Example of S.W.O.

T analysis:
This tool can be useful in identifying your personal development plan.
Questions to ask yourself when carrying out a SWOT analysis include:
Strengths
(current)

What do you do well?

What do other people see as your
strengths?
What has been your major
achievement in your current role?
What do you consider to be your
greatest strength?
What knowledge and/or skill can
you share with others?
Under what circumstances do you
learn/develop best?

Weaknesses
(current)

Opportunities
(future)

What resources are available to

you to help you improve those
areas of weakness?
Do you know what you will be
needing to carry out your role in
the future, how can you maximise
on these opportunities?
Is there any help you can get for
things that concern you?
Are there opportunities for you to
build on your strengths?
Can you choose your own method
of development?

What could you improve?

What have you had most
difficulty with?
What weaknesses have others
observed?
What feedback have you got that
demonstrates your weaknesses?
Did you progress at the rate you
expected to?
Under what circumstances did
you fail to learn/develop?
Threats
(future)

Do you have personal issues that

will prevent you from
developing?
Can you anticipate events that
might prevent you from
developing?
Are you able to reflect accurately
on your development?
Are you being realistic about your
capabilities?

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Internal

External

Strengths

Opportunities

Internal positive aspects that are under control

and upon which you may capitalize in planning
Example : Work Experience Specific skills
(e.g., communication, teamwork, leadership
skills) Personal characteristics (e.g., selfdiscipline, ability to work under pressure,
creativity, optimism, or a high level of energy)

Positive external conditions that you do not

control but of which you can plan to take
advantage
Example : Positive trends in your field that will
create more jobs Geography Strong
networking

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Weaknesses
Threats
Internal negative aspects that are under your control
and that you may plan to improve

Negative external conditions that you do not control

but the effect of which you may be able to lessen

Example: Low CGPA wrong majorNegative

personal characteristics (e.g., lack of discipline, lack
of motivation, indecisiveness, shyness, too
emotional Weak skills (leadership, interpersonal,
communication, teamwork)

Example: Negative trends in your field

Competition from your classmate Health condition

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