Personal Qualities,
are the 'soft skills' that make you a good candidate for a
particular job.
By preparing a list of personal
qualities you will be equipped to use them when assessing your ability to perform certain
jobs. Personal qualities may be utilized in your resume and cover letter as well as in an
interview when an employer asks 'Tell me about yourself.'
Use the list below to help you select
some appropriate personal qualities:
| hard-working |
energetic |
| enthusiastic |
quick learner |
| thorough |
patient |
| amiable |
innovative |
punctual |
consistent |
| strong interpersonal skills |
reliable |
| creative |
articulate |
| persevering |
decisive |
| flexible |
resourceful |
| discreet |
open-minded |
| articulate |
dedicated |
| cope well with pressure |
work well independantly |
| thrive in pressure situations |
enjoy challenges |
| get along well with others |
well-organized |
| conscientious |
open to new ideas |
| self-motivated |
people orientated |
| compassionate |
work well as part of a team |
