Contemp Challenges in Business

Personal SWOT Analysis Worksheet Template

Strengths Eager to learn Always on time Education Works well under pressure Love deadlines confident handle stress well spiritual determination people person	Weaknesses Job experiences Not enough opportunities Comfortable Unstable in my field of career
Opportunities Business owner Trust worthy	Threats Comfortable Lack of on job experience

The following list of questions may help you think through different aspects of your life and how prepared you feel as you begin this doctoral program. This list is by no means exhaustive, and you are not required to answer these questions in order to complete your SWOT analysis.

· How stable/predictable is my schedule?

· How well do I keep to scheduled tasks and appointments?

· How easily do I typically juggle multiple demands on my time?

· How do I cope with stress?

· How do I typically handle/respond to change?

· In what ways was I most successful in previous academic experiences? What did I struggle with the most in previous academic experiences?

· How comfortable do I feel receiving feedback on my work, whether through school or in professional situations?

· How supportive are my relationships?

· How committed am I to achieving my goals?

· How comfortable am I with learning new skills? How successful am I as an independent learner?

· How comfortable am I with asking for help with I need support?

· How well do I know APA or any academic writing style?

· How comfortable am I with doing academic research, writing papers, etc.?

· In what areas do I think I will do really well in this program? In what areas do I worry I may struggle?

· What things/people/commitments in my life compete for my time on a regular basis?

· How comfortable am I with setting boundaries with others so that I can get tasks accomplished?