...My Personal Strengths and Weaknesses GEN 195 September 24, 2013 Louise Gerdes My Personal Strength and Weaknesses The most common thing employees will ask a potential employee in an interview is “What are some of your common strengths and weaknesses?” I despise this question simply because thinking about my strengths and weaknesses is not something I randomly stop and think about too often. However, that challenge was brought up in my GEN 195 class at the University of Phoenix. The only difference was that I was provided the proper resources/surveys to help me accurately recognize what some of my strengths and some of my weaknesses are. It ultimately came down to that even though my strength is organization, I struggle with writing and procrastination, so I will have to develop a set of skills in order to advance in these two areas. In order to succeed in my college career and take the next step toward my career choice of criminal justice, I know I will have to work on one of my weaknesses, which is writing. I know that writing is stressed to be important in my career choice, so taking a workshop to improve my writing skills will help me in the future. Nevertheless, I know that my academic writing will differ from the writing I will be expected to do in my career choice, so it would help me significantly if I took the time to re-read Chapter 10 and Chapter 11 of Your College Experience: Strategies of Success. I can both improve my chances of...
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...As described earlier in the introduction part, I have recalled different courses of negotiation in my life from which I have tried to figure out my weaknesses and strengths. Before the negotiation course, I could only realize some of my capacity and limits, for example I might be good at emotional control and bad at active listening. I believed they were not all the weaknesses and strengths that I should realize. In addition, I found it hard to hone my strengths and improve my weaknesses because (i) I did not see negotiation in systematic viewpoint (ii) I have not had enough negotiation experiences. Thankfully, this course has shed the new light on the wide scope of negotiations and how they should be conducted. From this course, I am able to see more dimensions of negotiations and subsequently, better figure out my weaknesses and strengths. As a result, I could find a more effective way to develop my negotiation skills. During...
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...do it. This paper will examine my approach to achieving success in the future based on the Intentional Change Theory and how I will improve upon my strengths and weaknesses to better my career goals. Richard Boyatzis, a professor at Case Western Reserve University, developed the Intentional Change Theory as part of his work on individual and organizational change. According to Boyatzis (2006), the Intentional Change Theory “describes the essential components and process of desirable, sustainable change in one’s behavior, thoughts, feelings, and perceptions” (p. 609, 610). There are five steps to this theory in which I think that I could potentially have success. Change is never easy, but is necessary to improve upon your career if you have discovered that you have weaknesses and also to improve upon your strengths also. But, if you are not prepared to change, this will not come easy. Because I am willing to make this transformation, I think that I will be fruitful in my attempt. The first step is to discover your ideal self. Most times, there is a difference in where we are in life and where we would eventually like to be. This is where the intentional change comes into play. We must first figure out our goals, both long and short term and what we need to do to change to get to that point. The next step is to discover your real self. I took the WPI Career Transition Report to find out exactly what my strengths and weaknesses are and what their suggestions...
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...sociability, agreeableness and sensitivity, I would compare my strengths and weaknesses with these five domains. Openness and problem solving Differences in the degree of openness follow from the degree of variety people and value and their different ways of viewing the world. I am an implementer rather than an innovator. Strength: I often feel happy working within my company, adapting what problems are and focusing on doing things better. I always take a hands-on approach to get things done and work well with routine. My ideas are usually well-suited and turned into workable ways or policies. I am willing to have changes. Weaknesses: I am not curious enough to think and play with new ideas, and not always present innovative possibilities. The one who is good at coming up with new ideas in connection with an overall picture is seldom me. Organization and priorities Another key difference concerns the value placed on organization versus spontaneity. I am an organizers rather than a spontaneous people. Strength: I value task completion highly and like order. I always prepare things ahead of time. I am highly focused, self-disciplined, well-organized, tidy, well-planning and often have a will to achieve. I remind myself time-to-time to work constantly to achieve company goals and target to the company mission. Weaknesses: Sometimes, I am too workaholic and too strict to force people to do things using my ways. In changing circumstances, I was less adaptable and...
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...Marketing Comilla University S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS Identifying my Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats A SWOT analysis is a term used to describe a tool that is effective in identifying my Strengths and Weaknesses, and for examining the Opportunities and Threats you face. While it is a basic, Straight forward model, it has been a popular business practice for many years because it helps provide direction and serves as a basis for the development of business plans. It accomplishes this by examining the strengths (what an operation does well) and weaknesses (what an operation does not do well) in addition to opportunities (potential favorable conditions for an operation) and threats (potential unfavorable conditions for an operation). Once completed, the SWOT analysis can help determine if the information indicates something that will assist the operation in achieving its objectives (a strength or opportunity), or if it indicates an obstacle that must be overcome or minimized to achieve desired results (weakness or threat). What are the elements of a SWOT Analysis The SWOT analysis stands for the analysis of internal strengths and weaknesses of an operation and external opportunities and threats to the operation. Below is a description of each of these elements that should be considered when performing a SWOT analysis? Strengths The first element of a SWOT analysis describes the strengths of an operation. These strengths include what an operation does well, and should be...
