PERSONALITY CHECK AN ACTIVITY TO HELP STUDENTS WITH WORKSHOP CHOICES
Dec 13, 2015
PERSONALITY CHECKAN ACTIVITY TO HELP STUDENTS WITH WORKSHOP CHOICES
Employers are interested in you as a PERSON
Employers are not just interested in the KNOWLEDGE you have learnt in your various
subjects at school
Employers are also interested in the SKILLS you have developed in order to learn
WHAT INTERESTS EMPLOYERS?
Which skills have you developed well?In which subjects at school would you have learnt skills?What do you know about your preferred learning style?What do you know about your own personality?What thinking have you done about careers you might enjoy?
This activity focuses on your
PERSONALITY & TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
What is a transferable skill?
WHAT ARE TRANSFERABLE SKILLS?
LEADERSHIP
(Can you inspire and motivate others?)
ABSTRACT THINKING(Do you like to learn
by thinking?)
EMPATHY(Are peoples’ feelings
most important?)
LOGICAL THINKING(Is being right most important?)
SEQUENTIAL THINKING(Do you think step by step?)
LATERAL THINKING(Do you see the connections
between things?)
REFLECTIVE THINKING(Can you listen,
observe and reflect?)
CONCRETE THINKING(Do you like to learn
by doing?)
FINDING YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE*
• you will need to answer four questions• for each question you will be asked to choose
which character you are more like when at school• write down the letter you choose each time• at the end you should have a four letter code -
for example ENTJ or ISTP
* Disclaimer: This is not intended to replace a full Myers-Briggs Personality analysis, and is based loosely on the quick analysis used in Buzzbook by David Hodgson (www.thebuzzbook.co.uk)
WHICH ONE IS MORE LIKE YOU?
• I think out loud
• I prefer variety and action
• I like to act quickly
• I’m a good talker
• I like to give my opinion
• I think before I speak
• I prefer quiet
• I like to be careful
• I’m a good listener
• My thoughts are private
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WHICH ONE IS MORE LIKE YOU?
• I need to be able to see
things to understand them
• I like to think about real
things
•I think ‘What are the facts?’
• I want to experience things
• I can visualise
• I think of possibilities
•I think ‘What if?’
• I want to use my
imagination
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WHICH ONE IS MORE LIKE YOU?
• I tend to follow my heart
• I ask, ‘Will it affect people?’
• I like pleasing people
• I believe in praise
• Criticism is hurtful
• I tend to follow my head
• I ask, ‘Is it logical?’
• I like rules and principles
• I believe in honesty
• Criticism is useful
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WHICH ONE IS MORE LIKE YOU?
• I like to plan and organise
• I like to make decisions
• I prefer finishing tasks
• I quite like using lists
• I like things tidy
• I see how things turn out
• I keep my options open
• I prefer starting tasks
• I’d rather not use lists
• I don’t mind things untidy
J P
NOW YOU’VE COMPLETED THIS SHORT PERSONALITY TEST, CLICK ON YOUR 4 LETTER CODE THAT APPEARS ON THE NEXT PAGE TO ACCESS INFORMATION ABOUT…
• your strengths• your weaknesses• your preferred learning style• your ideal role • some possible career options
USE THIS INFORMATION TO HELP YOU MAKE AMBITIONS WORKSHOP CHOICES
ISTJ
INFJ
ESTJ
ENFJ
ISFJ
INFP
ESFJ
ENFP
ISTP
INTP
ESTP
ENTP
ISFP
INTJ
ESFP
ENTJ
CLICK ON YOUR 4 LETTER CODE TO FIND OUT ABOUT YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE, YOUR TRANSFERABLE SKILLS & TO GET SOME CAREER OPTIONS TO THINK ABOUT Click on the relevant BOX to go to directly to 4 PAGES about your ‘type’
Your characteristics ENTJ
Your strengths
E You want to share your ideas with others.
You like to use your imagination.
You like to think logically.
You are organised, and like making decisions.
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E You can take charge of situations and people easily.
You can visualise something that doesn’t yet exist in your mind.
You can separate emotions from your decision making, focusing only on what is logical.
You can follow plans, make decisions, and get things done quickly.
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Your weaknesses
Other people may sometimes find you bossy.
Other people might get frustrated if they can’t imagine what you can.
You might hurt other peoples’ feelings.
You might jump to conclusions without considering the situation from all angles.
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Your transferable skills ENTJ
Your preferred learning style
Leadership skills
Abstract Thinking
Logical and analytical problem solving
Organisation and time management skills
You like the noise of a group discussion.
You are more interested in understanding the theory than seeing it put into practice.
