
JOB SEARCH MANUAL
Make a list of three or four people you consider to be successful, in your field or another.
List some personal qualities they exemplify, e.g. honesty, hard working, etc.
Circle the qualities which you feel you also have. Put boxes around ones you could strengthen in yourself.
Consider the challenges that arise in your chosen industry or field, ideas that are shaping its future. List some qualities that are necessary to successfully meet those challenges.
Check the personal qualities listed below that apply to you. I consider myself to be:
| ___ Adaptable | ___ Willing | ___ Thorough | ___ Precise | ___ Insightful |
| ___ Assertive | ___ Sensitive | ___ Productive | ___ Versatile | ___ Perceptive |
| ___ Imaginative | ___ Efficient | ___ Caring | ___ Honest | ___ Hardworking |
| ___ Courageous | ___ Dedicated | ___ Forthright | ___ Tenacious | ___ Responsible |
| ___ Persistent | ___ Trustworthy | ___ Helpful | ___ Intuitive | ___ Strong |
| ___ Analytic | ___ Organized | ___ Incisive | ___ Warm | ___ Friendly |
| ___ Diligent | ___ Intelligent | ___ Communicative | ___ Determined | ___ Committed |
| ___ Intellectual | ___ Persuasive | ___ Flexible | ___ Humorous | |
Add more here.
List the four most marketable of these qualities and then write a sentence around each one that you could use to impress a prospective employer. Where applicable, refer to an experience where you gained or displayed the quality.
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