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Cluster: Social Skills

Complete the self-assessment questionnaire to validate your soft skills on the Social Skills cluster!

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I am able to use verbal communication to solve conflicts with friends. (1/130)

I am able to express my ideas clearly when working in a group. (2/130)

I am comfortable when speaking in public. (3/130)

Others listen to my opinions in group meetings. (4/130)

I do not like using computers to communicate with others. (5/130)

I use email to communicate complex issues with people. It's quick and efficient. (6/130)

I’ve learned it is better to suppress my anger than to show it. (7/130)

What I’m feeling is written all over my face. (8/130)

When talking to people, I pay attention to their body language. (9/130)

I'm able to notice when someone tries to lie to me. (10/130)

When people talk to me, I try to see their perspectives. (11/130)

Before I communicate, I think about what the person needs to know, and how best to convey it. (12/130)

Usually, I try to avoid conflicts. (13/130)

I respect others’ opinions even when they have less experience than me. (14/130)

When someone's talking to me, I think about what I'm going to say next to make sure I get my point across correctly. (15/130)

If I don't fully understand the message I have no problem asking more questions that will explain the message. (16/130)

I am able to explain even difficult topics with simple words. (17/130)

I consider cultural barriers when planning my communications. (18/130)

I am able to summarize documents in a way that everybody understands. (19/130)

Before volunteering, I consider whether I can handle the challenges ahead. (20/130)

In a crisis situation, you have to help first, later you can see what problems arise. (21/130)

Problems mostly have to do with myself and less with other people. (22/130)

It is easy for me to identify who is to blame for a problem. (23/130)

It is easy for me to recognise the circumstances of a problem. (24/130)

Problems are usually related to circumstances for which I am not responsible. (25/130)

It is not easy for me to identify and analyse a problem. (26/130)

Many problems become apparent early on. (27/130)

Many problems are related to wrong expectations. (28/130)

As a volunteer, no one can expect me to analyse problems. (29/130)

I like to deal with finding solutions. (30/130)

I find it easy to solve problems. (31/130)

I distrust simple solutions to problems. (32/130)

If I analyse a problem thoroughly, solutions can be found. (33/130)

I find it easy to weigh up solutions in terms of pros and cons. (34/130)

I can also live well with other people's solutions. (35/130)

It is important to involve those affected in finding solutions. (36/130)

I try to find experts who help me find solutions to problems. (37/130)

Solutions that are fraught with risks should not be implemented. (38/130)

I do not like to suggest solutions for problems that do not concern me. (39/130)

I like to work on solutions, even if they don't lead to immediate success. (40/130)

I don't like to involve other people in my problem-solving. (41/130)

I am confident enough to take responsibility for quick solutions. (42/130)

No one can ask volunteers to come up with solutions. (43/130)

When a solution doesn't work, it frustrates me a lot and I feel blocked. (44/130)

I find it easy to take back a solution that doesn't work and try something better. (45/130)

I can admit when I am not competent enough to solve a problem. (46/130)

I can present solutions well, even if they are not my own. (47/130)

I like to try different solutions. (48/130)

When it comes to solutions, speed should not be the priority. (49/130)

I can move along different cultural settings with confidence. (50/130)

I can accept and work appropriately with cultural differences. (51/130)

I am comfortable in intercultural interactions. (52/130)

I don't think it's important to consider the cultural factors involved in a given situation. (53/130)

I am open and curious about other cultures. (54/130)

I am aware of my own cultural biases. (55/130)

I consider it a great effort to adapt my behaviour to the needs of people from other cultures. (56/130)

I respect and value diversity and difference. (57/130)

I can communicate respectfully with a person from a different culture. (58/130)

I am able to take the point of view of a person from a different culture. (59/130)

I see intercultural encounters as learning opportunities. (60/130)

I consider myself to be creative and flexible. (61/130)

I am able to understand somebody's emotional status by talking or observing them. (62/130)

I am able to contextualise my speech to the public I am talking to. (63/130)

I am able to "read the room" and understand what the general situation is. (64/130)

I am able to analyse the audience I am talking to, adapting my discourse to it. (65/130)

I am used to setting specific goals when working on something. (66/130)

