Skillset Audit Phase 1

HTML*

	YES	NO	Can't Determine
You understand how to create and view basic web pages
You understand how to link pages together, design multi-column layouts, and work with form fields and media elements

CSS*

	YES	NO	Can't Determine
You are familiar with the basics of CSS formatting and the box model.
You are familiar with media queries and responsive design for adapting your design to fit different devices.
You are familiar with variables and nesting
You can use advanced tools like mix-ins and sometimes write your own.

User Discovery*

	YES	NO	Can't Determine
You know the right questions to ask, and use sketches to confirm your ideas,
You use advanced techniques like experience mapping to lead conversations with stakeholders.

Graphic Design*

	YES	NO	Can't Determine
You can create balanced, complementary layout with a clear message.
You understand how to create a strikingly unique design, which supports traditional design values as well as your underlying message.
You can convery ideas, test a new concept, and identify potential problem by modelling prototypes.

Graphics Design Tools*

	YES	NO	Can't Determine
You are able to utilize graphic design software (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDraw) to create layouts, work with type, touch-up photos, etc.
You can handle devices like drawing tablets to add professional polish to your designs.

Javascript*

	YES	NO	Can't Determine
You know the fundamentals of Javascript, its usage, and syntax.
You can implement basic Javascript codes to manipulate elements in your browser, such as showing hidden elements, etc.
You can implement more advanced Javascript functions such as contacting the server to load more data, etc.

JS Libraries and Frameworks*

	YES	NO	Can't Determine
You tap into libraries such as jQuery, MooTools, Prototype, Dojo, and YUI to streamline your work.
You use frameworks like KnockoutJS, Ember.js, AngularJS, and Backbone.js to structure complex frontend functionality.

Server-Side Programming*

	YES	NO	Can't Determine
You are adept in the fundamentals constructs and structures of your chosen backend development language.
You can effectively develop items (codes) that executes on the server (server-side) instead of the user’s (client’s) machine.

Server-Side Frameworks*

	YES	NO	Can't Determine
You know how to build projects and applications using a specific software framework alone.
You competently utilize software frameworks and collection of packages or modules to write applications or services without having to handle the overhead of common activities and lower level details, such as session management, database access, etc.
You can employ proper authorization and authentication on the server side of your projects.

Database Authoring and Management*

	YES	NO	Can't Determine
You understand how to setup tables.
You understand how relational databases organize data.
You write stored procedures and user-defined functions for more efficient querying.
You can detect causes of performance deficiencies and fine tune a database like a rock star.

Server Administration*

Deployment*

	YES	NO	Can't Determine
You minify your public-facing files and serve compressed files to save bandwidth and improve your site’s speed.
You secure sensitive traffic over HTTPS using an SSL Certificate.

SEO and Analytics*

	YES	NO	Can't Determine
You know Search Engine Optimization and the process of affecting the ranking and visibility of a website or web page in search engine results.
You know how to implement analytics that would provide performance data about a website as well as information that is usable to measure the success of SEO.

jQuery*

	YES	NO	Can't Determine
You are familiar with manipulating the document object model (DOM) - modifying values, content, properties, entire elements, etc.
You are familiar with adding standards animation to a web page.
You are familiar with creating and adding custom effects to a web page.

AJAX and APIs*

	YES	NO	Can't Determine
You can employ AJAX to communicate with an external system or on the server side of your project.
You know how to properly interface with external APIs through AJAX
You know how to construct your own API

Mobile App Development*

	YES	NO	Can't Determine
You are adept with the basic syntax and semantics of the foundational language of the app platform, including operations, control, OOP, and data handling
You have enough experience in the platform's core framework - being able to provide good layouts and implement its corresponding activities and interactions.
You effectively interface your mobile project to external entities such as databases and APIs
You are aware with the fundamental procedures in deploying your mobile application on the App Store/Play Store and can provide the necessary requirements, both technical and non-technical, the distribution platform demands

Game App Development*

	YES	NO	Can't Determine
You can be able to plot out what a game consists of and how it plays, and plan and define all the elements of a game: its setting; structure; rules; story flow; characters; and objects
You have a deep understanding of the capabilities and benefits of different hardware platforms (e.g. PC, console, mobile device, etc.), as well as familiarity with software technologies and techniques appropriate to each platform.
You can craft the game concept using tools for design, and build a prototype from the original specification for the game which responds to technical constraints of chosen development platform.

Please check the frequency of which you encounter such situations/circumstances*

	More than thrice and frequency is alarming	More than thrice (but not alarming)	Once or Twice	Never
You have missed some of the requirements on a project.
You hear others say "This feature was not supposed to work like this"
Your completed work gets re-opened during QA or User Testing.
You don't know where to start with when you have to implement a new feature.
You don't know if a similar functionality already exists in the application or not.
You don't completely understand the frameworks in the application and how they are used.
You face difficulties when it comes to writing algorithms.
You find it hard to find, replicate, and debug issues in the code
Your code is not up to the standards or frequently ignores code quality.
You don't have enough code coverage
You can't write a quality documentation.
Your fail to follow the process in the team.
Your check-in comments are not useful.
Your team don't know what you are working on.

