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Introduction
Of the many factors that contribute to a successful education and subsequent career, an understanding of
personality type is among the most useful.
While interests and skills change during the course of a person's life, the one thing that does remain
constant is an individual's personality type — the innate way in which each person naturally prefers to see
the world and make decisions. All individuals are unique, but people of the same type share large
similarities in the kinds of academic subjects and careers they find interesting, and the kind of work they
find satisfying.
By understanding the role personality type plays, people can gain important insights into their
educational, career and relationship needs. And because people of different types often communicate in
very different ways, counselors and advisors can learn which strategies work most effectively with each
individual student.
You are also a sensitive and empathetic person who often has accurate insights about others. Your friends
know you are devoted and affectionate and that you feel things very deeply, even if you don't always
show it. But you may also take criticism personally and find your feelings are easily hurt. When you have
a lot of details to remember or projects to manage, you may become overwhelmed or discouraged. In fact,
your curiosity often distracts you from the more routine parts of projects and you probably find that
keeping organized is one of the hardest things for you to do. Making decisions is also a struggle because
there are so many interesting options calling to you at once. Whatever career you choose, it has to be
something you believe in or you won't be able to stick with it for very long.
Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. The key to finding the best path for all people is by using their
natural strengths and becoming aware of their natural blindspots.
ability to negotiate effectively is especially important. Following are some strengths and blindspots that
have the potential to influence your negotiations with others.
Possible Strengths
Very perceptive about others and good at reading them
See the "big picture" and can usually generate many creative options
Establish rapport easily and maintain friendly relationships
Good at asking the questions necessary to learn what you need to know
Open-minded about new possibilities and options
Possible Blindspots
May get swept up with creative, but unrealistic or impractical ideas
May be too accommodating, give away too much too early in the process
May not pay enough attention to the details and may lose sight of priorities
May seem unstable or scattered and make unrealistic promises
May back down too quickly when confronted by strong opponents
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Marketing
(Very Interested)
Career Title Field of Study/Major
Models Merchandising
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Finance
(Not Very Interested)
Career Title Field of Study/Major
Concierges Lodging
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Human Services
(Not Very Interested)
Career Title Field of Study/Major
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling & Mental Health Services
Social Workers
Information Technology
(Not Very Interested)
Career Title Field of Study/Major
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