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...Strengths and Weaknesses Essay A person’s strengths and weaknesses reflect their overall character and ability to lead. When looking at my character, it is important to consider all of my qualities, whether they are good or bad. For example, I consider leadership to be a large part of my personal identity. Since leadership is one of my most important characteristics, many of my strengths derive from it. My strengths are important to consider in my overall personality and the way I relate to other people. An important strength in my character is my ability to work hard and stay focused in a distracting environment. It is easy for me to accomplish tasks while others may try to distract me. For example, in class, I am able to get all my work done on time without being sidetracked. I am also very organized. This helps me to get things done faster and more efficiently. Organization is very important in the workplace and I have an advantage because of it. My ability to lead others is important as well. I can be a role model to those around me by exerting leadership qualities such as direction and responsibility. I am also very dependable and reliable. When working in teams, others can count on me to do my fair share of the work and not let them down. Even though I have many strengths, I also have weaknesses as well. My weaknesses hinder my abilities and are flaws in my personality, which could complicate my relationships with others. One of my weaknesses...
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...discuss my results from the work culture activity along with which competencies are essential to conducting a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis, and how competencies relate to the essential competencies for conducting a SWOT analysis. The work culture results states that I am high-powered, supportive and an expert. These results will allow me to better understand my strengths and weaknesses in the work place along with allowing me to achieve my organizational and personal goals. The competencies that are essential to conducting strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threat analysis are external and internal analysis The External Analysis examines opportunities and threats that exist in the environment. Both opportunities and threats exist independently in a company. The way to differentiate between a strength and weakness from an opportunity or threat is to ask: Would this issue exist if the company did not exist? If the answer is yes, it should be considered external to the firm. Opportunities refer to favorable conditions in the environment that could produce rewards for the organization if acted upon properly. That is, opportunities are situations that exist but must be acted on if the firm is to benefit from them. Threats refer to conditions or barriers that may prevent the firms from reaching its objectives (http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/external-analysis/#sthash.KgH4dcrD.dpuf) The Internal Analysis of strengths and weaknesses focuses...
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...I have found new strengths, also I have learned that I have many weaknesses still. I know that with a good plan of action even the most challenging topics can become easier. I have many strengths and weaknesses but I also have a plan of action to help with both. I have much strength when it comes to English and I have learned that I have developed a few more. I have gotten much better with comma splices and run-on sentences. As well as getting better with identifying fragments and preventing them I have learned to recognize my most common grammatical errors and prevent them. There are many things that this class has helped me work on. Even though I have learned many things in this class I have also discovered I still have many weaknesses. One of my greatest weaknesses is that I have trouble prewriting and getting my ideas from my mind down on paper. I also have trouble with sentence variety; I either use to many of the same kind of sentence or I try to use too many complex sentences and it doesn’t flow very well. The one thing that I have the most trouble with is writing out a good thesis. I am still using the same thesis formula that I learned in middle school. There are many things that I still have to work on. I have developed what in my opinion is a good plan of action to help me work on my weaknesses and bolster my strengths. If I keep working on my strengths I should only get better with the run-ons and comma splices, and if I practice my weaknesses I should eventually...
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...path to college success starts and ends with holding oneself responsible and accountable. Knowing one's strengths and weakness can assist one in navigating down that path of college success, leading to the achievement of the set out goals. It has been about ten years since I have been in college. Although I could look at this long drought as a disadvantage, after much thoughtfulness I have realized that in these last ten years I have gained much personal experience and a plethora of skills and attitudes that will only aid me in achieving the victory I not only desire but demand of myself. Personal responsibility means that I am solely responsible for establishing my own goals, pinpointing my strengths and weaknesses and holding myself accountable to a set standard and process that will ultimately accomplish those goals. Personal responsibility begins with a set of goals. It is vital that a person has vision and clarity within that vision. One should know clearly what they desire for their future and understand the options in achieving their goals. Establishing both short term and long term goals are essential in achieving success in college. According to the desires I have for my future I've established some short and long term goals. Maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout my education, obtaining my bachelors degree and MBA and starting a business are some of my long term goals. My short term goals include utilizing each class to better myself as a person and business women. In the...
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...During the year of 2015-2016 I was the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America South Dakota State President. Some of my duties of being the state president, included: preside over all business meetings; member of the State Board of Directors; and preside over state meeting. This opportunity made me into a well-rounded person. I was able to understand my strengths and weaknesses as a person, as well as a leader. My strengths include: exceptional time management skills, responsibility and accountability. I utilized these strengths to my advantage while serving as a state officer by building upon my leadership abilities and those of my teammates. By serving in this capacity, I have had to use these strengths numerous times, whether it...
