It is taking an inventory of one's likes, dislikes, personal characteristics, values, wants and needs. It is the first part of the career planning process. Before you can decide what you want to be, you first have to discover who you are.
People change, grow and develop.
Therefore it is necessary for everyone to re-assess themselves periodically in relationship to their career goals. The things we enjoy doing and can give us important clues about work or career interests. Fixing things, using computers, cooking and caring for children are just a few examples of leisure time activities that can be converted into careers. A combination of emotional and behavioral characteristics that can indicate strengths and weaknesses. Different careers fit with different personality traits.