1-2-1 Skills Analysis

Self Analysis of Your Key Skills

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Please consider the following statements and indicate your confidence.

5. Very confident

4. Confident

3. Moderately confident

2. Little confidence

1. No confidence

Research Management / Rank yourself / Example of how you have demonstrated this skill
I can apply project management through research goals, milestones and the prioritisation of activities.
I can find and use appropriate bibliographical resources, archives and other sources of relevant information, making the best use of current tools.
I can manage and record my research in an organised manner.
Personal effectiveness / Rank yourself / Example of how you have demonstrated this skill
I demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn and acquire knowledge.
I am creative, innovative and original in my approach to research.
I am flexible and open-minded.
I demonstrate self-awareness and am able to identify my training needs.
I show self-discipline, motivation and thoroughness.
I recognise the boundaries of my own knowledge, skills and expertise and use sources of support as appropriate.
Communication skills / Rank yourself / Example of how you have demonstrated this skill
I write clearly and in a style appropriate to the purpose for specialist and non-specialist audiences.
I can construct coherent arguments and articulate ideas clearly to a range of audiences, formally and informally, through various techniques.
I can contribute to promoting the public understanding of my research area.
I can effectively support the learning of others through teaching, mentoring or demonstrating.
Career management / Rank yourself / Example of how you have demonstrated this skill
I appreciate the need for, and show, commitment to professional development, including maintaining a record of achievements and experience.
I take ownership for, and manage, my career progression.
I set realistic and achievable career goals and identify and develop ways to improve my employability.
I recognise the transferable nature of research skills to other work environments and the range of career opportunities within and outside academia.
I can present my skills, personal attributes and experiences through effective CVs, applications and interviews.
Networking and team-working / Rank yourself / Example of how you have demonstrated this skill
I can develop and maintain networks and working relationships with supervisors, colleagues and peers, within my Department and the wider research community.
I understand my behaviours and impact on others when working in teams. I appreciate the contribution of others, including non-academics.
I can listen, give and receive feedback and respond perceptively to others.
Entrepreneurship, IP and leadership / Rank yourself / Example of how you have demonstrated this skill
I understand the process of commercial exploitation of research results.
I know who owns the ideas that are generated from my research and issues of intellectual property.
I recognise the implications of my research for real life contexts and understand the value of engaging with others to achieve influence and impact.
I recognise the value of leadership in research and in my future career.

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