F2I Self-Assessment

This self-assessment will help you identify transferable skills and achievements from your federal career that are valuable in the private sector. Complete each section at your own pace. Please be honest and specific in your responses. Not sure where to start? Click the "Load Sample Data" button to see a comprehensive example of a completed assessment.

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Technical Skills Assessment

Core Technical Skills

Rate your proficiency in each skill area:

1 = Basic 2 = Intermediate 3 = Proficient 4 = Advanced 5 = Expert

Agency-Specific Technical Skills

List specialized technical skills from your agency/role

Add skills specific to your agency or role that may be valuable in the private sector

Software & Digital Tools

List software and digital tools you're proficient with

Include all relevant software, platforms, and digital tools you've used in your federal role

Transferable Skills Assessment

Leadership & Management Skills

Rate your proficiency in each leadership skill:

1 = Basic 2 = Intermediate 3 = Proficient 4 = Advanced 5 = Expert

Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking

Rate your proficiency in each problem-solving skill:

These skills are highly valued across all industries and demonstrate your ability to tackle complex challenges

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Rate your proficiency in each communication skill:

Effective communication skills are essential for success in any private sector role

Achievements & Impact

Key Achievements

Document your most significant achievements in federal service

Focus on measurable results and the skills you demonstrated in each achievement

STAR Stories

Develop stories that demonstrate your impact using the STAR format

These stories will help you prepare for behavioral interview questions

STAR Story

Situation:

Task:

Action:

Result:

Skills Demonstrated:

Industry Skills Gap Analysis

Target Industry Skills

Identify skills required in your target industry and assess your current level

This will help you identify skill gaps to address in your transition plan

Terminology Translation

Translate federal terms to industry equivalents

Learning to speak the language of your target industry is essential for a successful transition

Inventory Summary

Top Skills for Industry Transition

List your 5 strongest skills for transitioning to industry

These will be your key selling points in resumes, cover letters, and interviews

Skills to Develop

List the top 3 skills you need to develop for your industry transition

These will be priority areas for your professional development plan

Your Unique Value Proposition

Write a 2-3 sentence statement that captures the unique value you bring from federal service to industry

This will be the foundation for your elevator pitch and personal branding

Next Steps

List your next 3 steps to prepare for your industry transition

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