Personal SWOT Analysis Worksheet

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Strengths Weaknesses
What do you do well? What could you improve?
What unique resources can you draw on? Where do you have fewer resources than others?
What do others see as your strengths? What are others likely to see as weaknesses?
1. Independent (Both Strength and Weakness) 1. Independent
2. Curious 2. Ego-centred
3. Passionate 3. Arrogant
4. Imaginative 4. Lazy
5. Dedicated 5. Poor Social Skills
6. Determined 6. Stage - Fright
7. Logical and Analytical 7. Passive - Aggressive
8. Rational 8. People Pleaser
9. Informed 9. Pessimist
10. Loyal 10. Dismissive of Emotions
11. Good Leadership and Management skills 11. Overly Critical
12. Quick Thinker and Decision maker 12. Over Thinking
13. Patient 13. Verbally Combative
14. Good Listener 14. Perfectionist
15. Compassionate 15. Judgemental
16. Observant 16. Not a Rule-follower
Opportunities
17. Great Programmer Threats
What opportunities
18. Good Pianist are open to you? What threats could harm you?
What trends could you take advantage of? What is your competition doing?
How can you turn your strengths into opportunities? What threats do your weaknesses expose you to?
1. Project – Leader 1. Speech Giving and Motivational Speaking (due to Stage -
2. Team Manager Fright)
3. Programmer 2. Procrastination can lead me to submitting projects near the
4. Analyst deadlines.

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