Personality/Interest Assessment

Ian Lefler
Assessments Review Sheet
CLSS 2100
February 18th 2011
ASSESSMENTS REVIEW SHEET

For this assignment, you will use the results from your Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Strong Interest Inventory (SII) assessments to determine some particular occupations and majors to research.

MBTI Report

1. List your reported type. ENTP

2. According to your report, what are some of the characteristics that best describe your personality type? Think out loud, Openly shares personal info, Future-oriented, Creative, Naturally Critical, Makes decisions based on logic, Play first work later, adaptable.

3. Refer to the list of the 50 most popular occupations page or go to http://www.careervoyages.gov/top50occupations-main.cfm Read the list of occupations, circle the ones that you would like to explore, and list them below.
Air Traffic Control
Media Design
4.How do you believe the occupations you have chosen to explore fit with your personality preferences? Explain how these occupations allow you to work in your preferred work environment.
The media design would allow me to be creative. I use to want to go to film school for a long time. The air traffic control showed up which I was happy about since that is what my career is. I like that because of the work environment it will provide for me.

SII Report

1. List your general occupational theme code. RAS

2.List your 5 Basic Interests Scales and determine what type of interest they represent from the following: vocational, educational, leisure activities, personal interest. (Examples might include: religion-personal interest, teaching-leisure, healthcare-vocational)

Military, Protective Services, Mechanics & Construction, Computer Hardware & Electronics, Visual Arts & Design.

3.Refer to pages 5, 6, and 7 of your SII profile. Look at all the occupational scales you scored highest in (generally 40 or above), or that have a combination of your theme code. List the occupations from the scales that you might like to research.
Military Enlisted, Parks & Rec, Florist.

4. For the following questions refer to Personal Style Scales on page 8 of your SII profile.

A. Look at your “Work Style” rating. What does your score suggest to you in relation to the occupations you listed above?
It says I like to work alone and I like data, ideas and things. That will be good in Air Traffic Control because I will be on my own directing air traffic.


B. Look at your “Learning Environment” rating. How do the educational requirements of the occupations you listed fit with your interest to pursue additional training?
I like practical learning environments. I have never been a fan of school. I think the classes are pretty arbitrary for the most part. Air traffic control school in the military will be very practical and I will learn what I need.


C.Look at your “Leadership Style” rating. How do these occupations fit your personal style?
It says I am not comfortable taking charge. I will not be an officer in the military for that reason.


D. Look at your “Risk Taking/Adventure” rating. Explain how the occupations do or do not match your risk taking style.
I scored high in likes taking risks. Military is a risky job.


5. What college majors are suggested for your theme code that you find interesting?
Fine Arts and Military Science.

6.Of your top 10 occupations, list 3 you are most interested in and the educational
preparation required for each.
Military enlisted- High school diploma, plus military basic training.
Carpenter- High School, plus apprenticeship
Parks & Rec Manager0 BA or MA in recreation or leisure studies.


Occupations not listed on MBTI or SII

1. List any occupations you are interested in that were not listed on your MBTI or SII reports.
There weren't any not listed.

Meet with a Career Counselor at CACC

1. Make an appointment to review your assessment reports with a career counselor in Career and Academic Counseling (LC402 or contact by phone: 801-863-8425).


2.List any comments or suggestions made by the counselor regarding selection of a career or major and/or your assessment results.
She suggested that I continue my plan with air traffic control and to supplement my work with film as a hobby on the side to get better satisfaction.


3. Write the name of the counselor you met with and the date of your appointment.

Name__Marti Webster__________________ Date__February 9th 2011______