Task 11 – Selling yourself

Based on “WHO AM I?” from class Monday 6th March

In preparation for next Monday’s competence interviews (Monday March 20th), I want you to take some of the characteristics listed below referring to yourselves (and others if they were not on ‘your’ list) and think of some situations which illustrate you possess this particular characteristic.

I would also like you to take at least three of the characteristics and write a sentence for each which you could put in a motivation letter in the paragraph which describes who you are as a person. Obviously you cannot just write “I am trustworthy”, you need to embed the idea in a sentence.

I would like you to bring these sentences with you to class on Monday. We will then work on these phrases together to try and craft a paragraph on who you are as a person which is neither over the top or too understated.

THE SEA
Powerful
Constant movement
Endless
Dangerous
Untrustworthy
Melancholic
Unfathomable
Rich
multicultural / Changing
Volatile
Turbulent/calming
Warm
Open
Unpredictable
Deep
Powerful
Constant movement
multicultural / Endless
Dangerous
Untrustworthy
Melancholic
Unfathomable
Rich
Multicultural
Freedom
Salty
Relaxing
HAMMER
Persistent
Decisive
Headstrong
Powerful
Useful
Focused / Trustworthy
Dangerous
Constant
Effective
Simple
Heavy / independent
Harmful
Narrow minded
Short sighted
Blind
Overbearing
THE SUN
Warm
Bright
Powerful
Overbearing
Positive / A sunny disposition
Energy
Isolated
Untouchable
Blinding
Moody / Essential
Far
Enlightening
Life-giving
NONCHALANCE
Relaxed
Calm
Adaptable / levity
Aplomb / Easy going
Superficial
PARMESAN CHEESE WITH PASTA
Delicious
Tasty
Inevitable
Vital / Perfect combo
Al dente
Positive outlook
Rise to a challenge / Traditional
Adapatable
Solid
Uplifting
Able to work with others
SPRING
Positive
Refreshing
allergies
promising
potential / full of life
rebirth
innovative
persevering
ambitious
invigorating / vulnerable
sensitive
delicate
warm
easy going
A PICTURE OF MY GRANDFATHER IN A MINE IN ALASKA
Nostalgic
Vintage
Primitive
Sense of history / Old
Close to family/family oriented
Emotional
sweet Claustrophobic
Respectful
Sense of past / Hardworking
Clingy give value to past experiences
loyalty
Durable
Traditional
SEA FOAM
Shallow
Inconsistent
Impossible to grasp / Superficial
Frothy
Always changing
Pervasive / Playful creative, dynamic,
Soft

Strength of character

Determined

Risk taker

Courageous, unafraid to face challenging volatile situations

Profound

Open minded

Empathetic

An asset

Make a positive contribution

Committed

Willpower

Strong willed

Driven

Reliable

Resourceful