Note that the size of the areas to fill in are not a guide to the amount of text that should be entered.

Skills		
Strongest skills and abilities

Examples of how I have demonstrated these skills........

Skills I need to develop and why ……

Motivation		
My strongest interests are
		
The values I consider most important are ........
		
How I know these interests and values are important in my life ........

Personality and Attitudes		
e.g. the team role(s) I tend to adopt;
		
My personality type as indicated by Keirsey or other assessment methods such as MBTI or 16pf:
		
My own view is (agree/disagree). I think this because ........
		
Any special circumstances: (identify here any additional assets or constraints you have - arising from your external circumstances, rather than innate abilities, etc.)		
Patterns emerging from
'pulling the pieces together' and possible implications for future career plans		

Assessment criteria: We will look for

•	Evidence of thorough and systematic self-appraisal which includes a specification of competence, motivation and personality factors (as above) 
•	An indication of any special circumstances or constraints you may have 
•	Pertinent examples (achievements, experiences, activities from any area of your life) that demonstrate you actually possess the ability, interest or trait in question 
•	An attempt to construct a composite picture and prioritise which of these you are likely to want to use as your 'shopping list' or guide when you venture into the next section and sift those opportunities that fit you from those that do not.