Krystal's S.W.O.T analysis

As Elizabeth has already posted a blog on a SWOT analysis, she has already illustrated its definition and what it does for a company. I would now like to post about who I am and my attributes through a SWOT analysis of my own.

Strengths are internal attributes that put you ahead. Some of my own strengths include my determination to succeed, my athletic ability which will keep me in good health throughout my life, I am very hard working which a lot of employers love, I have a loving family that will always support me, I have a love of learning that keeps me moving forward, I am very intelligent, I'm punctual, and I love to interact with others.

Weaknesses are internal characteristics that may need to be fixed or they may drag you behind. I try not to make my weaknesses too obvious, but for blogging purposes, I suppose that I should come up with a few. Even though I love interacting with others, I can sometimes be shy. I feel like I may miss out on some amazing people just because I can be scared to step forward and talk first. I am also very self critical. If something I do seems a little off, I automatically put myself down and see everyone else as higher than me. It is a weakness because I don't jump into opportunities sometimes because of it.

Opportunities are external things that influence you in a positive way. A very recent opportunity that has appealed to me is a job opportunity. I just got hired at Dillard's and I start on February 12th. I am somewhat nervous about meeting sales per hour, but I feel confident that taking this opportunity will lead to a bigger future in retail. I also have an opportunity to graduate early, or with very few classes my senior year. Taking this opportunity will allow me to further my search in a future, more permanent career and get set on my feet before I am out of school.

Threats are external events or happenings that influence you in a negative way. Some of my threats include other people that are competition for my opportunities, such as other applicants to Dillard's. Another threat could be any current events that may affect the retailing industry. Rising gas prices and online retailing may be opportunities to retailing as a whole, but threats to anyone trying to run an in-store process. Unless I find an opportunity with online retailing, these current events to society may pose as a threat to me.

Although I have a longer list of Strengths and Opportunities, it is hard to gauge how heavily my weaknesses and threats will burden me. As for now, however, I do not feel that they outweigh my strengths and opportunities.
Krystal