Strengths

                                Strengths

Each of us possess certain strengths and weaknesses and these often shape and may even dictate how we attack and approach life. And for many of us, knowing what we're best at and worst at doesn't necessarily come easily amid living up to what others expect of us in life, socially, professionally and peer-wise. In doing what others expect of us, we can sometimes overlook this important self-knowledge and not make the most of our talents. Job interviewers ask this question as a test of how well you will fit into their organization; you need to ask it of yourself to know how well you know yourself and whether you're living up to your full potential.Strengths are considered to be the talents, innate abilities and desires that "click" for you. In other words, these are the things that you'd be tempted to say "It wasn't effort, I've always had the ability to ...". Strengths should not be confused with skills, which can be learned or improved (for example, confidence and assertiveness are skills). Although self examination can lead you to a few answers, getting an outside opinion will help you either solidify your observations or can shatter a few illusions too.

Choose someone who will give you the truth and not sugarcoat or gloss over your weaknesses. If mom always tells you that you are the best in everything you do (when you know full well that you are not) kindly decline mom’s offer to be your feedback person. However, if your sister picks on everything you do, she’s not a good candidate either. Find an external, neutral person, preferably a peer or a mentor, to give you honest feedback.