1. Identify Your Strengths
   1. Achievements
   2. Skills/Characteristics
   3. Certifications/Educations
   4. Something are really good at
   5. What do others think of your strengths
2. Consider Your Weaknesses
   1. Lack skills
   2. Negative Habits
   3. What can be better
   4. Things that you avoid/not confident
   5. Others' opinions of your weaknesses
   6. Ask Someone Who Knows You Well
   7. Be Objective
3. Look for Opportunities
   1. Extensions.
   2. Help from others: Internet, books, friends, etc.
   3. Advantages from current situation.
   4. New role/project that forces you to do so.
4. Identify Threats
   1. Obstacles
   2. Is the demand changing.
   3. Do weaknesses jeopardize the position
5. Make a plan.
   1. Utilize Strenghs.
   2. Seize Opportunities
   3. Minimize Weaknesses and Threats.