When I operate new equipment, I generally*

read the instructions first

listen to an explanation from someone who has used it before

go ahead and have a go; I can figure it out as I use it

When I need directions for traveling, I usually*

ask people for directions

follow my nose and maybe use a compass

look at a map

When I cook a new dish, I like to*

follow a written recipe

follow my instincts, testing as I cook

call a friend for an explanation

If I am teaching someone something new, I tend to*

demonstrate first and then let them have a go

write instructions down for them

give them a verbal explanation

I tend to say*

"Listen to me explain"

"Watch how I do it"

"You have a go"

During my free time, I most enjoy*

playing sport or doing DIY

listening to music and talking to my friends

going to museums and galleries

When I go shopping for clothes, I tend to*

discuss them with the shop staff

try them on and test them out

imagine what they would look like on

When I am choosing a holiday, I usually*

listen to recommendations from friends

imagine what it would be like to be there

read lots of brochures

If I was buying a new car, I would*

test-drive lots of different types

read reviews in newspapers and magazines

discuss what I need with my friends

When I am learning a new skill, I am most comfortable*

giving it a try myself and work it out as I go

watching what the teacher is doing

talking through with the teacher exactly what I'm supposed to do

If I am choosing food off a menu, I tend to*

imagine what the food will taste like

talk through the options in my head or with someone I am with

imagine what the food will look like

When I listen to band, I can't help*

listening to the lyrics and the beats

watching the band members and other people in the audience

moving in time with the music

When I concentrate, I most often*

focus on the words or the pictures in front of me

discuss the problem and the possible solutions in my head

move around a lot, fiddle with pens and pencils, and touch things

I choose household furnishings because I like*

their colors and how they look

the descriptions the sales person give me

their textures and what it feels like to touch them

My first memory is of*

looking at something

doing something

being spoken to

When I am anxious, I*

visualize the worst-case scenarios

can't sit still, fiddle, and move around constantly

talk over in my head what worries me most

I feel especially connected to other people because of*

what they say to me

how they look

how they make me feel

When I have to revise for an exam, I generally*

talk over my notes, alone or with other people

imagine making the movement or creating the formula

write lots of revision notes and diagrams

If I am explaining to someone, I tend to*

encourage them to try and talk them through my idea as they do it

explain to them in different ways until they understand

show them what I mean

I really love*

taking part in sporting activities, eating fine foods and wines, or dancing

watching films, photography, looking at art, or people watching

listening to music, the radio, or talking to friends

Most of my free time is spent*

watching television

talking to friends

doing physical activity or making things

When I first contact a new person, I usually*

try to get together whilst doing something else, such as an activity or a meal

talk to them on the telephone

arrange a face to face meeting

I first notice how people*

look and dress

stand and move

sound and speak

If I am angry, I tend to*

keep replaying in my mind what it is that has upset me

raise my voice and tell people how I feel

stamp about, slam doors, and physically demonstrate my anger

I find it easiest to remember*

faces

names

things I have done

I think that you can tell if someone is lying if*

they avoid looking at you

they give me funny vibes

their voice changes

When I meet an old friend*

I say "it's great to hear from you!"

I say "it's great to see you!"

I just give them a hug or a handshake

I remember things best by*

saying them aloud or repeating words and key points in my head

writing notes or keeping printed details

doing and practicing the activity or imagining it being done

If I have to complain about faulty goods, I am most comfortable*

taking the item back to the store or posting it to the head office

complaining over the phone

writing a letter

I tend to say*

"I hear what you are saying"

"I know how you feel"

"I see what you mean"

	YES	NO	Can't Determine
You are capable of setting up your application in a new environment.
You are familiar with server-side URL rewriting tools like mod_rewrite.

Skillset Audit Phase 1

Please check if the following statements applies to you or not.

HTML*

CSS*

User Discovery*

Graphic Design*

Graphics Design Tools*

Javascript*

JS Libraries and Frameworks*

Server-Side Programming*

Server-Side Frameworks*

Database Authoring and Management*

Server Administration*

Deployment*

SEO and Analytics*

jQuery*

AJAX and APIs*

Mobile App Development*

Game App Development*

Part 2

Please check the frequency of which you encounter such situations/circumstances*

Tick the answer that most represents how you generally behave.

When I operate new equipment, I generally*

When I need directions for traveling, I usually*

When I cook a new dish, I like to*

If I am teaching someone something new, I tend to*

I tend to say*

During my free time, I most enjoy*

When I go shopping for clothes, I tend to*

When I am choosing a holiday, I usually*

If I was buying a new car, I would*

When I am learning a new skill, I am most comfortable*

If I am choosing food off a menu, I tend to*

When I listen to band, I can't help*

When I concentrate, I most often*

I choose household furnishings because I like*

My first memory is of*

When I am anxious, I*

I feel especially connected to other people because of*

When I have to revise for an exam, I generally*

If I am explaining to someone, I tend to*

I really love*

Most of my free time is spent*

When I first contact a new person, I usually*

I first notice how people*

If I am angry, I tend to*

I find it easiest to remember*

I think that you can tell if someone is lying if*

When I meet an old friend*

I remember things best by*

If I have to complain about faulty goods, I am most comfortable*

I tend to say*