Personal SWOT Analysis S.W.O.T stands for STRENGTHS, WEAKNESS, OPPORTUNITIES & THREATS All images courtesy of [freepik.com]

STRENGTHS What advantages do I have that others don't have? (e.g. skills, certifications, education, or connections) What do I do better than anyone else? What personal resources can I access? What do other people (my friends, my lecturer) see as my strengths? Which of my achievements am I most proud of? What values do I believe in that I think others should too? When you identify your strengths, ask yourself these questions: All images courtesy of [freepik.com]

WEAKNESS What tasks do I usually avoid because I don't feel confident doing them? What subject/s do I tend to struggle with? What are my negative habits? (e.g. am I bad with time, am I disorganised, do I have a bad temper, do I freak out when I am stressed?) What do I wish I was better at doing? When you identify your areas of weakness, ask yourself these questions: All images courtesy of [freepik.com]

OPPORTUNITIES What can I learn more about (like technology) that could give me the competitive edge when I go for an interview? Do I have a network of strategic contacts that could help me, or offer me good advice? What things am I really good at that I could use to my advantage? What is going on in the industry I am interested in? Could I be more aware of industry trends etc.? When you identify potential opportunities, ask yourself these questions: All images courtesy of [freepik.com]

THREATS What obstacles (personal or work-wise) are preventing me from being the best I can be? Is there a gap in my skills-set that could make me lose out on a job opportunity I would really love? Am I really honest about my areas of weakness? Could any of my weaknesses become threats? When you identify possible threats, ask yourself these questions:

It takes courage to look at yourself, your actions & reactions… Think about these 4 things carefully; be honest with yourself and set down a plan of action! Personal SWOT Analysis All images courtesy of [freepik.com]

References Quast, L (2013). Forbes: How to conduct a personal SWOT analysis. Site updated [26 August 2013]. Accessed [23 August 2013]. All images courtesy of [freepik.com] Note: All images acknowledged as specified by the relevant CC regulations