They determine how you perform work within an organization. You normally acquire this group of skills in your early years from family, peers and school. They are further developed as you gain more educational and work experience. As you evaluate which personal strengths you may possess, recall words people have used to describe you. Also think of compliments family, friends, teachers, etc., may have given you about some of your personal characteristics.
Skills are general skills which can be applied in a wide variety of work settings.
Research shows that you will be happiest in a job which attracts people with interests similar to yours. These may require athletic or mechanical ability. An even simpler way to identify your interests is to categorize them according to their primary focus. These values are important to your career decision. If you choose to pursue a career which is at odds with what you consider to be important, you will probably not be happy with your choice.