Prospective Candidate Self-Assessment Tool
Use this self-assessment tool to help you take stock of your diverse experience across the professional and personal areas of your life.
Published in
Mar 31, 2023
I. PERSONAL
- Assembly District/Senate District/Congressional District
- Length of residence at your current address
- Family members
- Education
- Hobbies
II. WORK
- Occupation
- Memberships
- Publications
- Continuing education
- Awards and distinctions
III. COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Memberships
- Volunteer activity
- Charitable activity
- Leadership positions
- Recognition
- Have you worked with business, labor or non-profit sectors in your community? How?
IV. PUBLIC SERVICE
- Government Boards and Commissions
- Non-profit Board
- Elected office
V. POLITICAL ACTIVITY
- Candidate for Office
- Campaign manager/Steering Committee Chair
- Ballot/Bond Measure Campaign
- Fundraising Experience
- Organizing Experience
- Voting History
VI. RELEVANT SKILLS
- Public speaking/Debate
- Fundraising
- Conflict management
- Policy Analysis
- Advocacy
VII. FAVORITES…FOR FUN!
- Sports
- Books
- Movies
- Historical figures
- Music
