Assess your personal characteristics
You possess certain traits and characteristics that makes you unique. Review the list below and check off those that best describe you. Then select the top six traits that best describe you. Use the top six traits in your resume as you write about your employment history and during interviews as you talk about yourself with employers.
Accurate | Enthusiastic | Persuasive |
Adventurous | Expressive | Physically fit |
Artistic | Good attitude | Physically strong |
Assertive | Hard worker | Practical |
Challenging | High standards | Productive |
Civic minded | Imaginative | Rational |
Committed | Independent | Responsible |
Communicates well | Inquisitive | Responsive |
Compassionate | Intelligent | Self-assured |
Confident | Intuitive | Self-controlled |
Creative | Kind | Self-starter |
Curious | Leader | Sense of humor |
Dedicated | Levelheaded | Sensitive |
Dependable | Loyal | Sociable |
Efficient | Original | Stable |
Emotional | People-oriented | Tolerant |
Energetic | Perfectionist | Trustworthy |
Entertaining | Personable |