Skills Profile

This questionnaire is designed to help you identify the range of skills you possess. You can use it
to help you to think about what you are good at i.e. your strengths, and help you to identify areas
for development.

Work through the table of statements below, ticking yes if you agree with the statement (if you
don’t agree with the statement leave it blank). Each statement relates to a skill or skills; use the
key on the following page to find out more about those skills. Any statements left blank may be
areas for development

Relevant
Statement Yes
Skill

1 I can recall facts, data or details of procedures P

2 I can organise information into a logical and structured format P

I am able to work out how to schedule resources and activities in order

3 P
to meet an objective

I can identify options, gather information about their suitability and then
4 A
use this to choose the best option available

I am able to find a solution to a problem by using an appropriate

5 A
technique or by applying logic

I can understand complex information, ideas or instructions which are

6 GC
verbally expressed

I can verbally explain ideas in a clear and concise manner and in a way
7 GC
that can be understood by those unfamiliar with the topic

8 I am able to think flexibly, make connections and find creative solutions F

I can produce written text which is well expressed and easily understood
9 GC
by those unfamiliar with the topic

I have experience of working in a coordinated and cooperative way with

10 T
other people in order to meet an objective or complete a task
 I can hold discussions with people in order to reach a mutually satisfying
11 C
agreement about contentious topics

12 I can convince other people to agree with me or do what I want C

I am able to control and organise the work of others by setting

13 M
objectives, giving instructions and monitoring progress

I am able to challenge the beliefs or actions of others in a face to face

14 C
context

I can assess the feelings of others, obtain information or clarify opinions

15 T
by asking appropriate questions

I am able to accurately understand verbally expressed ideas or

16 IP
information without misinterpretation

17 I am able to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines F

I can modify my behaviour in response to the needs and demands of

18 T
others
I am able to establish rapport with strangers and am confident in
19 IP
unfamiliar situations

20 I am able to the initiative in order to resolve a problem M

21 I can work in an analytical, systematic and logical way A

I am able to give advice and guidance to people by using expert

22 IP
knowledge

I am able to work with different problems and issues with frequent

23 F
changes in work content or style

I can organise and motivate a group of people by planning, controlling

24 M
and evaluating their work
Skills Profile key

A Analytical – problem solving, being logical, decision making

T Teamwork – co-operating, adapting, perceiving

P Planning - memory, conceptual work, organisation

M Management – directing, supervising, initiative

General Communication – verbal comprehension, oral comprehension,

GC
written communication skills

C Communication – negotiating, persuading, confronting

IP Interpersonal skills – listening, advising

Flexibility – able to deal with change, work under pressure, able to make
F
connections