Jump Start Micro - Enterprise: Self - Assessment

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Determination

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Commitment to get something done. Individuals with determination exhibit willpower to accomplish what they set out to do. Also called "tenacity." Spirit, courage, willpower and single-mindedness.

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Self-motivation

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The ability to pursue a task without being told to by someone else. Individuals who are self-motivated can find the strength to start and finish a task without giving up.

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Self-discipline

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The ability to pursue what you think is right or necessary to do despite temptations to quit. Self-command, persistence and resolve.

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Grit

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An individual's self-commitment to overcome obstacles to achieve long-term goals. The ability to keep pursuing your dream despite challenges and defeats. Perseverance, resilience and backbone.

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Problem Solving

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The ability to find solutions to difficult or complex issues. The process of working through the details of a challenge or crisis--often under pressure--to reach a solution.

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Teamwork

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Working with others to address a challenge. Individuals using their skills in harmony with others to complete a task. Effective team work involves trust among team members. Collaboration and cooperation.

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Communications Skills

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The ability to accurately convey information about what you are thinking, any questions you may have and what you feel needs to be accomplished to others. Both verbal (or spoken) and written communication skills are important.

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Comfort Engaging with Strangers

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The ability to interact in a friendly and effective way with people you don't know. The ability to seem welcoming and easy to talk to, even with people who are different in age, appearance or background.

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Computer Literacy

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The ability to use computers for basic tasks, such as developing documents, sending emails and searching the internet for information.

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Personal Capabilities

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Abilities an individual develops that helps him/her succeed. Personal capabilities are developed by a combination of observation, training and hands-on trial and error.