Look for a real moment
Think of a task you handled, a problem you noticed or something someone trusted you with. The example does not need to come from paid work. It can come from study, volunteering, a hobby or helping with a shared responsibility. Your strengths do not have to match a list of supposedly neurodivergent traits.
Replace the label with an action
Use these only if they describe something you actually did. The point is to make your work understandable, not to make it sound bigger.
- “Detail-oriented” → I checked the entries and found the missing information.
- “Good problem-solver” → I tried another approach when the first one did not work.
- “Organised” → I made the deadlines visible so we could plan the work.
Add the useful result
Explain what your action made easier. If you do not know the measurable result, say what you observed or learned. Do not invent a number.
Include the conditions that help
Being good at something does not mean you can do it equally well in every setting. You might do careful checking with written instructions, or explain an idea more clearly after a little preparation. Knowing those conditions can help you choose a role or ask for a useful change.