Isn't it possible to be competent but not capable?  If I am competent is a certain manner, say in my ability to make ice cream or maybe foreign policy, but have not yet been told or taught how exactly to do those things, wouldn't I be competent (aptitude) but not necessarily yet capable (achievement)?
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MANY competent people are not capable.\nMany people, in my experience, have a university degree, but have no capabilities to use it.\nOn the other hand, some incompetent people still get the job done.
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Nobody's too dumb to do well; some people are just naturally good at learning things without making much effort. But ask them to do some home improvements and they won't know where to start. We all have our own aptitudes - just find out what yours are and focus on them. As for books and education: study something you're really interested in and you'll find it much easier to learn!
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mental ability to develop innovation.\n\n*yes, i am creative\n*It can not be copied, but developed and boosted in childhood with a positive enviroment.\n*If you copy, then you are not being innoative, therefore not creative.\n*Thinking outside the box is not being ordinary, not an average joe
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"I find that my greatest strength can also be by greatest weakness - and that's my desire for perfection. I want things done, I want them done right, and I want them done right RIGHT NOW. While I realize that there's no inherent danger in striving towards perfection, my drive can often lead to me getting impatient with myself. When I'm ready to go, I'm ready and I tend to push myself maybe harder than I should in order to get it right."\n\nGood luck in your interview!
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Yes, you can lack common sense. I have a high IQ but the simplest things don't make sense to me sometimes. Experience is the best teacher.
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Just a few questions to ask yourself, I have a similar problem: Do you joke around alot? Do you act in a professional manner? Do you dress appropriately for your position? Do you just look young? Are people aware of your credentials? (Can you put your diploma/degree/awards up in your cube or office, where they can be redily seen?) All of these things play into being seen as a serious or dedicated person. Just some thoughts, hope this helps a little...
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have you ever won a spelling bee, completed a special project at work? Been in any clubs at school, or societies? Or even graduated college, that is an achievement. If not, then dont put anything.
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I have always considered myself intelligent, but never went to college (or even finished High School for that matter... just got my GED).\n\nIt wasn't about the work.. the work was fine.  It was the hassle of High School, trying to fit in, but not doing so, due to my intelligence.  I could hold a conversation about almost any subject in Math, Science, History, etc, but not about Sports, or the current music (although I loved the music of the 80's, I never followed the bands).\n\nWhen it came time for college, I was married with children.  I've self taught myself a lot of things (Zoology, Astronomy, Computer Science... I even programmed in Machine Language for the 6502/6510 processor), but almost never attended classes.\n\nThe only issue I've had (and am currently having) is that very few people will offer a job to someone without a degree.  As crazy as it may seem, I can program in VB, have a good knowledge of Java, did release engineering for my previous employer, but I can't easily get a job in even Tech Support because of the lack of a damn degree.  (One of my previous co-workers got a BS from India, but she couldn't even begin to understand logic theory, which drives me mad!)\n\nSometimes, taking Certification exams can help.  These will certify that you are competent in a particular area, without caring about whether you are self taught, or learned in a classroom.\n\nOtherwise, just sharpen your presentation skills, and try to sell yourself as best as possible.
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Saying that you can do something is one thing.  Having a track record that proves your skills is another.  The key is to have enough skills to do the job, while not have so much experience that a company feels like they can't afford you.
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Yes it can be done. If you are good at what you are doing, you can indeed find it.
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ohhh, that is really cool, I wish I could be as good as you are. You have a great chance, so keep doing it and Good Luck!!!
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I'm a college writing teacher, and the answer to your question is a bit complicated.  On the one hand, there are piles of research that show there is no relationship whatsoever between possessing grammatical knowledge (that is, knowing the difference between a direct and indirect object, etc.) and the ability to write well.  You can learn to write just fine without knowing the names of all those things.\n\nOn the other hand, you do have to know they are there, how to manipulate your style to help you create meaning, how to meet proofreading conventions so that you put your best persona forward in your writing, etc.  In other words, even if you can't name the items, you have to learn how to use them properly.
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Nope. English is way too difficult of a language for people that are up at 2am in the US to try to master.  Chances are if you're up right now you're drunk, on drugs, and insomniac, work shift work, or live in a different country that doesn't use English as their primary language.  Either way, the opportunity of someone like that having a good job where correct English is a priority is probably long gone.  Now that brings up the next question.  I'm  here at 2:30 am answering your question.  Which of the above is my problem?
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qualities?? you have to graduate first.. but anyway, i think one of the most important qualities is leadership. that's VERY important.
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One word... strategery. \nBut seriously, some people would rather not be sheep - mindlessly following whoever is leading.  Education and credentials do not necessarily indicate intelligence.  Why don't I become president? I would rather do something that will have a positive effect on the future, like teach. As opposed to sending innocent men and women to other countries to die so that I can increase my wealth via the oil industry.
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John's first sentence is beautiful. and correct!\n\nHowever, the master was first born to be a teacher and with age, education and experience he/she becomes the practicing master.  And, only the master is truly ABLE to recognize those precious moments when the student is really ready to receive the lesson.\n\nA trained teacher only delivers lessons, hoping some will penetrate the minds of average students.  This is not to say that trained teachers are not competent, many are very competent, but competency and mastery are separate qualities; they should not be confused, one with the other.
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It's completely possible. There are some people who are born with an aptitude for it, but those people are few and far between.  Most professional musicians aren't "born with it" per se, but work very hard and become better at what they do.  These people will never be looked upon as the greatest musicians of our time, but a living they will make.  Some people (Mozart, Beathoven, Lennon, Clapton, etc.) have undeniable God given abilities, but if you committ yourself to it, anything is possible.