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# Core Skills

Welcome! This short assessment helps us understand where you’ll shine on real iMerit projects and where extra coaching might help. It takes **<45 minutes** and can be completed on any modern browser.

<p align="center"><a href="https://imeritscholars.short.gy/coreskills" class="button primary">Take the Core Skills Test</a></p>

<p align="center"><strong>Google Account Required</strong></p>

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### Why we use Core Skills

This assessment helps us understand how you apply essential skills—like communication, teamwork, independence, and adaptability—in practical scenarios. These skills are key to success in AI training and to thriving as part of the Scholars community.

* **Project readiness** – Confirms you have the essentials to start contributing right away.
* **Fair placement** – Pairs your strengths with work you’ll enjoy and grow from.
* **Targeted up-skilling** – Flags skills where a quick micro-lesson could level you up fast.

### **About the Core Skills assessment**

There’s no need to prepare in advance—just approach each question thoughtfully. Your responses help us see how you think and work, so take your time and be yourself.