Assess for Success Assessing Personal Strengths and Weaknesses

Explain the importance of recognizing personal strengths and weaknesses.

§ Common interview questions: • What is your greatest strength? • Your greatest weakness?

Importance of Self-Assessment § Your job should: • • Maximize strengths Minimize weaknesses §

Benefits of Self-Assessment § Ability to apply talents where best used • “What Are

Benefits of Self-Assessment § Better interviewing skills • “How to Talk About Your Weaknesses

Benefits of Self-Assessment ü Better decision-making skills ü Better teamwork skills

Identify personal strengths and weaknesses.

Tips for Self-Assessment § Be realistic. § Don’t compare yourself to others. § Be

Tips for Self-Assessment § Don’t be too hard on yourself. § Don’t make false

Steps for Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses § Ask important questions. § Review your education

Steps for Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses § Observe others whom you admire. § Complete

§ Giving input to others § Don’t want to hurt a friend § What

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Assess for Success Assessing Personal Strengths and Weaknesses Explain the importance of recognizing personal strengths and weaknesses. Identity personal strengths and weaknesses.

Explain the importance of recognizing personal strengths and weaknesses.

§ Common interview questions: • What is your greatest strength? • Your greatest weakness? § Important to know the answers!

Importance of Self-Assessment § Your job should: • • Maximize strengths Minimize weaknesses § Good for you and your employer

Benefits of Self-Assessment § Ability to apply talents where best used • “What Are Your Strengths” from the University of Kent: http: //www. kent. ac. uk/careers/Choosing/strengths. htm § Increased opportunities for professional development and career success

Benefits of Self-Assessment § Better interviewing skills • “How to Talk About Your Weaknesses in a Job Interview” by Alison Green: http: //money. usnews. com/money/blogs/outsidevoices-careers/2013/09/23/how-to-talk-about-your -weaknesses-in-a-job-interview

Benefits of Self-Assessment ü Better decision-making skills ü Better teamwork skills

Identify personal strengths and weaknesses.

Tips for Self-Assessment § Be realistic. § Don’t compare yourself to others. § Be specific. § Be honest.

Tips for Self-Assessment § Don’t be too hard on yourself. § Don’t make false generalizations. § Assess on a regular basis.

Steps for Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses § Ask important questions. § Review your education and experience. § Get input from others.

Steps for Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses § Observe others whom you admire. § Complete personal skills inventories.

§ Giving input to others § Don’t want to hurt a friend § What should you do?

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