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To help you identify your personal qualities put a tick in the box next to the words that describe you best. Use the example column to write how you could show an employer that you have the positive qualities.
| Positive | Negative | Example | ||
| I am: | ||||
| Reliable | Unreliable | |||
| Honest | Dishonest | |||
| Polite | Rude | |||
| Punctual | Always late | |||
| Outgoing | Shy | |||
| Careful | Careless | |||
| Hardworking | Lazy | |||
| Friendly | Unfriendly | |||
| Neat | Untidy | |||
| Easy-going | Moody | |||
| Tactful | Tactless | |||
| Organised | Disorganised | |||
| Practical | Impractical | |||
| Adaptable | Rigid | |||
| Determined | Not bothered | |||
| Creative | Uncreative | |||
| Enthusiastic | Unenthusiastic | |||
| Helpful | Unhelpful | |||
| Considerate | Inconsiderate | |||
| Patient | Impatient | |||
| Responsible | Irresponsible | |||
| Ambitious | Unambitious | |||
| Adventurous | Timid | |||
| Thoughtful | Thoughtless | |||
| Energetic | Lethargic | |||
Now think about which of your qualities will be most appealing to an employer and try to make the most of these in your application and during an interview.
