Personal Foundation is an underlying aspect to each of the phases and is extremely influential in determining the success of the Career Phases. It is important for individuals to know what areas may be weak and identify areas that need reinforcement. The emphasis is on the “soft skills” of success and offer ways to grow and mature as an individual. It includes areas such as emotional management, organization, communication and personal development. To help you find out if you need to reinforce your Personal Foundation, answer the questions in the Personal Foundation of the Career Quiz or go to the Personal Foundation Resources.