Your attributes

What are the qualities needed by people who work in the space sector?

Attributes that describe you best

We’ve compiled a list of 16 attributes that are often shown by people who work in the space sector. You probably have some of these qualities already.

Read the descriptions below and try to pick three to five attributes that you think describes you the best. You may want to discuss this with your friends, family, or teachers first.

Collaborative

I work well with others to do things.

Committed

I can be relied upon to do the things I have promised.

Communicative

I am good at sharing information and ideas with others.

Creative

I make new things and have original ideas.

Curious

I enjoy learning new things.

Hard-working

I put effort into finishing things.

Imaginative

I can think of new and interesting ideas.

Logical

I solve problems in a sensible order. I know how one action leads to another.

Observant

I quickly spot fine details and I am good at paying attention.

Open-minded

I listen to new ideas and respect other people’s views and opinions.

Organised

I am good at planning to make sure tasks are finished.

Passionate

I have strong feelings about things I am interested in.

Patient

I am able to stay calm when faced with problems.

Resilient

I can quickly recover from difficult and challenging situations.

Self-motivated

I like to do things by myself without being told how to do them.

Tenacious

I don’t tend to give up and try my best to make things happen.

These are based on the work of our partners NUSTEM, who have researched what qualities STEM professionals have helped them be successful in their jobs.

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