Identifying Our Skills

Think about something you do well, a difficulty you overcame, or a personal achievement, no matter how small. Write down all the elements that go into something you have done well.

• What did you do to create the conditions that led to success? 
• Which skills, attitudes and qualities did you exhibit? Did you practice? 
• Did you urge yourself on in a particular way? 
• Did you find people to help? Or did you just believe you could do it? 

Personal Achievement ~ Entering into the Engineering Faculty,    University of Peradeniya.  

What did you do to create the conditions that led to success? 

• Passed the Scholarship Examination in the year 2001 with 180/200 
• Passed the G.C.E (O/L) Examination in the year 2007 with 10 A’s 
• Passed the London (O.L) Examination in the year 2008 with 5 A’s 
• Passed the G.C.E (O/L) French Examination in the year 2009 with A 
• Passed the G.C.E (A/L) Examination in the year 2010 with 4 A’s and General Knowledge-92 
• Researched and gained extra knowledge on the subjects. 
• Attentive learning 
• Reading books on subject matters and other aspects of topics 
• Worked part time at MAS Holdings and gained extra knowledge in the field of interest 
• Getting involved n projects and assignments 

Which skills, attitudes and qualities did you exhibit? Did you practice? 

• Confidence 
• Planning 
• Determination 
• Time management 
• Practice 
• Risk management 
• Leadership 
• Main goal 
• Learning strategies 

Did you urge yourself on in a particular way? Work harder 

• Concentration
• Manage deadlines
• Dedication 
• Positive attitude 
• Do the best 
• Relaxation 

Did you find people to help? Or did you just believe you could do it?

"I believed that I can do it no matter what happens."