You enjoy problems where there is a definite right or wrong answer, rather than just feelings or opinions.
You like clear order and structure to the work you are given.
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Strategic Leader, you can inspire others to follow a plan you have made for the future of a business.
Your ideal role
Inventor, you are good at coming up with bright ideas, arranging them logically in your mind, and completing your plans for someone else to put into practice.
Entrepreneur, you are good at coming up with new ideas to make money, and giving customers what they want.
Architect, you are good at creating the plans for how something will work.
On the next slide you’ll see possible careers which could fit your personality profile - click on the ‘box’ links (‘d’ & ‘i’) to the right of the career you are interested in. These take you to external sites with in-depth write-ups and videos of these careers.
This resource is a government run website, describing in detail what it is like to do a job, the transferable skills needed, salary,
progression routes into the profession, and other useful links.
This resource is run by a charity called icould, it is a collection of videos of life stories of individuals, including their career paths and education.
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Routes exist into this profession via the GSCE route
Routes exist into this profession via the A-Level route
Routes exist into this profession via the 14-19 Diploma
Possible career options ENTJ
Self Employed you can plan how to provide a service, or make a product that people will buy.
Architect you design and construct new buildings and restore and conserve old ones.
Politician you can inspire others to follow a plan you have made to improve the lives of people.
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Routes into this profession don’t necessarily need qualifications
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Web Designer you use both creative and technical skills to build or revamp websites.
Research Scientist you plan experiments to solve some of the world’s greatest problems.
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Marketing Executive, you come up with creative ways of communicating with customers.
Team leader responsible for leading and managing the team ensuring the smooth running of services
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Routes exist into this profession via the Apprenticeship route
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KEY TO DIRECT ROUTES IN TO CAREERS
Barrister you give specialist legal advice, and represent individuals and organisations in court.
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Possible career options ENTJ
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Your characteristics ESTJ
Your strengths
You want to share your ideas with others.
You want things you can experience now.
You like to think logically.
You are organised, and like making decisions.
You can take charge of situations and people easily
You can ensure things will work in practice.
You can separate emotions from your decision making, focusing only on what is logical.
You can follow plans, make decisions, and get things done quickly.
Your weaknesses
Other people may sometimes find you bossy.
Other people might get frustrated by your lack of imagination.
You might hurt other peoples’ feelings
You might jump to conclusions without considering the situation from all angles.
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Your transferable skills ESTJ
Your preferred learning style
Leadership skills
Pragmatism and tactical thinking
Logical and analytical problem solving.
Sequential thinking, organisation and time management skills.
You like the noise of a group discussion.
You are more interested in seeing something work practically than in knowing the theory of why it works.
You enjoy problems where there is a definite right or wrong answer, rather than just feelings or opinions.
You like clear order and structure to the work you are given.
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Your ideal role
You are good at making tough decisions quickly, and keeping a clear head under pressure.
Supervisor, you are good at checking work and ensuring it comes up to the highest standard.
Inspector, you are good at critically evaluating something, spotting every little mistake in a piece of work.
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J Operational Manager, you can inspire others by your ability to put a plan into practice.
On the next slide you’ll see possible careers which could fit your personality profile - click on the ‘box’ links (‘d’ & ‘i’) to the right of the career you are interested in. These take you to external sites with in-depth write-ups and videos of these careers.
This resource is a government run website, describing in detail what it is like to do a job, the transferable skills needed, salary,
progression routes into the profession, and other useful links.
This resource is run by a charity called icould, it is a collection of videos of life stories of individuals, including their career paths and education.
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Routes exist into this profession via the GSCE route
Routes exist into this profession via the A-Level route
Routes exist into this profession via the 14-19 Diploma
Possible career options ESTJ
Fire-fighter you protect and save people and property from fire and other hazards.
Mechanic role involves diagnosing and fixing engines and/or machinery
Management Accountant you are responsible for managing a company's finances.
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Routes into this profession don’t necessarily need qualifications
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Police Officer you preserve order, prevent and investigate crime, and detect and prosecute offenders.
Production Manager make sure that manufacturing processes run smoothly.
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Possible career options ESTJ
Supply Chain Manager you plan and organise the transfer of goods and materials.
Army Soldier fighting in combat zones to providing peacekeeping duties and humanitarian relief.
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5Routes exist into this profession via the Degree route
Routes exist into this profession via the Apprenticeship route
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KEY TO DIRECT ROUTES IN TO CAREERS
Self Employed you plan how to provide a service, or make a product that people will buy.
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Your characteristics ISTJ
Your strengths
You want to think in private.
You want things you can experience now.
You like to think logically
You are organised, and like making decisions
You are a good listener, you accurately observe and reflect.
