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WorksheetsWhat are Power Statements?
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 46mins
What is a Power Statement?
An explanation of where your strong points are and weaknesses
It emphasis who you are what what strengths you have.
The statement made before superman commits to jumping of the top of a building.
A highlighted strength you have, that shows how you use the strength to achieve results.
What two elements do power statements have?
Signature terms and strong tone.
"Power words” and achievements.
Descriptive adjectives and words that give illustrations.
"Power words" and words that make you stand out.
When highlighting your strengths, you should use...
“Power words,”positive words or short phrases.
Words that describe what your strengths are.
Summary words that carry strong meaning.
Exact phrases that bring attention to your teeth.
Example of "power words" would be...
Persistent, overachiever and perfect.
Big, beautiful and initiative
Responsible, persistent and worker.
Responsible, persistent and adaptable.
When writing a power statement you want to try and describe...(Select three that apply)
Any costs and revenues you added.
Any friends you made and people you shared with.
Any value and contributions you made.
Any achievements and efficiencies you contributed.
A sample power statement would be...
I cleaned horses for a living. For example, I was a great horse rider by the time I was 15 years old.
I can talk the talk and walk the walk. I have always seen myself as a bank manager. When did you start banking?
I can make a mean stake dinner at home for my friends. All my friends say I am a great person and I should work here.
I have organization management skills. For example, I reorganized the company’s manufacturing department, increasing yield by 15 percent.
A sample power statement would be...(Select all that apply)
I implemented a marketing strategy that directly increased quarterly sales by 25 percent...True story...
I began my journey in the Shire and ended up on the back of an Orc.
I am motivated and persistent! For example, I founded Campbell Soup with my neighbor.
I discovered my girlfriend was two feet taller than me so I purchased stilts and we got married in Vegas.
The format to creating a power statement is...
I think I am [use a “powerful super word” to describe a major strength you have]. For example, I [describe an interesting point].
I am [use a “catchy phrase” to describe a major strength]. For example, I [describe an achievement].
Linda honey, listen to me...
I am [use a “power word” to describe a major strength]. For example, I [describe an achievement].
Power statements need to be a part of every interview if you are to standout from the crowd?
True
False
Power statements are needed in the interview because:
they help provide filler to the conversation.
they say to the employer that you have a lot to offer another employer.
You want to make sure that you don't get left behind other candidates.
you can give specific examples of when you did something they want to know you did in the past.
