Plan Ahead

11th Do What You Are #1

Objectives

• To continue the career planning process by identifying:– Your personality

type– Careers that match

your personality– Postsecondary

pathways to your career of interest

Connecticut Department of Labor, Project Management Office. (2010)

Importance of Planning

• Watch this video clip. • Consider: – What plan did these individuals have for becoming pop

stars?– What do you think of their plan?– What could they have done differently to obtain the right

career for them?

Today’s Focus:

Personality Type

• Knowing your personality type is one way to understand yourself – your strengths, weaknesses, and preferences

• All personality types are created equal!– By learning about the different types, we can

understand and appreciate differences between people.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

• There are many different types of personality tests

• The MBIT is a popular personality test that is often used by businesses and other organizations to:– Help guide hiring and placement decisions – Guide team building– Help employees better understand their own behavior and preferences

Personality Type Survey

1. Survey will helps make informed decisions about your career

2. Please complete every answer

(Microsoft, 2011c)

Introvert or Extravert

1. a) answers receive one point2. b) answers receive two points3. Total your points for #1-54. If your total is less than seven – You scored in the extrovert range

5. If your total is less more seven – You scored in the introvert range (Microsoft, 2011c)

Sensor or Intuitive

1. Total your points for #6-102. If your total is less than seven – You scored in the sensor range

3. If your total is less more seven – You scored in the intuitive range

(Microsoft, 2011c)

Thinker or Feeler

1. Total your points for #11-152. If your total is less than seven – You scored in the thinker range

3. If your total is less more seven – You scored in the feeler range

(Microsoft, 2011c)

Judger or Perceiver

1. Total your points for #15-202. If your total is less than seven – You scored in the judger range

3. If your total is less more seven – You scored in the perceiver range

(Microsoft, 2011c)

Your Personality Type

• Identify the highest score in each category– Write down the letter for each category

• Put the four highest letters together– Example: ISTJ• For: Introverted, Sensor, Thinker, Judger

• These four letters represent your personality type

• Read through the following personality type descriptions

16 Personality Types

Personality Types

• ISTJ– Quiet, serious, thorough, dependable, loyal

• ISFJ– Quiet, friendly, accurate, considerate, loyal

• INFJ– Insightful, seeks meaning, altruistic, organized

• INTJ– Original, driven, competent, independent

Personality Types

• ISTP– Tolerant, analyzer, quiet, finds solutions

• ISFP– Quiet, kind, present-oriented, likes own space

• INFP– Idealistic, loyal, curious, empathic, quick

• INTP– Logical, quiet, focuses well, flexible, skeptical

Personality Types

• ESTP– Flexible, pragmatic, present-oriented, materialistic

• ESFP– Outgoing, accepting, realistic, fun, spontaneous

• ENFP– Enthusiastic, imaginative, optimistic, verbal

• ENTP– Ingenious, outspoken, resourceful, analytical

Personality Types

• ESTJ– Practical, decisive, forceful, organized, quick

• ESFJ– Warmhearted, cooperative, determined, loyal

• ENFJ– Empathic, responsible, leader, social, helpful

• ENTJ– Decisive, leader, logical, knowledgeable

Individual Reflection

• Write answers for the following questions– What is the description for your personality type?– Does this description fit your well? Why or Why

not?– Based on your personality type, what do you think

are some of your strengths? What are some of your weaknesses?

Update Postsecondary Plan

Update Your Postsecondary Plan

• Complete About Me sections–Personality Type • Example: INFP: Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving• Traits: Idealistic, loyal, curious, empathic, quick

– Strengths• Example: I am a loyal friend and empathic which makes

me a good listener. I am curious about many things which helps me do well in different classes.

Pair and Share

1. Guess your partner’s four letter personality type.

2. What is your four letter personality type?

3. Does this description fit your well? Why or Why not?

4. What are some of your personality strengths?

Review

• How can you use your personality strengths to help you in your future careers?