You can ensure things will work in practice.
You can separate emotions from your decision making, focusing only on what is logical.
You can follow plans, make decisions, and get things done quickly.
Your weaknesses
Other people may find you antisocial.
Other people might get frustrated by your lack of imagination.
You might hurt other peoples’ feelings.
You might jump to conclusions without considering the situation from all angles.
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Your transferable skills ISTJ
Your preferred learning style
Research and listening skills
Pragmatism and tactical thinking
Logical and analytical problem solving.
Sequential thinking, organisation and time management skills.
You like quiet with a few people, or just on your own.
You are more interested in seeing something work practically than in knowing the theory of why it works.
You enjoy problems where there is a definite right or wrong answer, rather than just feelings or opinions.
You like clear order and structure to the work you are given.
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Your ideal role
Jobs where you can organise things rather than people.
Jobs where you can inspect things rather than people.
Jobs where you can supervise things rather than people.
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J Jobs where you can examine things rather than people.
On the next slide you’ll see possible careers which could fit your personality profile - click on the ‘box’ links (‘d’ & ‘i’) to the right of the career you are interested in. These take you to external sites with in-depth write-ups and videos of these careers.
This resource is a government run website, describing in detail what it is like to do a job, the transferable skills needed, salary,
progression routes into the profession, and other useful links.
This resource is run by a charity called icould, it is a collection of videos of life stories of individuals, including their career paths and education.
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Routes exist into this profession via the GSCE route
Routes exist into this profession via the A-Level route
Routes exist into this profession via the 14-19 Diploma
Possible career options ISTJ
Accountant you job is to help people and organisations manage their money.
Quality Control Technician your job is to check that products meet certain standards of quality.
Auditor your job is to check for accuracy and efficiency within an organisation.
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Routes into this profession don’t necessarily need qualifications
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Patent Attorney you help protect inventors from having their ideas copied.
Crown Prosecutor you make sure decisions to prosecute are fair and effective.
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Possible career options ISTJ
Forensic Scientist you use the principles of science and maths to obtain and analyse evidence.
Trading Standards Officer your job to protect consumers from dodgy goods.
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5Routes exist into this profession via the Degree route
Routes exist into this profession via the Apprenticeship route
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KEY TO DIRECT ROUTES IN TO CAREERS
Judge you weigh up all the evidence, and decide who is innocent and who is guilty.
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Your characteristics INTJ
Your strengths
You want to think in private.
You like to use your imagination.
You like to think logically.
You are organised, and like making decisions.
You are a good listener, you accurately observe and reflect.
You can visualise something that doesn’t yet exist.
You can separate emotions from your decision making, focusing only on what is logical.
You can follow plans, make decisions, and get things done quickly.
Your weaknesses
Other people may find you antisocial.
Other people might get frustrated if they can’t imagine what you can.
You might hurt other peoples’ feelings.
You might jump to conclusions without considering the situation from all angles.
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Your transferable skills INTJ
Your preferred learning style
Research and listening skills
Theoretical and strategic thinking.
Logical and analytical problem solving.
Sequential thinking, organisation and time management skills.
You like quiet with a few people, or just on your own.
You are more interested in understanding the theory than seeing it put into practice.
You enjoy problems where there is a definite right or wrong answer, rather than just feelings or opinions.
You like clear order and structure to the work you are given.
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Your ideal role
You like organising and managing ideas rather than people.
Researcher, you search for information in order to answer a question.
Strategic Planner, you create a plan which meets the needs of the future.
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J Designer, you create ideas and communicate them for others to build.
On the next slide you’ll see possible careers which could fit your personality profile - click on the ‘box’ links (‘d’ & ‘i’) to the right of the career you are interested in. These take you to external sites with in-depth write-ups and videos of these careers.
This resource is a government run website, describing in detail what it is like to do a job, the transferable skills needed, salary,
progression routes into the profession, and other useful links.
This resource is run by a charity called icould, it is a collection of videos of life stories of individuals, including their career paths and education.
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Routes exist into this profession via the GSCE route
Routes exist into this profession via the A-Level route
Routes exist into this profession via the 14-19 Diploma
Possible career options INTJ
Operational Researcher you use advanced mathematical theory to help people solve problems.
Emergency Planner you are required to prepare logical escape routes and options in the event of an emergency
Web Designer, you use both creative and technical skills to build or revamp websites.
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Routes into this profession don’t necessarily need qualifications
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Deputy Store Manager you are responsible for the smooth running of the store.
Economist your research would help governments and businesses to plan their financial future.
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Possible career options INTJ
Design Engineer you research and develop ideas for new products.
