Gen Knowledge 1
Which quote have we discussed that encourages you to evaluate yourself as a person?
"Know thyself."
Assessing personal S & W is an _____ process.
Jack has decided to conduct an assessment of his personal S & W each year on the same month.
Assess yourself on a regular basis
To evaluate, analyze, or review
Assess
Strengths
When asking someone for input to help you assess personal S & W, you should request ______ examples.
specific
What can I ____ is a helpful question you may ask when assessing your S & W.
improve
Jamie has great logic skills which she uses in her career as a detective. She's not afraid to list these skills as one of her strengths.
Be honest
How you feel about yourself at any given time
Self-esteem
Negative habits and qualities
Weaknesses
Observing a ____ _____ can help you identify ____ you wish you had.
strengths
Employees should seek positions that ____ on their _____.
capitalize
strengths
Jamaal's sister makes more money and has received more promotions at her job than he has at his. Jamaal is careful not to base his assessment of personal S & W on his sister's success.
Don't compare yourself to others
A person whose behavior is imitated by others
Role Model
Evaluative information given to you about the things you say and do
Feedback
Taking a leadership role on a group project is an example of how knowing you S & W can contribute toward ____ ____.
professional development
Groups need members with different strengths to succeed. In this scenario, knowing your S & W helps contribute to which of the five benefits of doing a self-assessment?
better teamwork skills
improved group performance
Angela doesn't like to admit that she procrastinates, but lists it as a weakness so that she can work on improving it.
Be realistic
Be honest
A broad assumption made with very little supporting evidence
False Generalization
Steps that an individual takes to enhance or improve skills or traits that are needed to excel in their career
Professional Development
Name three of the five benefits that come from doing a self-assessment of S & W.
1. Apply talents where they're best used
2. Increased professional development
3. Better interviewing skills
4. Better decision-making skills
5. Better teamwork skills
Name three of the five steps in assessing personal S & W
1. Ask yourself important questions
2. Review your education and experience
3. Get input from others
4. Observe others whom you admire
5. Complete personal skills inventories
Because she's not a strong writer, Claire knows she isn't going to become a journalist.
Be realistic
Assessment tool designed to help determine strengths and weaknesses
The ability to recognize and manage emotions in ourselves and in others
Emotional Intelligence