Self Assessment Vocabulary

The ability to interact in a friendly and effective way with unfamiliar people. The ability to seem welcoming and easy to talk to, even with people who are different in age, appearance or background.

• Conversation

• comfort engaging with strangers

• Communication Skills

• volunteering a topic

The ability to accurately convey information. Both verbal (or spoken) and written communication skills are important.

• conversations

• communication skills

• volunteering a topic

• starting a conversation

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

• financial literacy

• skills

• internet use

• computer literacy

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 describe determined individuals.

• determination

• self commitment

• will power

• motivation

Understanding how individuals and businesses earn money and what they spend money on. Understanding important financial terms. Learning how to create a budget.

• budget

• salary

• pay check

• financial literacy

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.

• determination

• motivation

• grit

• self commitment

A person who coaches and supports an entrepreneur . . . or a student studying to become an entrepreneur.

• friend

• teacher

• coach

• mentor

Abilities an individual develops that helps him / her succeed.

• skills

• personal capabilities

• computer literacy

• determination

Working with others to address a challenge. Individuals using their skills in harmony with others to complete a task.

• group work

• team work

• mentors

• challenges

The ability to pursue a task without being told to by someone else.

• grit

• perseverance

• self motivation

• determination