Work readiness profile

Mark the areas that feel steady. The rest become supports, not failures. Numbers stay behind an explainer, and the headline is always human language. Accommodation flags are conversation starters, never automated prescriptions.

The seven dimensions, explained

Getting through tasks

Sustained throughput at a realistic pace. Support example: extra time plus a clear starting order.

Understanding instructions

Following multi step directions. Support example: written steps alongside any video or verbal briefing.

Bouncing back from mistakes

Recovery without freezing. Support example: mistake friendly practice with undo and calm retry routines.

Handling interruptions

Pausing and refocusing. Support example: an agreed pause signal plus a short refocus checklist.

Writing short messages

Clear brief workplace writing. Support example: sentence starters, templates, and one proofreading pass.

Keeping a steady schedule

Attendance across weeks. Support example: a visible weekly plan with reminders and backup contacts.

Knowing which tools help

Assistive technology awareness. Support example: one tool trial at a time with setup notes.

Read the profile in bands. Exploring means several supports are still being mapped, and short practice reps matter most. Supported means a solid base plus named accommodations, ready for trials with check-ins. Ready means steady across most dimensions, ready for applications with routine supports. Every band leads to practice, never to a verdict.

Build your profile in five steps

Mark each dimension steady or still building. Trust recent weeks over old memories.
Add completed games as evidence: File Sort for throughput, Inbox Sprint for writing, Focus Shift for recovery, Schedule Juggle for planning.
Turn every non steady area into one support sentence with a who, what, and when.
Pick two practice next steps, such as one untimed game replay plus one real life trial.
Share the profile with a counselor alongside your goal check and barrier shortlist for a complete picture.

Common mistakes to avoid

Marking everything steady to look good hides the supports that would actually help, while marking everything low hides real strengths employers value. Aim for honesty over impression. A second mistake is reading the band as a grade. Bands describe support density, not worth or potential, and they shift with practice. A third mistake is stopping at labels. Throughput plus extra time is actionable. Throughput alone is not. Always finish each dimension with a concrete tactic, a trial date, and a person who knows about it.

Frequently asked questions

How do games change my band?

Each completed game adds observed evidence to matching dimensions, which can move the summary from exploring toward supported or ready. Replays count too, especially calm recoveries after mistakes. Bring the run summaries to your session so the counselor sees behavior, not only self ratings.

Can I share this with an employer?

Share selectively. Strengths lines travel well to resumes and interview answers, while support details usually stay between you and your counselor until you draft an accommodation request. Review the disclosure timing guidance before attaching anything to an application.

How often should I redo the profile?

Revisit after every few game sessions or whenever routines change. New schedules, new tools, or completed trials all justify an update. Dated snapshots show growth over months, which helps IPE reviews and encourages steady practice through the course.