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This page aims to support you to better understand yourselves by identifying your strengths and helping you think of scenarios where they have been or can be used!
Use the UCAS Job Finder to explore different careers available to you. You can search by job family, subject, or skill! You can even click this Quiz link to explore your personality and find out what types of jobs might suit you.
Reflective Questions
Take some time here to do some reflection, you can write the answers down if you want!
How would I describe myself?
What am I good at?
What do I like doing?
Which part of me do others comment positively on?
What is my favourite subject at school- why do I like this best?
What kind of things do people ask me for help with?
What task would you do for nothing in return, just because you enjoy it?
If I were a character in a show, what would my story be? Where does my character really shine?
Before identifying the strength ....
What words would you use to describe yourself?
How do others see me?
Ask a friend or family member what words they would use to describe you!
Is it similar to how you describe yourself? Or are you suprised by the answers?
Where do I thrive?
Think about instances whereby you felt successful and what strength these may represent….
E.g. In school I successfully presented my EPQ and I think I did well at public speaking in front of my peers
Personal
Academic
Social
Work/Volunteering
How do you see yourselves applying these strengths in the future? Add to your list with an example......
Do you think a certain subject suits you?
Do you see yourself in a particular career?
What skills do you think are transferable?
Example Bank
This bank is here to support you with examples of strengths in case you are feeling stuck!
Supportive
Enthusiastic
Approachable
Curious
Adventurous
Patient
Consistent
Energetic
Patient
Dependable
Good Listener
Engaging
Reflective
Honest
Decisive
Creative
Wise
Organised
Considered
Understanding
Thoughtful
Open-minded
Giving
Resilient
Positive
Fair
Disciplined
Kind
Modest
Leader
Spontaneous
Practical
Calm
Determined
Insightful
Caring
Conscientious
Sincere
Detailed
Analytical
Strategic
Focused
Reflective
Passionate
Courageous
Appreciative
Hopeful
Principled
Empathetic
Humorous
Co-operative
Flexible
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