| If you think you are ..... | Then say this to an employer ... |
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| Too compulsive: Your friends think you're
nuts because everything in your locker is in
alphabetical order. |
Too compulsive? I have strong organization skills and an ability to plan ahead. I always do a thorough job. |
| Too argumentative: You always tell people exactly what you think and feel - even if it's
about them? |
Too argumentative? I'm very confident and deal with issues directly. I enjoy taking on
a challenge. |
| Too lazy: You always start essays the night before they're due. If there's a reason not
to do something you'll find it. |
Too lazy? I can work with short deadlines and under pressure. |
| Too loud: When you talk, people can't help but hear you - you love being the centre of
attention. |
Too loud? I'm enthusiastic and outgoing. I interact easily with groups. |
| Too stubborn: You hate to back down and don't like to admit when you're wrong. |
Too stubborn? I'm persistent. I always carry a project through to the end. |
| Too talkative: No one can get a word in when you're in the conversation - you are
the conversation! |
Too talkative? I'm articulate and enjoy public speaking. I'm persuasive and
present my ideas well. |
| Too weird: You dance to a different beat and do things your own way. |
Too weird? I'm innovative and can always offer a fresh perspective. I enjoy taking the
initiative. |
| Too indifferent: You never seem to have a strong opinion and just can't get excited
about anything. |
Too indifferent? I'm adaptable and can be counted on to stay calm in stressful situations. |
| Too sensitive: You take everything to heart. |
Too sensitive? I'm a caring, perceptive person with strong people skills and a
desire to please others. |
| Too serious: Everything is important. You never seem to relax. |
Too serious? I'm a careful and reliable person. I'm good at considering all the
options. |
| Too extreme: You always overreact - every event in your life seems to be out of a soap
opera. |
Too extreme? I'm imaginative. My creativity leads to good ideas. |
| Too shy: Meeting new people makes you really nervous - you end up doing most
things alone. |
Too shy? I'm self-motivated. I work well independently and need little supervision. |
