Knowing Yourself Better = Better Career Decision Making Maureen McMullen

Skills Development Scotland Most people don ’ t make career decisions in an effective way, They: Fall into options Do what ’ s expected Operate from a limited awareness of themselves and of the options available Are limited by a lack of confidence and a fear of change

Skills Development Scotland Career Planning Journey Well Informed Realistic Decision A B Clueless Sorted

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Personality Definition “The underlying parts of us that remain constant over time”. David Hodgson

Skills Development Scotland Who are you more like? E or I E I think out loud I prefer variety and action I like to act quickly I am a good talker I like to give my opinion I I think before I speak I prefer quiet I like to be careful I am a good listener I keep my thoughts to myself

Skills Development Scotland Who are you more like? S or N S I look for the facts I look for details I focus on what works now I prefer using what I have learned I am more practical and sensible N I look for the possibilities I like to work out what it means I focus on how to make it different I prefer learning new skills I am more of a dreamer I am imaginative

Skills Development Scotland Who are you more like? F or T F I tend to follow my heart I ask myself how will it affect other people I like pleasing people Giving praise is more important to me I am careful saying things that may upset people T I tend to follow my head I ask “is this the right decision” I like rules and principles I tend to take and give criticism easily Telling it how it is is important to me.

Skills Development Scotland Who are you more like? J or P J I like to plan and organise things I like to make decisions I prefer finishing tasks I like using lists I like things tidy P I like to see how things turn out I like to keep my options open I prefer starting new tasks I don’t really use lists I don’t mind being untidy

Skills Development Scotland Who are you more like? S or N S I look for the facts I look for details I focus on what works now I prefer using what I have learned I am more practical and sensible N I look for the possibilities I like to work out what it means I focus on how to make it different I prefer learning new skills I am more of a dreamer I am imaginative

Skills Development Scotland What do you see?

Skills Development Scotland What Next? Career Planning Interview Look out for MY WORLD OF WORK