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Review the outcomes from the other tools. As you read, write down the main skills (both soft and hard), competencies, traits and other elements forming part of each tool's results from Phase 2 on sticky notes. Use different coloured sticky notes for different content areas, such as soft skills or traits, or for the outcomes of different tools.

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Prepare the sheet for insight clustering. The minimum size is A3, but it is recommended that you join together as many sheets of paper as you need for your results, e.g. four or six sheets. Alternatively, you can use a whiteboard or a wall.

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Start by grouping the sticky notes into clusters or categories based on similar skills, traits or themes. When organising the sticky notes, put those with the same outcome together in a pile. For example, if 'problem solving' has been mentioned nine times, put all nine sticky notes together. Similarly, if 'leadership skills' has been mentioned on three sticky notes, put them together. This will give you an idea of how evident or typical a skill or trait is for you.

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Once you have grouped the notes, give the categories headings and review them to see if you want to make any changes.

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Organise the findings within each category according to how frequently something has been mentioned. For example, since problem-solving was mentioned nine times, it should be ranked higher than leadership skills, which were mentioned only three times. Write the number of mentions next to each pile of sticky notes. Only leave one sticky note of the same type with the number of mentions it received.

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Document your findings. These will be useful when planning your career path and searching for employment.

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