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...four components: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. These four components will help any individual get an understanding of what can impact his/hers job search and how can to fix the problem. A SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats, and by conducting an analysis of those factors will help job seekers know more about where their talents...
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...is being accountable for all my actions, is the hallmark of the fully integrated, fully functioning human being, is what separates the adult from the child. Responsibility goes hand in hand with success, achievement, motivation, happiness and self-actualization. It’s the absolute minimum requirement for the accomplishment of everything I could ever really want in my life. Is also caring for my growing family and going back to school in order to provide a better life for them, a life I was not given. Going back to college and being successful it is very important to me, because my family counts on me. They rely on me to provide for them, to nurture them, and to be an example to them. Family, my job, and juggling college can be extremely stressful at times. There is not very much time in the day to work full time, spend time with my family, and do school work. In order to succeed at all these things it takes a great deal of responsibility. I have set a schedule to give myself ample time to accomplish all these things. I believe that going back to school can force me into taking the responsibility to be successful in college and give me the focus to set goals for my future. Educational goals. My objectives for returning to school are to fulfill my personal and professional goals by increasing my knowledge and gaining skills to become an asset to my life and family. I need the challenge and stimulation that learning offers me to enhance my self- esteem, which will help...
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...ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR TITLE: PERSONAL LEADERSHIP SWOT ANALYSIS SWOT Analysis on Myself in terms of Leadership Aspect 1.0 Introduction Swot analysis is a method of analysing our internal capabilities which are our strengths and weaknesses as well as external traits that involves with opportunities and threats. The external aspects will be analysed based on the PEST criteria which are politics, environmental, social and technology. While for the internal aspects, personal characteristics and attributes that a person has will be analysed. Further from the identification of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, personal development action plan will be developed. 2.0 Strengths In this report, the analysis of personal strength will be done by using few criteria. Personal capabilities, accreditations and qualifications, philosophy, values, also knowledge and experience are the criteria that will be used to analyse my personal strength. From my educational background, I had my primary and secondary education in Sultan Ibrahim Girls School, Johor Bahru. Being in girls’ school since primary until secondary school has taught me to be an articulate person. In the school where I have same gender friends, I don’t feel shy to point out my ideas because it seems like the way of thinking with same gender friends are same. This has made me an articulate person. In 2004, I was offered to continue secondary education in MRSM Kuala Berang, Terengganu. Entering mix...
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...English102, I have reviewed both my strengths and weaknesses. By reviewing both my strengths and weaknesses has helped me a lot to realize what I have improved, and what I still need to work on to improve. My two major strengths I have acquired during this semester are being abele to do my homework on time, and acquired the ability of outlining in order to control my idea through logically formulated outlines. What I need to work on to improve is class participation. I have improved my homework doing habit dramatically during this English 102 course. Doing homework has always been a complicated task for me before I attended this class. Since other English classes I took before were a full semester schedule, I used to come class with out doing my homework. Finally, when I registered in this accelerated and fast paced class, I realized that I had to do all my homework before I go class to follow my professor lecture very well. Now, I am able to understand what the professor teaches about. This helped me to follow the professor attentively during the lecture. Doing my homework in time is the most powerful thing I acquired during this course of semester. The second strength that I have improved a lot is my outlining ability to stick to my central idea. Before this class, I wrote a couple of paragraphs and essays on other English classes. However, I usually used to deviate from the main idea of my paper while I write. Then, I started to explore what makes my paper ineffective. Finally...
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...about my body and my health this semester. This semester has really opened my eyes on how I should be treating and taking care of my body. I have learned what many of my strengths and weaknesses of my behavioral, intellectual, social and physical health. There were a lot of fun and interesting units in class this year like the drug unit, CPR, STI and contraception were some of my favorites to learn about. We got to listen to quite a few speakers this year in health; my favorite by far was the Paramedic. He was really funny and entertaining and had some great stories and he was by far the coolest guy ever. There a quite a few strengths and weaknesses to my behavioral health. My strengths are as follow, I am nice, friendly, kind and caring. Some of my weaknesses are my anger, and I am quiet and shy. I am a super friendly person, and really nice. I can make friends quickly once I start talking to someone. The hard part is getting to talk to someone because I am so shy and nervous when it comes to meeting new people. I also tend to be really quiet around people at times. I’m not the most outgoing person ever and I don’t like to stand out in the crowd or do something to make people notice me. I think over the course of the semester I have grown a little in this area. I think I have become a little more outgoing and not as shy. For my intellectual health there are also very many strengths and weaknesses. My strengths are, I am smart clever and a good and easy learner. My weaknesses...
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