Leverage strengths and opportunities

We all have strengths and weaknesses, but in order to use them to our advantage we must acknowledge both sides in ourselves.

In terms of creativity, I have come up with a SWOT analysis for myself:

Strengths 

- excited to take on challenges

- enthusiastic to learn about new things

- great at communicating ideas

Weaknesses 

- an introvert when it comes to socializing

- memorization skills can be improved

- technology use can be improved (ie. video programming and design programs)

Opportunities 

- become part of more communities (ie. volunteering and clubs)

- involve myself in the marketing & design clubs at MRU 

- taking on extra design courses (ie. Photo Shop)

Threats 

- limited budget
- lack of time to take on opportunities
- high priced design courses

In my workplace, many of the points in my personal SWOT analysis are applicable. I have been employed at my current workplace for almost 3 years and am confident in my position and degree of authority. Considering my length of employment, I am very knowledgeable and pride myself in that. However, a main weakness I have is in my customer service skills because I am such an introvert. My weakness is also an opportunity because I have the tools and support from co-workers to help improve my skills in a safe environment. I have the opportunity to grow with the company but a there are threats that may prevent me from doing so. These threats include: low profitable business location and lack of higher positions.