Natural Skills Assessment

Discover My Skills

Instructions

Answer the following questions to determine your skill set. Please answer as honestly and accurately as you can; there are no 'right' or 'wrong' answers.

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I frequently seek opportunities to meet new people
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I read (sometimes reread) the details and 'fine print' of school assignments
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I provide constructive or negative feedback to others
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I am a spontaneous person
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When I am in a conversation, I find myself listening more than talking
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I skim through long e-mails rather than read each sentence
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I take negative feedback very personally
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People would describe me as very organized
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My friend group is best described as a small number of close friends
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I always seem to be generating new ideas about things
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At school, I am more focused on my tasks rather than the people around me
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I am on time for appointments and meetings
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When I am at school, I am better working with groups rather than alone
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People would describe me as creative or imaginative
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People would describe me as a caring and empathetic person
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I use a to-do list and calendar on a daily basis
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Attending large social events is energizing, as opposed to draining
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People would describe me as very practical and realistic
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I don't have an issue telling people what is on my mind
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I have an organized and clean desk
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I'm not usually the centre of attention in a large group setting
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I find myself thinking about my future often
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In arguments I will try and find consensus rather than defend my point
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When it comes to goal-setting, I'm very specific about dates and details
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I am initially reserved around people who I have just met
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I look at the facts versus brainstorming new ideas
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I am very good at debating issues with others or arguing a point
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When I set a deadline, it is not set in stone
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In class, I naturally speak and contribute more than the average person
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I don't commit to something unless I've checked all the details
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In delivering critical feedback, I strongly consider the feelings of the recipient
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I am comfortable dealing with uncertainty in my future
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Spending time alone is something I need and enjoy doing
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I read the instructions before assembling a product
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I am comfortable dealing with emotional friends and colleagues
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Neatness is difficult
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I often make time for self-reflection
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I find other people are overly optimistic about ideas and not practical enough
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It is important to tell the truth, even if it hurts someone’s feelings
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I get uncomfortable when I haven’t planned out my day or week
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When around new people, I am often the one initiating the conversation
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I think of myself as a curious individual
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It is important for my classmates to like me
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I am at my best when school, life, and work are in balance
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Public speaking isn't something that gives me enjoyment or energy
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I am not comfortable making decisions based on a 'gut-feeling'
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I thank people for their effort even if they haven't met my expectations
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I go with the flow rather than plan in advance
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When making a decision, I need to talk it out with someone else
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I am more of a thinker than a doer
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I am comfortable voicing my displeasure to someone
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I don't get upset when plans change last-minute
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After socializing, I need some time alone to 'recharge my batteries'
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I often find myself thinking of potential outcomes of a scenario
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I make decisions with my 'head' instead of my 'heart'
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I rarely make impulsive decisions
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People would describe me as high-energy and enthusiastic
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I am able to focus on a single task and complete it without getting sidetracked
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I will often go out of my way to cheer someone up
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I am almost always on time for my classes (or early)