LS01 Identifying your strengths

Analyze your strengths

Reflect on skills you are good at, what strengths you used to master those skills, and how you can use those strengths to reach your goals.

SWOT Analysis is a useful technique for understanding your Strengths and Weaknesses, and for identifying both the Opportunities open to you and the Threats you face.

Used in a business context, it helps you carve a sustainable niche in your market.

Used in a personal context, it helps you develop your career in a way that takes best advantage of your talents, abilities and opportunities.

Originated by Albert S Humphrey in the 1960s, the tool is as useful now as it was then.

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🏆 Think about three things you are good at.

Example

I’m good at swimming.

I’m good at driving.

I’m good at learning languages.

Now think why you’re good at these things.

Take notes.

Sample answer

Hi, I’m Jay. I’m an engineer. I’m good at sports; I can play baseball very well. I won a soccer prize when I was at college. I’m an excellent diver. I was invited to the diving rescue team in my hometown when I was 14. I’m good at math and physics.

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Think of a skill you are good at. Write below.

I am good at ....

How do you know that you are good at the skill?

Check ✅ all the reasons that apply.

I know this because

⬜ I have won awards or prizes.

⬜ I got a good grade in school.

⬜ I have been praised for it.

⬜ I was told that I was good at it by someone whose opinion I trust.

⬜ I recognize my own ability.

⬜ Other reasons:

🎤Record a short video/podcast or write your response.🎬

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Source: Adapted from TOEFL Learner Strategies RuiEnglish ® Cambridge University Press

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