I am willing to integrate others' opinions and points of view into my own. (67/130)

I am able to clearly identify the subject of the conversation and the matter at hand. (68/130)

I am able to understand clearly the matter at hand and its potential causes and consequences. (69/130)

I am able to identify specific aspects of the matter at hand that are of interest to my public. (70/130)

When working on something I am able to identify a feasible timeline to reach my goals. (71/130)

I am able to control my body in order to apply non-verbal communication principles. (72/130)

I am able to avoid gestures, words, and attitudes that trigger carelessness or discomfort. (73/130)

When talking to someone I closely look for his/her reactions. (74/130)

When interacting with people I am willing to understand and respect their boundaries. (75/130)

I am used to thoroughly analysing my surroundings. (76/130)

I am conscious of my reactions when provoked or faced with specific inputs. (77/130)

When in stressful situations I am able to control my attitude. (78/130)

I am willing to work with others to achieve my goals and objectives. (79/130)

I am willing to empathize with people around me, putting their needs before mine. (80/130)

When involved in a situation of conflict I am willing to mediate points of view and interests. (81/130)

I can identify the emotion I am feeling at any given moment. (82/130)

I understand why other people feel the way they do. (83/130)

I watch how others react to me to understand which of my behaviours are effective and which are not. (84/130)

I think about the emotions behind my actions. (85/130)

During the particular interaction with another person, I have an accurate idea of how she perceives me. (86/130)

When I meet some people I am aware of the physical reactions that signal sudden changes in my body. (87/130)

My core values are reflected in my actions. (88/130)

Before I am making up my own mind, I seek others’ opinions. (89/130)

I readily admit mistakes and apologize. (90/130)

I let others know who I truly am as a person. (91/130)

I openly share my feelings with others (92/130)

Others feel encouraged after talking to me. (93/130)

I take a positive attitude toward myself and others. (94/130)

I don't give up easily. (95/130)

I am respected by others and have a good way with them. (96/130)

I am comfortable with life. (97/130)

I care what happens to others. (98/130)

I avoid hurting other people's feelings. (99/130)

In a disagreement, I try to look at everybody's side before I make a decision. (100/130)

I enjoy caring for other people. (101/130)

When I see someone publicly embarrassed I tend to become emotionally involved. (102/130)

I can show empathy and match my feelings with those of another person in an interaction. (103/130)

I am sensitive to the feelings of others. (104/130)

I listen carefully to the ideas of others before making decisions. (105/130)

I can usually appreciate the other person's viewpoint even if I don't agree with it. (106/130)

I am a good listener and I don't interrupt others when speaking. (107/130)

I listen closely to the ideas of those who don't agree with me. (108/130)

I can engage in an interaction with another and pretty well size-up that person's mood based on non-verbal signals. (109/130)

I find it hard to listen to other people's problems. (110/130)

I am comfortable with face-to-face interactions. (111/130)

Others tell me I am good at understanding their thoughts and emotions. (112/130)

I seek feedback from others to understand who I really am as a person. (113/130)

Even if the other person does not tell me, I can sense if I am intruding. (114/130)

I do not emphasize my own point of view at the expense of others. (115/130)

I can tell if someone is masking their true emotions. (116/130)

I am talkative and tend to interrupt others without noticing it in time. (117/130)

I am good at managing my moods (118/130)

I refrain from bringing negative emotions to my environment (work, family, social circle, voluntary service,…) (119/130)

When I feel angry I can still stay self-controlled. (120/130)

I can deal calmly, sensitively, and proactively with the emotional dispose of others. (121/130)

I accept the feelings I have about myself. (122/130)

When I get angry, I need a lot of time to get over it. (123/130)

I am able to honestly say how I feel without getting others upset. (124/130)

I communicate with others based on trust rather than domination. (125/130)

When I don't agree, I try to make my opinion hard. (126/130)

I often say »yes«, when I want to say »no«. (127/130)

I am not afraid to tell people what I think, even if I am facing a hostile response. (128/130)

It takes a lot to intimidate me. (129/130)

If I don't know the person well enough, I prefer to hide my thoughts and feelings. (130/130)

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