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The Paragon School of Pet Grooming
110 Chicago Drive
Jenison, MI 49428
NAME: DATE: / /
Please check off the answer or answers that best describe yourself.
1.  My present job is:
  
not to promising
  
filled with opportunity
   a dead end
  
I am currently unemployed
2.  I think that going to school:
  
may enable me to start a new career
  
give me extra income
  
will give me an advantage in the job market
  
will not effect my future at all
  
may have a negative effect on my chances of landing a good job
3.  In my opinion, the greatest rewards of working with animals are:
  
high income potential
  
a sense of accomplishment
  
enjoying the job
  
being my own boss
4.  I think one factor that holds back career success is:
  
not knowing the right people
  
not having enough ambition
  
insufficient training
  
lack of confidence
5.  I think my best quality are:
  
patience
  
great ambition
  
an open mind
  
an inquiring mind
  
good time management
  
determination
  
compassion
  
good communication skills
6.  I think the person who has the best chance of succeeding as a pet groomer is:
  
a determined person
  
a well trained person
  
a person who enjoys working with animals
7.  I find I learn best when I am:
  
memorizing
  
reading on my own
  
in a lecture
  
in a hands on situation
8.  My ability to concentrate is :
  
poor
  
fair
  
good
  
excellent
9.  My ability to take constructive criticism is:
  
poor
  
fair
  
good
  
excellent
10.  My comprehension of subjects that interest me is:
  
poor
  
fair
  
good
  
excellent
11.  My ability to work by myself at a constructive pace is:
  
poor
  
fair
  
good
  
excellent
12.  In my spare time I:
  
read
  
watch TV
  
enjoy hobbies
  
play sports
  
I don't have any spare time
13.  Emotionally, I think I am:
  
a mature, responsible adult
  
still growing
14.  When faced with problems I:
  
seek advice from friends
  
seek advice from qualified persons
  
try to figure it out myself
  
try to recruit a team to help find solutions
15.  When it comes to accepting responsibility:
  
I find it difficult
  
I enjoy assuming it
  
I prefer sharing it
16.  In my opinion, the best way to learn a trade is:
  
on the job
  
formal schooling
17.  My experience with animals include: (please explain)
  
Working with a veterinarian
  
Working with a groomer
  
Training
  
Working with my own pets
  
Other
  
I have no previous experience
18.  The pet grooming field interests me because:
19.  How long have you been considering a career in pet grooming?
20.  What is your present occupation?
21.  How long have you been employed?
22.  Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
23.  Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
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The Paragon School of Pet Grooming
110 Chicago Drive
Jenison, MI 49428