talk about. All without requiring an app, login, or tech setup.
For Career Starters, Career Changers, and Everyone In Between
Whether you’re coaching a student who’s just beginning to think about the future or supporting someone navigating a career shift, these cards meet people where they are. and help move the conversation forward.
They’re used by:
- Career professionals and coaches
- Educators and guidance counsellors
- Vocational rehab programs
- Employment services teams
- Anyone supporting meaningful career exploration
Equally at home in classrooms, coaching sessions, or career workshops, the cards are designed to spark real-time reflection, and real conversation.
“As a career development instructor, I’ve used many tools, but this card sort quickly became a favourite. Its hands-on, interactive approach encourages deep reflection and sparks meaningful conversations.”
~ Farrah C., Youth Career Advisor
“These cards completely changed how I approach career conversations with my students.”
~ Tasha M., Secondary School Teacher
“The cards helped me figure out what I’m actually good at, not just what I’ve done in past jobs. It gave me a new way to talk about my experience with more confidence.”
~ Raymond P., Job Seeker
Not Everything Needs an App
There’s something refreshing about putting the digital distractions away and physically sorting through what matters. The Values & Skills Assessment Cards invite connection, not just analysis, helping individuals articulate their priorities in a way that’s both intuitive and meaningful.
This approach is simple by design. In a world flooded with gamified systems and algorithm-driven assessments, sometimes it’s the analog tools that create the most honest insights.
From Sorting to Action
The Values & Skills Worksheet is a six-page printable designed to help users take what they’ve uncovered and turn it into next steps. It includes:
- Space to record and prioritize top values and skills
- Prompts to reflect on patterns and insights
- A planning section to move from “what” to “what next”
It’s a practical add-on for career service clients, coaching sessions, post-secondary workshops, and job seekers mapping out their next chapter.
No Certification Required
The Values and Skills Assessment Cards are intuitive, flexible, and easy to integrate into your existing practice, whether you’re a seasoned career development professional or just starting out.
Start the Conversation
Whether you’re working with one person or a roomful, the Values & Skills Assessment Cards help you spark real, human conversations about work, identity, and possibility.
