Salve Regina University

Gather Information About Yourself

Interests: Curiosity you posses about certain aspects of your environment.

  • What are your hobbies?
  • What activities do you enjoy?
  • What kind of classes do you enjoy the most?
  • How do you spend your free time?

Aptitudes: Your natural inclination toward or ability to master a skill.

  • What are your talents?
  • What is your academic and work background?
  • In what areas have you received awards and recognition?
  • What types of things do you seem to do well? Are they technical, adventurous, or intellectual?

Values: Personal standards that you see as extremely important.

  • What kind of lifestyle do you desire?
  • What must you achieve in life to be happy?
  • Is enjoying your work more important than prestige?
  • Is creativity more important than security?

Decision Making

  • Do you ever have trouble making decisions?
  • How do you generally go about making decisions?
  • What specific strategies do you use?
  • Who do you turn to for help in making decisions? Friends? Family?
  • What helps you to make decisions?