Interpersonal Skill Assessment INTERPERSONAL SKILLS SELF-ASSESSMENTNameInstitute or OrganisationDesignation or Stream/Year(Semester)EmailWhatsapp Number1. Compared to other people, my listening skills are: Above Average Average Below Average2. Listening SkillsAnswer each statement honestly, thinking about your likely behaviour.2a. I sit and listen with my legs and arms folded in front of me Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever2b. I get bored with conversations easily, most people have nothing interesting to say. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever2c. When I have something to contribute to a conversation, I’ll interrupt the speaker to make my point. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever2d. I will interrupt the speaker if I disagree with a statement they have made. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever2e. I am often thinking of something witty to say in response while listening. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever2f. I finish people’s sentences for them, when they pause and I know what they are going to say. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever2g. When communicating with others, I pay attention to non-verbal signals - body language, facial expressions and gestures. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever2h. I make eye contact with others while listening. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever2i. I decide whether or not to listen based on the speaker’s appearance and how they talk. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever2j. I try to have the last word on a subject. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever2k. I nod my head and use other gestures and facial expressions to show that I’m interested in what is being said. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever2l. I offer verbal signals while listening, things like, ‘Go on... ’ or ‘Uh huh’ to encourage the speaker to continue. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever3. Assess your awareness - how do you perceive others and how do others perceive you?3a. I can interpret the mood of others when I communicate with them. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever3b. I understand and respect the views of others – even if they are different to my views. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever3c. I can tell when someone doesn’t understand what I’m saying. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever3d. In a group situation I generally know how the members feel about each other. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever3e. If I’m feeling stressed I know exactly why this is. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever3f. I am content with who I am. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever3g. I’m frequently self-critical of my mistakes. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever3h. I avoid difficult conversations and confrontations. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever3i. I am confident about my existing skills and abilities and willing to learn new ones. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever3j. I am usually a good judge of character. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever3k. I get irritated by other people’s habits but avoid telling them about it. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever3l. I find it difficult to make new friends. Always of nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever4. When other people become emotional around me I am most likely to feel Awkward - I would like to leave the conversation. Somewhat uncomfortable - I am unsure how to react or respond. Indifferent - I feel the same as in any other conversation. Confident - I feel able to cope with the conversation. Empathetic - I can put myself into the other person’s shoes and see their position.Verbal Communication and Effective Speaking When answering these questions think about face-to-face verbal communications in one-to-one or small group situations, rather than in telephone calls or to larger groups. 5. Compared to other people, my verbal communication skills are: Above average Average Below average6a. I express my ideas clearly. Agree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree6b. I speak fluently. Agree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree6c. I vary the tone, volume and pitch of my voice appropriately in conversations. Agree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree6d. People understand what I say. Agree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree6e. I use jargon and technical language whenever possible. Agree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree6f. I can restate the essence of what others have said in fewer and different words. I can accurately reflect content. Agree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree6g. I repeat everything I have just heard back to the speaker. Agree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree6h. I like to use uncommon words when talking to others — to show how intelligent I am. Agree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree6i. I’m quick to offer advice to people’s problems. Agree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree6j. I am generally nervous about speaking to other people. Agree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree7a. My friends and family tell me I talk a lot. Yes No7b. I have to repeat myself often because people don’t understand my message the first time around. Yes No7c. I have difficulty putting my thoughts into words. Yes NoCommunicating in Groups Answer the questions honestly, thinking about formal or semi- formal group situations where possible. 8. Pick three words to describe how you are most likely to feel when introducing yourself to new people in a formal or semi-formal setting (such as a meeting at work, at school, or when joining a group).Click here to select. Pick only 31 Uncomfortable2 Anxious3 Stressed4 Pleased5 Interested6 Bored7 Excited8 Shy9 Confident10 Normal / Fine11 Nervous12 Awkward How do you feel each statement applies to you when you’re in a group situation? 9a. I feel comfortable and confident. Always or nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever9b. I find it easy to fit into most group situations. Always or nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever9c. I participate. Always or nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever9d. I make new friends easily and generally get on well with people I have just met. Always or nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever9e. In a meeting or classroom situation I prefer to sit at the back. Always or nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever9f. I avoid giving other people eye contact in group situations. Always or nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever9g. I do not usually say much when in a group of people. Always or nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever9h. I am nervous about having to answer a question in front of a group of people. Always or nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever9i. I avoid group situations whenever possible. Always or nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever9j. I can dominate a group and tend to do the majority of the talking. Always or nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever9k. I worry about what to say when talking to others. Always or nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly ever9l. I feel like I’m an outsider. Always or nearly always Often Sometimes Rarely Never or hardly everSubmit Form