CAD (Computer Aided Design) you use software to create design plans for buildings and machinery
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5Routes exist into this profession via the Degree route
Routes exist into this profession via the Apprenticeship route
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KEY TO DIRECT ROUTES IN TO CAREERS
Pharmacologist you study the effects of chemicals on living things in order to design new drugs.
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Your characteristics ISTP
Your strengths
You want to think in private.
You want things you can experience now.
You like to think logically.
You are adaptable, and like change.
You are a good listener, you accurately observe and reflect.
You can ensure things will work in practice.
You can separate emotions from your decision making, focusing only on what is logical.
You can adapt to change, seeing things from all angles.
Your weaknesses
Other people may find you antisocial.
Other people might get frustrated by your lack of imagination.
You might hurt other peoples’ feelings.
You might fail to complete tasks on time.
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Your transferable skills ISTP
Your preferred learning style
Research and listening skills
Pragmatism and tactical thinking
Logical and analytical problem solving.
Adaptability and Lateral thinking.
You like quiet with a few people, or just on your own.
You are more interested in seeing something work practically than in knowing the theory of why it works.
You enjoy problems where there is a definite right or wrong answer, rather than just feelings or opinions.
You like variety and the chance to be spontaneous.
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Your ideal role
You want a satisfying job rather than one with status or money. You’re quite happy working on your own.
You like practical problems to solve, perhaps outside working with animals or nature.
You like technical problems to solve, say with machinery.
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P You like work where you need to keep an open mind in order to solve problems.
On the next slide you’ll see possible careers which could fit your personality profile - click on the ‘box’ links (‘d’ & ‘i’) to the right of the career you are interested in. These take you to external sites with in-depth write-ups and videos of these careers.
This resource is a government run website, describing in detail what it is like to do a job, the transferable skills needed, salary,
progression routes into the profession, and other useful links.
This resource is run by a charity called icould, it is a collection of videos of life stories of individuals, including their career paths and education.
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Routes exist into this profession via the GSCE route
Routes exist into this profession via the A-Level route
Routes exist into this profession via the 14-19 Diploma
Possible career options ISTP
Forestry Officer you ensure forests can be used for timber, conservation or recreation.
Lighting cameraman responsible for the lighting and recording of commercials and films
Farm Manager you ensure crops and animals are looked after in order to maximise profit.
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Routes into this profession don’t necessarily need qualifications
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Construction Plant Mechanic you service and repair JCBs, bulldozers, cranes, dumper trucks.
Auto Electrician you would fit and repair a wide variety of electrical and electronic systems in cars.
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Possible career options ISTP
Master Carpenter you make and install floorboards, kitchen and bathroom units, etc.
Agricultural Inspector you monitor standards and enforce regulations on farms.
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5Routes exist into this profession via the Degree route
Routes exist into this profession via the Apprenticeship route
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KEY TO DIRECT ROUTES IN TO CAREERS
Construction Electrician you fit, test and repair the electrical circuits and wiring found in homes etc.
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Your characteristics INTP
Your strengths
You want to think in private.
You like to use your imagination.
You like to think logically.
You are adaptable, and like change.
You are a good listener, you accurately observe and reflect.
You can visualise something that doesn’t yet exist.
You can separate emotions from your decision making, focusing only on what is logical.
You can adapt to change, seeing things from all angles.
Your weaknesses
Other people may find you antisocial.
Other people might get frustrated if they can’t imagine what you can.
You might hurt other peoples’ feelings.
You might fail to complete tasks on time.
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Your transferable skills INTP
Your preferred learning style
Research and listening skills
Theoretical and strategic thinking.
Logical and analytical problem solving.
Adaptability and Lateral thinking.
You like quiet with a few people, or just on your own.
You are more interested in understanding the theory than seeing it put into practice.
You enjoy problems where there is a definite right or wrong answer, rather than just feelings or opinions.
You like variety and the chance to be spontaneous.
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Your ideal role
Jobs where you can organise ideas and explore their effects. You like solving technical problems.
Inventor, you use your imagination to create new ways of doing things, and new products.
Architect, you use your imagination to create the structure and workings of something new.
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On the next slide you’ll see possible careers which could fit your personality profile - click on the ‘box’ links (‘d’ & ‘i’) to the right of the career you are interested in. These take you to external sites with in-depth write-ups and videos of these careers.
This resource is a government run website, describing in detail what it is like to do a job, the transferable skills needed, salary,
progression routes into the profession, and other useful links.
This resource is run by a charity called icould, it is a collection of videos of life stories of individuals, including their career paths and education.
