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.

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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

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