The purpose of this exercise is to develop your strength words into your elevator pitch, résumé, bio, and online profiles. The answers to this questionnaire can be used as a tool when selecting leadership and volunteer opportunities that leverage your strengths and build your visibility.
Use the questions below to uncover your inner star.
- What was the most successful project I ever tackled and what made me successful?
- What was the most important team role I ever fulfilled and why?
- When faced with an overwhelming obstacle, what’s my “go to” skill to overcome it?
- What are the strengths that others acknowledge in me?
Dig deeper to identify themes and key strengths you want to put on center stage
- What strengths and skills came up over and over again?
- Which skills do I enjoy using as often as possible, regardless of the task?
- What skills have I mastered but would rather not use every day?
- Which strengths and skills are going to be most helpful as I begin my career search?
- What skills are missing? What skills would I like to build but have not yet had the opportunity to practice?