MATCHING YOUR PERSONALITY &

INTERESTS TO CAREERS

WHAT IS PERSONALITY?

• “the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual’s distinctive character.” (Google Search)

• Synonyms: Character, Nature, Disposition, Temperament, Make-up, Persona, Psyche

ELEMENTS OF PERSONALITY

Talk It Out or Think it Through Alone?

Big Picture or Details First?

Decide on Facts or Feelings?

Make a Plan or Be Spontaneous?

TOOLS FOR THINKING ABOUT PERSONALITY & INTERESTS

• Holland Codes / Work Interests (RIASEC codes)

• Introverts, Ambiverts, and Extraverts

• True Colors

• MBTI (Myers Briggs)

• Focus Personality Profile

WHY DO WE CARE?

•Holland wrote, “the choice of a vocation is an expression of personality.”

• Personality-Job Fit Theory suggests that workers will be more satisfied, committed, and effective if there is a good fit with their job and the organization.

(see article in Wikipedia on the theory)

LET’S TRY SOME OF THE TOOLS!

Quiet Quiz

True Colors

RESOURCES FOR LINKING PERSONALITY & INTERESTS TO CAREERS

• Focus

• ONET Online (Search by Interests / Holland Codes)

• True Colors Majors & Careers (Rob Clem / De Anza College)

• Google (Search for True Colors Orange Careers)

• Google (Search for Introvert / Extrovert Careers)

• Informational Interviews

• Brainstorm / Talk with an Adviser or CSC Counselor!