Abilities Survey
Overview
We are all unique because of our personality. The following assessment can help you guide you in the process of identifying your personality.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Cell Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Abilities Responses
For each statement below, select the answer that most often describes you.
1. I prefer...
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R - practical, hands-on, physical activities with tangible results.
I - solving abstract problems that involve science or engineering related subjects.
A - unstructured situations involving self-expression of ideas and concepts.
S - direct service of helping opportunities involving counseling, advising, coaching, or mentoring.
E - business situations involving persuasion, selling, or influencee.
C - structured business situations involving data analysis, planning, and organization.
2. I enjoy...
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R - building, fixing, or repairing things
I - intellectual challenges and original attitudes
A - drawing, writing, creating, or performing
S - supporting others in solving personal challenges.
E - leading others to a common goal.
C - efficiency and order
3. I consider myself to be...
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R - practical and stable
I - scholarly and curious
A - creative and original
S - helpful and understanding
E - persuasive and ambitious
C - conscientious and structured
4. My friends and co-workers my see me as...
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R - mechanically inclined and self-controlled
I - observant and logical
A - idealistic and expressive
S - friendly and outgoing
E - assertive and self-confident
C - well-organized and numerically inclined
5. I am confident with...
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R - operating tools and machines
I - solving math problems and understanding scientific theories
A - drawing/painting, writing stories/music, performing, or designing fashion/interiors.
S - teaching/training others, mediating disputes, or leading group discussions.
E - persuading others, selling things, or leading others
C - keeping accurate records and completing paperwork efficiently
6. I like to...
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R -be physically active and use my hands
I - explore a variety of ideas and do research
A - attend performances, read plays or poetry, and express my creativity
S - serve others and help people with problems
E - make decisions and have power/status
C - work with numbers and be responsible for details
7. I consider myself to be a...
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R - doer
I - thinker
A - creator
S - helper
E - persuader
C - organizer
8. Careers that sound interesting are...
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R - automotive, construction, culinary, fish/game warden, industrial arts teacher, or hairdressing
I - engineering, research, biologist, chemist, math/science teacher, pharmacist, or doctor
A - actor, artist, entertainer, interior design, writer, art/drama/music/English teacher or graphic designer
S - teacher/professor, counselor, minister/pastor, social worker, or physical therapist
E - advertising, entrepreneur, lawyer, politician, public relations, or retail store manager
C - accountant, elementary school teacher, auditor, business teacher, safety inspector, or travel agent
9. The statement that best describes me is...
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R - I tend to follow tradition, and I am practical with common sense. I have a practical approach to solving problems, and I like to get things done.
I - I tend to be independent and am curious about how things work. I strive to understand why things happen.
A - I prefer a more independent and unstructured approach to life, and I focus more on creating and observing beauty.
S - I am a good listener and have strong communication skills, and I really enjoy helping others.
E - I enjoy meeting people and speaking in public. I consider myself to be persuasive and innovative.
C - To say I enjoy organization and order is an understatement. I like a structure and ordered life, and I love to develop and follow rules and procedures.
10. For fun, I like to...
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R - build things, operate/work on mechanical equipment, or just be outdoors.
I - do puzzles, figure out how things work, or analyze scientific or math problems.
A - be creative, do crafts, play or sing music, or perform on stage.
S - help others, learn about others, or be with others for fun activities.
E - speak to groups of people, think about starting a new business, or set new goals to achieve in my life.
C - organize my home office, operate on a planned daily schedule, or help others organize certain details in their life.
Scoring
Score each of the following 20 questions or statements on a scale from 0-3 with "0" being "Never" and "3" being "Almost Always". Do not, under any circumstance, feel that "0" is BAD and "3" is OUTSTANDING. Think of the rating system as "symbols" that indicate how much each statement is true in your life. Do not feel guilty about putting down a "0" if that is how you honestly feel.
Never...........Sometimes..............Often..............Almost Always
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1. R- I love to participate in athletic competitions.
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2. I-I enjoy analyzing reports and drawing conclusions from them.
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3. A- I like creating things: paintings, sculptures, jewelry, songs, dances, clothing, etc.
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4. S- I enjoy working with groups of people on a project.
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5. E- I like to organize and manage school and outside activities.
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6. C- I prefer to finish my school projects in an organized manner.
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7. A- I like to use my imagination freely.
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8. S- I enjoy giving emotional support to a friend in need.
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9. E- I prefer to lead others in group projects.
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10. C- I love to follow directions thoroughly to accomplish goals.
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11. R- I work effectively with my hands.
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12. I- I love to learn new information and am energized by it.
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13. S- I enjoying volunteering in school and community projects.
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14. A- I like play and perform musical instruments.
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15. C- I prefer to follow rules and procedures when working on projects.
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16. E- I like to convince friends to change their minds.
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17. I- I like to research topics I find interesting on my own.
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18. R-I know how to handle detailed work.
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19. C- I prefer to complete each step when doing a project and move to the next step in order.
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20. E- I approach new tasks with self-confidence.
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21. S- I'm excited to provide advice to a friend on how to solve a problem.
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22. A- I like to write creative stories.
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23. I- I like to study subjects I enjoy in order to become an expert in them.
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24. R- I like to figure out how machines work, like phones or car engines.
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25. C- I enjoy developing an organized way to complete a project.
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26. E- I can successfully sell things to people.
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27. S- I like to teach a friend how to do something new.
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28. A- I love to design posters and look for projects that involve art.
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29. I- I prefer to work independently to solve complicated problems (like math puzzles).
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30. R-I like to use tools to fix broken objects.
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31. S- I love to plan parties and activities.
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32. A- I would like to sing in a band or chorus or sing on my own time.
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33. R-I like to build models from kits, like K'nex or Legos.
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34. I- I enjoy studying science-related subjects.
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35. C- I prefer to organize things in my locker, desk, and when starting homework.
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36. E- I would like to serve as a club president.
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