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Routes exist into this profession via the GSCE route
Routes exist into this profession via the A-Level route
Routes exist into this profession via the 14-19 Diploma
Possible career options INTP
Physicist without you computers, mobile phones, space exploration and lots more will be impossible.
Translator you convert the source language into the target language.
Fisheries Technical Officer responsible for the sustainable operation of fisheries
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Routes into this profession don’t necessarily need qualifications
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Network Engineer you design, install and maintain computer communication systems.
Space Scientist. Responsible for developing systems in space, including satellites and defence software
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Possible career options INTP
Computer Games Developer you produce games for PCs, games consoles, the internet etc.
Meteorologist you study the earth's atmosphere, climate and weather.
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Routes exist into this profession via the Apprenticeship route
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KEY TO DIRECT ROUTES IN TO CAREERS
IT Support Technician you help to find and correct software and hardware problems.
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Your characteristics ISFJ
Your strengths
You want to think in private.
You want things you can experience now.
You like to consider peoples’ feelings.
You are organised, and like making decisions.
You are a good listener, you accurately observe and reflect.
You can ensure things will work in practice.
You can understand how people are feeling and why they react the way they do.
You can follow plans, make decisions, and get things done quickly.
Your weaknesses
Other people may find you antisocial.
Other people might get frustrated by your lack of imagination.
You might be unable to make tough decisions.
You might jump to conclusions without considering the situation from all angles.
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Your transferable skills ISFJ
Your preferred learning style
Research and listening skills
Pragmatism and tactical thinking
Empathy
Sequential thinking, organisation and time management skills.
You like quiet with a few people, or just on your own.
You are more interested in seeing something work practically than in knowing the theory of why it works.
You enjoy problems that involve understanding or helping people.
You like clear order and structure to the work you are given.
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Your ideal role
Protector you will find jobs where you protect the rights of the vulnerable satisfying.
Provider you will find jobs where you provide a helpful and friendly service satisfying.
Carer you will find jobs where you can look after the young, elderly or ill satisfying.
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J Organiser you will find jobs where you can support the organisation of people satisfying.
On the next slide you’ll see possible careers which could fit your personality profile - click on the ‘box’ links (‘d’ & ‘i’) to the right of the career you are interested in. These take you to external sites with in-depth write-ups and videos of these careers.
This resource is a government run website, describing in detail what it is like to do a job, the transferable skills needed, salary,
progression routes into the profession, and other useful links.
This resource is run by a charity called icould, it is a collection of videos of life stories of individuals, including their career paths and education.
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Routes exist into this profession via the GSCE route
Routes exist into this profession via the A-Level route
Routes exist into this profession via the 14-19 Diploma
Possible career options ISFJ
Care Assistant you would provide practical help with daily activities to those in need.
Speech and Language Therapist you assess and support people with communication problems.
Healthcare Assistant help healthcare professionals with the day-to-day care of patients.
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Routes into this profession don’t necessarily need qualifications
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Counsellor you enable people to explore their feelings in a safe and comfortable environment.
Social Worker, you help support and protect people facing difficulties.
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Possible career options ISFJ
Practice nurse you treat and educate parts of society, from babies to old people.
Conservation Youth Worker you work with young people helping them appreciate nature.
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5Routes exist into this profession via the Degree route
Routes exist into this profession via the Apprenticeship route
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KEY TO DIRECT ROUTES IN TO CAREERS
Youth Worker you provide enjoyable, educational and challenging activities to youth.
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Your characteristics ISFP
Your strengths
You want to think in private.
You want things you can experience now.
You like to consider peoples’ feelings.
You are adaptable, and like change.
You are a good listener, you accurately observe and reflect.
You can ensure things will work in practice.
You can understand how people are feeling and why they react the way they do.
You can adapt to change, seeing things from all angles.
Your weaknesses
Other people may find you antisocial.
Other people might get frustrated by your lack of imagination.
You might be unable to make tough decisions.
You might fail to complete tasks on time.
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P
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Your transferable skills ISFP
Your preferred learning style
Research and listening skills
Pragmatism and tactical thinking
Empathy
Adaptability and Lateral thinking.
You like quiet with a few people, or just on your own.
You are more interested in seeing something work practically than in knowing the theory of why it works.
You enjoy problems that involve understanding or helping people.
You like variety and the chance to be spontaneous.
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Your ideal role
Jobs where you can provide a practical service to people, look after animals, or work with nature.
Jobs where you can use your practical skills to craft things
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On the next slide you’ll see possible careers which could fit your personality profile - click on the ‘box’ links (‘d’ & ‘i’) to the right of the career you are interested in. These take you to external sites with in-depth write-ups and videos of these careers.
