Transcript Your Career Matters - Youth Information Centers

YOUR CAREER MATTERS
Workshop Overview
Choosing a career that matches your
personality
 Goal Setting (Career portfolio & Five
year plan)
 Job Search Skills
 The Resume and Application Letter
 Interview Tips
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Choosing a Career That
Matches Your Personality Type
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Personality refers to
the unique
combination of
emotions, feelings,
attitude and
behaviour. There
are many different
personalities. Can
you think of any?
TYPES OF PERSONALITIES
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REALISTIC
INVESTIGATIVE
ARTISTIC
SOCIAL
ENTREPRENEURIAL
CONVENTIONAL
REALISTIC PERSONALITY
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They enjoy working with their hands.
(Building and fixing). Also enjoy outdoor
activities such as sports and caring for
animals.
Some appealing jobs for the realist are:
Cosmetologist, Chefs, Mechanical Engineer,
Construction Engineer, Mason, Aeronautical
Engineer, Athlete, Footballer, Cricketer,
Veterinarian, Architect etc.
INVESTIGATIVE
PERSONALITY
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Persons who fall into this category are very
observant and curious about their
environment. They like to study and solve
Math and Science problems. They may also
enjoy history. They are very precise, scientific
and intellectual. They enjoy gathering and
figuring out information. Sometimes others
may even refer to them as nerds and say that
they are boring!
APPEALING JOBS FOR
INVESTIGATORS
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Astronomers
26. Political Scientist
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Lawyers
Engineers
Pharmacists
Veterinarians
Geologists
Chemists
Geographer
Mathematician
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Sociologist
Urban Planner
Anthropologist
Coroner
Botanist
Microbiologist
ARTISTIC PERSONALITY
Persons with this personality trait enjoy
creative activities like art
(visual/performing), drama, crafts, music,
dance or creative writing. They are
usually imaginative, original and
creative. They enjoy working freely and
put their emotions into their work.
APPEALING JOBS FOR
ARTISTIC PERSONALITIES
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Editor
Writer
Architect
Art teacher
Designer (graphic/fashion)
Cartoonist
Illustrator
Interior decorator
Choral director
Composer
Music director/teacher
Singer/song writer
DJ, Dancehall, Rap artiste
SOCIAL PERSONALITY
Persons with this personality trait enjoy
helping people and solving social problems.
These persons are usually helpful, friendly
and trustworthy. They are good at socializing
and interacting with others. Social persons
are good communicators; they love to talk
and listen. They work well in groups and
interact well with all kinds of people.
APPEALING JOBS FOR THE
SOCIAL PERSONALITY TYPE
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Counsellor (Career, Marriage, School etc.)
Psychologist (Counselling, Clinical, School)
Clergymen/women
Dietitians
Travel agents
Receptionist
Dean of Students
Social Worker, Psychiatric
Social Worker, School
Nurse, mid wife
Teacher ( special education, early childhood, primary, secondary,
tertiary)
Librarian
ENTREPRENEURIAL
PERSONALITY
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Persons with this personality type have strong
leadership qualities. They have the ability to
identify needs and turn them into business
opportunities. Entrepreneurs are often
competitive and persuasive. Enterprisers
often combine some of the social skills of the’
helpers’ and some of the hands on skills of
the ‘doers’.
APPEALING JOBS FOR THE
ARTISTIC PERSONALITY
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Finance specialists
Public Relations Officer
Sales and marketing
Customs Officer
Fundraiser
Immigrations Officer
Real estate agent
Business Owner
Insurance agent
Telemarketer
Manager (business, sales, bank, industrial, branch)
Accountant
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CONVENTIONAL
PERSONALITY TYPE
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Detailers love to have a steady routine;
loves structure and order. They are
usually very organized and systematic;
write neatly, keep their surroundings
clean, neat and orderly. Conventional
persons are usually good with numbers
and facts.
APPEALING JOBS FOR
CONVENTIONAL PERSONS
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Secretary
Data Entry Clerk
Typist
Proofreader
Stenographer
Post Office Clerk
Accountants
Computer Programmers
Paralegals
Medical Records Manager
Lab Technicians