Complete the following activities.
Self-Assessment Analysis Portfolio
Analyze the results from the questionnaires you previously completed.
In 4–6 paragraphs, describe the results of those questionnaires.
In the first paragraph, describe your personality type.
In the second paragraph, list the recommended careers from the results of the questionnaire. Were you surprised by the results? Explain.
In 2–3 paragraphs, objectively evaluate your skills with those required for each recommended career.
In the last paragraph, rank the top five career types recommended in the questionnaire results and briefly explain why you chose each career.
Select the link to access the Self-Assessment Analysis Portfolio Rubric.
In completing the questionnaires, I discovered that my personality type is INFP (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving). This means that I am an idealist who is creative, empathetic, and values authenticity. I tend to be introspective and prefer working independently or in small groups.
According to the questionnaire results, the recommended careers for someone with my personality type include writer, counselor, psychologist, teacher, and social worker. I was not entirely surprised by these results, as I have always had a strong interest in writing and helping others. The results reaffirmed my passion for these fields and gave me a sense of validation.
In evaluating my skills against those required for each recommended career, I found that I possess good communication skills, empathy, and creativity, which are valuable traits for a writer, counselor, psychologist, teacher, and social worker. However, I also recognize that I may need to further develop my organizational and time-management skills in order to succeed in these professions.
After considering the results, I have ranked the top five career types recommended in the questionnaire as follows: 1) writer, 2) counselor, 3) psychologist, 4) teacher, and 5) social worker. I chose writer as my top career choice because I have a natural talent for writing and enjoy expressing myself through words. Counselor, psychologist, teacher, and social worker are also ranked highly because I am passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in their lives. Each of these careers aligns with my values and interests, making them appealing choices for me to pursue in the future.