This resource is a government run website, describing in detail what it is like to do a job, the transferable skills needed, salary,
progression routes into the profession, and other useful links.
This resource is run by a charity called icould, it is a collection of videos of life stories of individuals, including their career paths and education.
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Routes exist into this profession via the GSCE route
Routes exist into this profession via the A-Level route
Routes exist into this profession via the 14-19 Diploma
Possible career options ISFP
Tree Surgeon you plant, cultivate and maintain trees and shrubs in the countryside and towns.
Personal Trainer you take classes and private bookings to provide personalised health and fitness plans
Gardener you look after parks, gardens and green spaces.
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Zookeeper you look after animals in zoos, safari parks, aquariums and specialised collections.
Veterinary Nurse you support vets by providing nursing care for sick and injured animals.
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Possible career options ISFP
Occupational Therapist you help people to overcome difficulties, and lead independent lives.
Upholsterer redesign and repair furnishings either privately or for a large company such as Debenhams
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Countryside Manager you manage, protect and improve the local environment.
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Your characteristics ESFJ
Your strengths
You want to share your ideas with others.
You want things you can experience now.
You like to consider peoples’ feelings.
You are organised, and like making decisions.
You can take charge of situations and people easily.
You can ensure things will work in practice.
You can understand how people are feeling and why they react the way they do.
You can follow plans, make decisions, and get things done quickly.
Your weaknesses
Other people may sometimes find you bossy.
Other people might get frustrated by your lack of imagination.
You might be unable to make tough decisions.
You might jump to conclusions without considering the situation from all angles.
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Your preferred learning style
Leadership skills.
Pragmatism and tactical thinking
Empathy
Sequential thinking, organisation and time management skills.
You like the noise of a group discussion.
You are more interested in seeing something work practically than in knowing the theory of why it works.
You enjoy problems that involve understanding or helping people.
You like clear order and structure to the work you are given.
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Your ideal role
Jobs in which you can provide a service to others using their friendliness and organisational skills.
Protector, you will find jobs where you can stick up for the interests of the needy satisfying.
Customer Service, you will find jobs where you can serve the public satisfying.
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Restaurant Manager you ensure customers are satisfied with the quality of food and service.
Customer Services Manager you make sure that customers’ needs and expectations are satisfied
Chefs you prepare food using a variety of cooking techniques. In large kitchens you specialise.
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Sports Professional you are skilled, talented and paid to compete.
Cruise Ship Steward you work either in cabin service, or in the bar area of cruise liners.
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Outdoor Activities Instructor you lead people on outdoor activity sessions and trips.
Facilities Manager you make sure that buildings and their services meet the needs of their occupants.
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Project Manager your job to plan and manage all kinds of business projects.
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Your characteristics ESFP
Your strengths
You want to share your ideas with others.
You want things you can experience now.
You like to consider peoples’ feelings.
You are adaptable, and like change.
You can take charge of situations and people easily.
You can ensure things will work in practice.
You can understand how people are feeling and why they react the way they do.
You can adapt to change, seeing things from all angles.
Your weaknesses
Other people may sometimes find you bossy
Other people might get frustrated by your lack of imagination.
You might be unable to make tough decisions.
You might fail to complete tasks on time.
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Your transferable skills ESFP
Your preferred learning style
Leadership skills.
Theoretical and strategic thinking.
Empathy
Adaptability and Lateral thinking.
You like the noise of a group discussion.
You are more interested in seeing something work practically than in knowing the theory of why it works.
You enjoy problems that involve understanding or helping people.
You like variety and the chance to be spontaneous.
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Your ideal role
Jobs in which you can use your natural affinity with people to solve practical and immediate problems.
Performer, you provide entertainment to the public through music, or some other practical skill.
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Circus Performer you entertain with acrobatics, clowning, juggling or aerial performances.
Hotel Manager you oversee all aspects of running a hotel.
Entertainer you perform in stage and cabaret shows, comedy clubs, street theatre or circuses.
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Events Manager you plan and run events such as trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.
TV Presenter you are the public face of television, entertaining and informing audiences
Possible career options ESFP
Tourist Guide you show visitors around places of interest; historic buildings, gardens, art galleries etc
Choreographer you create dance routines and movement sequences for dancers and other performers.
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Musician you earn money from playing music of any style.
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Your characteristics INFJ
Your strengths
You want to think in private.
You like to use your imagination.
You like to consider peoples’ feelings.
You are organised, and like making decisions.
You are a good listener, you accurately observe and reflect.
You can visualise something that doesn’t yet exist.
You can understand how people are feeling and why they react the way they do.
You can follow plans, make decisions, and get things done quickly.
