Birkman Personality Test Rebecca Kearns
Birkman Personality Test
Rebecca Kearns
Red Personality•Action oriented
and practical•Like to see results
right away•Personable,
friendly, logical and straight forward
Blue Personality
•Jobs with responsibility•Abstract and theorizing mindset
•Creative, humanistic and thoughtful
Psychologist
A Day in the LifeMost psychologists work in educational
environments- Allows for a flexible schedule Some psychologists see private
patients as well- Less flexible, may require working
weekends
Paying Your Dues
•Many years of school: Must earn Ph.D.
•Lots of training•Tests, essays and oral exams•Practical, or research based thesis
Associated Careers
Receiving a Ph.D opens you to a wide range of jobs:
•Teacher•Research •Psychometrics: invent tests for the mind
Teacher
A day in the Life•Study all aspects of the mind•40% work in educational environments
•Most serve private practice as well- more flexible
•Often work alone writing reports
Paying Your Dues•Ph. D and several years of graduate
work•Must have a knowledge of statistics,
computers and successful research methods
•Supervised work in a guidance setting•Psy. D allows a less wide range of jobs•Must be guidance certified by the
state
Associated Careers
•Teaching and research are most popular
•Doctorial allows you to teach at the college post-grad level
•Psychometrics- invent refine and administer tests of competence
Writer
A Day in the Life•Writers must be open to change
•Must be able to work with others and collaborate to make their piece the best it can be
•Accept rejection and have patience
Paying Your Dues•Bachelor in English, Journalism or
Literature•Practice, practice, practice- start
in high school by writing for the school paper (ect.)
•Disciplined, focused, good at research and able to work under deadlines
Associated Careers
•Editors- tend to be failed writers who want to turn it on others
•Journalists
My ReactionI found that the jobs I am interested in
require a lot of schooling and aren’t always the most promising
I would have to attend a lot of school and receive several degrees to become a Psychologist or Teacher
I would also have to be open to change, rejection and failure as a writer