Personal Strengths
Look at this list of strengths and circle your top six. These are great words to put
under your “summary of skills and qualifications” section in your resume.
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Capable
Imaginative
Industrious
Creative
Leadership skills
Dependable
Works quickly
Hard-working
Positive attitude
Analytical
Calm
Competent
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Respectful
Self-motivated
High energy level
Punctual
Flexible
Friendly
Enthusiastic
Artistic
Considerate
Reliable
Ambitious
Caring
Careful
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Responsible
Outgoing
Quick learner
Self-confident
Co-operative
Mature
Accurate
Assertive
Inventive
Logical
Adaptable
Committed
Persuasive
Now that you have your five words, you don’t want to just write a list that is
generic and sounds like everyone else. If you can, think of an example each
time you’ve demonstrated this strength and write it in a sentence format. It also
makes it easier to talk about yourself during an interview.
Examples of Skill Statements:
 Displayed leadership skills while supervising youth soccer games
 Adapted easily to new situations such as new POS system, and was
able to train eight other staff after receiving training
 Gets along well with other people, and organized social committee
 Works well with minimal supervision as evidenced by working closing
shifts alone.
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Resume Workshop 2016