Your weaknesses
Other people may find you antisocial.
Other people might get frustrated if they can’t imagine what you can.
You might be unable to make tough decisions.
You might jump to conclusions without considering the situation from all angles.
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Your transferable skills INFJ
Your preferred learning style
Research and listening skills
Theoretical and strategic thinking.
Empathy
Sequential thinking, organisation and time management skills.
You like quiet with a few people, or just on your own.
You are more interested in understanding the theory than seeing it put into practice.
You enjoy problems that involve understanding or helping people.
You like clear order and structure to the work you are given.
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Your ideal role
Jobs where you are supporting individuals to be their best by creating a plan of action for them to follow.
Jobs where you are supporting individuals to be their best by applying theories which may help modify their behaviour.
Editor, you are good at supporting individuals to be their best by checking the quality of their work
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Youth Worker responsible for engaging and advising vulnerable and/or disadvantaged youths
Family Support Worker you provide emotional and practical help and advice to families.
Psychotherapist you help patients to relieve the symptoms of their distress with out use of drugs.
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Youth Offending Team Officer you prevent young people from offending and reoffending.
Social Worker supporting families through difficult periods on a case load basis
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Education Welfare Officer you work with schools, pupils and families to resolve attendance.
Equalities Officer you promote positive practices and attitudes towards particular groups.
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Residential Care Home Manager you are responsible for the day-to-day running of a care home.
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Your characteristics INFP
Your strengths
You want to share your ideas with others.
You like to use your imagination.
You like to consider peoples’ feelings.
You are adaptable, and like change.
You are a good listener, you accurately observe and reflect.
You can visualise something that doesn’t yet exist.
You can understand how people are feeling and why they react the way they do.
You can adapt to change, seeing things from all angles.
Your weaknesses
Other people may find you antisocial.
Other people might get frustrated if they can’t imagine what you can.
You might be unable to make tough decisions.
You might fail to complete tasks on time.
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Your transferable skills INFP
Your preferred learning style
Leadership skills.
Theoretical and strategic thinking.
Empathy
Adaptability and Lateral thinking.
You like quiet with a few people, or just on your own.
You are more interested in understanding the theory than seeing it put into practice.
You enjoy problems that involve understanding or helping people.
You like variety and the chance to be spontaneous.
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Your ideal role
You are interested in written expression.
You are interested in people, places and cultures.
You are interested in understanding and helping people.
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Possible career options INFP
Music therapist you use music to help improve people's emotional wellbeing.
Media Researcher you support producers by finding information about people and places.
Dietitians use their scientific knowledge to help people make decisions about their food choices.
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Journalist, you enquire into stories about peoples’ lives and report your findings to the public.
Psychologist, you study how and why people behave, this is of interest to a wide variety of people.
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Audio & E-Learning Developer developing new exciting technologies to support film and education
Writers you produce a variety of types of creative work, including novels, short stories, etc.
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Radio Broadcast Assistant you support producers and presenters in making radio programmes.
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Your characteristics ENFP
Your strengths
You want to share your ideas with others.
You like to use your imagination.
You like to consider peoples’ feelings.
You are adaptable, and like change.
You can take charge of situations and people easily.
You can visualise something that doesn’t yet exist.
You can understand how people are feeling and why they react the way they do.
You can adapt to change, seeing things from all angles.
Your weaknesses
Other people may sometimes find you bossy.
Other people might get frustrated if they can’t imagine what you can.
You might be unable to make tough decisions.
You might fail to complete tasks on time.
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Your transferable skills ENFP
Your preferred learning style
Leadership skills.
Theoretical and strategic thinking.
Empathy
Adaptability and Lateral thinking.
You like the noise of a group discussion.
You are more interested in understanding the theory than seeing it put into practice.
You enjoy problems that involve understanding or helping people.
You like variety and the chance to be spontaneous.
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Your ideal role
Jobs where you can use your imagination, particularly to understand and develop people in a laid back environment.
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Possible career options ENFP
Newspaper Journalist you investigate and write up stories for newspapers.
Life Coach you support and encourage people to make the most of their lives.
Public Relations Officer you build and maintain your employer’s image and reputation.
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Image Consultant you advise individuals and companies on all aspects of personal appearance.
TV Presenter The public face of television you influence and entertain viewers from a safe distance
Possible career options ENFP
Drama therapist you use role-play to encourage people to come to terms with feelings and emotions.
Events Manager you organise and run all kinds of promotional, corporate and social events.
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Graphic Designer you use images and lettering to make an impact.
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Your characteristics ENFJ
Your strengths
You want to share your ideas with others.
You like to use your imagination.
You like to consider peoples’ feelings.
