Sample Items from the Talent Assessment
Instructions: Listed below are statements you might use to describe your behaviors, feelings, and other characteristics.
- Read each statement and indicate how well it describes you by filling in the appropriate oval preceding each statement. Use the scale below to select your answer.
- Read each statement carefully, but do not spend too much time deciding on any one answer.
- Although some statements may seem similar, answer each without considering your other answers.
SD – Strongly Disagree
MD – Moderately Disagree
SLD – Slightly Disagree
SLA – Slightly Agree
MA – Moderately Agree
SA – Strongly Agree
| SD | MD | SLD | SLA | MA | SA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I like coming up with imaginative solutions. | ||||||
| I am not very creative. | ||||||
| It's hard for me to read social cues. | ||||||
| I am punctual. | ||||||
| Too much work tends to really stress me out. | ||||||
| I usually stay calm, even in stressful situations. | ||||||
| It's okay to be disorganized. | ||||||
| I like to take the initiative. | ||||||
| I am skeptical of other people's motives. |