How to create your
own Talent Scan?
Imagine: You have a job where time just flies by. You enjoy what you do and it comes easily to you… Sounds great, but how and where do you find such a job? It’s a job where you use your talents. Do you ever wonder what you’re really good at—truly good? Strangely and amusingly enough, many people don’t really know what they excel at. Or they have some idea, but don’t consciously use it.
Try a talent scan
It often appears difficult to identify your own talents. The good news is, everyone has talent! The only thing is, it feels so natural to you. You might not even realize it’s a quality. Try a Talent Scan using the questions below and discover where your qualities and talents lie.
Describe your talents and qualities in just a few sentences?!
Take some time to reflect on the questions below. Ask people around you, who know you well or a little, what they especially appreciate in you. This way, you’ll slowly but surely uncover the talents that are hidden behind all your seemingly normal activities and memories.
Talent Scan with these 15 questions
Below is a list of no less than 15 questions to help you discover your talent. Grab a pen and paper and start writing.
- What excites you?
- What do you do with passion?
- What gives you energy and satisfaction?
- When does time fly by?
- What do you do in your free time?
- What did you enjoy doing as a child?
- What comes easily to you?
- Which new knowledge and skills do you learn quickly?
- What are you satisfied with this week?
- What were highlights in your life?
- What are you proud of?
- What do you get compliments for?
- Which compliments do you like to receive?
- Which qualities do you admire in others?
- What do others ask your advice about?
Study your answers!
You now know so much more about your qualities and talents. With the overview of talents that you and others see in you, you can form a better picture of which talents are important to you. What makes you happy, and possibly also how you could make more use of these talents.
Still finding it difficult?
If you’re still struggling and have even more questions about yourself after the Talent Scan.
A cup of coffee with one of our advisors works wonders. Get in touch with our career advisors.