You are organised, and like making decisions.
You can take charge of situations and people easily.
You can visualise something that doesn’t yet exist.
You can understand how people are feeling and why they react the way they do.
You can follow plans, make decisions, and get things done quickly.
Your weaknesses
Other people may sometimes find you bossy.
Other people might get frustrated if they can’t imagine what you can.
You might be unable to make tough decisions.
You might jump to conclusions without considering the situation from all angles.
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Your transferable skills ENFJ
Your preferred learning style
Leadership skills.
Theoretical and strategic thinking.
Empathy
Sequential thinking, organisation and time management skills.
You like the noise of a group discussion.
You are more interested in understanding the theory than seeing it put into practice.
You enjoy problems that involve understanding or helping people.
You like clear order and structure to the work you are given.
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Your ideal role
Jobs in which you can use your people skills to develop ideas and people in a organised way.
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Campaign Manager driving forward a range of campaigns, independently or for charity and commercial enterprise
Human Resources Manager you recruit, develop and ensure the welfare of employees.
Screenwriter you create ideas and bring stories to life in scripts for feature films, TV comedy etc.
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Teacher you inspire and educate learners to believe in themselves, and fulfil their potential.
Music promoter you publicise recording artists or live music events.
Possible career options ENFJ
Politician you represent the people of your local constituency in the House of Commons.
Charity Fundraiser you are responsible for raising as much money as possible for your charity.
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Community Development Worker you help people improve the quality of life in their local area.
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Your characteristics ESTP
Your strengths
You want to share your ideas with others.
You want things you can experience now.
You like to think logically.
You are adaptable, and like change.
You can take charge of situations and people easily.
You can ensure things will work in practice.
You can separate emotions from your decision making, focusing only on what is logical.
You can adapt to change, seeing things from all angles.
Your weaknesses
Other people may sometimes find you bossy.
Other people might get frustrated by your lack of imagination.
You might hurt other peoples’ feelings.
You might fail to complete tasks on time.
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Your transferable skills ESTP
Your preferred learning style
Leadership skills.
Pragmatism and tactical thinking
Logical and analytical problem solving.
Sequential thinking, organisation and time management skills.
You like the noise of a group discussion.
You are more interested in seeing something work practically than in knowing the theory of why it works.
You enjoy problems where there is a definite right or wrong answer, rather than just feelings or opinions.
You like variety and the chance to be spontaneous.
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Your ideal role
Jobs where you can solve practical problems on the spot.
Explorer
Performer
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Wine Merchant you buy wine from growers and shippers to sell in the UK.
Design Manager role involves designing and planning in accordance to the clients needs
DJ/Radio Broadcaster you play music for audiences at live venues or on the radio.
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Royal Marine you take part in front-line combat and are sent to deal with emergency situations
Swimming Coach you coach competitive swimmers.
Possible career options ESTP
Environmental Scientist you use your on the spot problems solving skills to protect the environment.
Sports Professional you are a skilled and talented sports person who is paid to compete.
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Helicopter pilot you fly for business, leisure or emergency response purposes.
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Your characteristics ENTP
Your strengths
You want to share your ideas with others.
You like to use your imagination.
You like to think logically.
You are adaptable, and like change.
You can take charge of situations and people easily.
You can visualise something that doesn’t yet exist.
You can separate emotions from your decision making, focusing only on what is logical.
You can adapt to change, seeing things from all angles.
Your weaknesses
Other people may sometimes find you bossy.
Other people might get frustrated if they can’t imagine what you can.
You might hurt other peoples’ feelings.
You might fail to complete tasks on time.
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Your transferable skills ENTP
Your preferred learning style
Leadership skills.
Theoretical and strategic thinking.
Logical and analytical problem solving.
Adaptability and Lateral thinking.
You like the noise of a group discussion.
You are more interested in understanding the theory than seeing it put into practice.
You enjoy problems where there is a definite right or wrong answer, rather than just feelings or opinions.
You like variety and the chance to be spontaneous.
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Your ideal role
Jobs where you can solve problems creatively using your interest in theories and ideas.
Advocate
Negotiator
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Animator you bring drawings or models to life on screen.
Service Manager To oversee and ensure the smooth running of company objectives
Marketing Executive you would promote your employer's products or services.
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Landscape Architect developing and designing landscaping designs for individuals or companies
Accounts Manager responsible for managing and auditing business accounts
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Possible career options ENTP
Biomedical Scientist you analyse samples to help doctors diagnose and treat patients.
Entertainer you perform for audiences anywhere from stage and cabaret shows etc
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Legal Executive you are a lawyers who specialises in one particular area of law.
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