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Exercise 2

Learn to recognize your strengths

Tip

This exercise will help you determine your strengths and make it easier for you to bring them up in your cover letter or at job interviews.

The following exercise deals with the general skills you have acquired outside the workplace. Carefully read the statements and check off four or five qualities that characterize you.

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You take decisions before the situation demands action.


You perform difficult tasks with little or no assistance.


You find faster ways to perform tasks.
You find ways to achieve the desired results.


You pay special attention to details.
You verify the accuracy of information you are given.


You quickly recognize problems a situation is causing.
you detect cases where important information is lacking.


You tackle tasks step by step.
You establish priorities based on the objectives at hand.


You alter your work schedule to adapt to a situation.
You adapt easily to new ways of doing things.


You are comfortable leading a group.
You know how to talk to people and get your ideas across.


You use good arguments to convince others.


You can predict how others will react to a situation.


You take time to listen to those around you.
You are attentive to the needs of others.


You work well with others.


You explain or write ideas in a way that others can understand easily.


You are capable of expressing and defending your opinions.


You try hard to overcome obstacles.
You make an effort to obtain the information or assistance you need despite difficulties.


You control your emotions when you are angry.
You carefully weigh the pros and cons before speaking or taking action.


You get things done on time.
You meet the expectations others have set for you.


Use this space to describe one or several situations where you have demonstrated these skills, either at work or during your leisure activities.

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