Personal Strengths and Weaknesses
... the first attempt. I am able to look at the big picture. The fact that I have worked in various departments of our company prior to joining my current department gives me a clearer understanding of the entire company. If a person isn’t willing to look at a project from all sides, they often end up creating something that may work for one person or department but not for another. Another area that contributes to my success is the fact that I always want to be learning new things. I prefer to always be doing fresh and challenging work. Therefore, I am constantly volunteering to work on new projects and offering to take on new assignments. I also have a very rewarding personal life. I have a great family and a large network of friends. I try very hard to always treat people with respect. I am a kind and compassionate person. I am always willing to help a friend; whether it is lending a shoulder to cry on, babysitting their kids, loaning them money or helping them move. Most importantly, I try to always have fun in everything I do, thereby making me fun to be around. Returning to school has made me look for strengths I possess that will contribute to the success of my learning team. The fact that I am very disciplined will help ensure that I, and by default my team, remains focused and on track. Based on reading the biographies of my team members, I also feel that I can contribute to the team by bringing knowledge on a subject area that many of them do not possess. My areas of expertise appear to be different from the majority of my classmates. The combination of our experiences and knowledge will make us a stronger team overall. I may possess several wonderful traits, but like everyone else I also have weaknesses. At work I am known for my lack of punctuality and lack of a schedule. Although my management is very understanding of my family commitments and does not require me to set a schedule, I do think it would be beneficial to my co-workers if they had a better idea of when to expect me in the office. I also have a tendency to lack professionalism at times. I make too many jokes in meetings and can sometimes let my frustrations show. Most of the issues in my personal life are a result of me spreading myself too thin. I make too many commitments and I end up feeling as if I am letting someone down. I also am not willing to play social games so I sometimes come across sounding harsh, when in reality I am just being honest. In regards to my learning team, I will need to get over the fear of doing something wrong. I am confident in regards to my personal assignments, if I make a mistake it is only myself that is affected. However, I am very nervous to do something that will jeopardize my entire team. I have also been known to be a procrastinator. I will need to overcome this trait so my team does not suffer. After examining my weaknesses I feel there are viable solutions for each of th...