Five-Paragraph Paper: Outline Form

Katie Webber

I. Introduction

a) Introductory Sentence (Hook):

Have you ever wondered if personality tests work?

b) Setting up the Topic (Motivator):

I do not think personality works.

c) Lead into the Thesis (Transition):

It all depends on your mood when you take the test.

d) Thesis Sentence (Main Idea):

I do not think that personality tests work.

II. First Paragraph

a) Main Idea (Topic Sentence --supports thesis):

When you take a test your in a certain mood.

b) First Example:

During the test your answers are based on your mood, and if you are in a bad mood your answers can be incorrect.

c) Second Example:

You might not be concentrating when you take the test.

d) Third Example:

You might not know what you want to answer for a question, which would make the end results false.

e) Summary (Clincher):

When you take the test your answers are based on your mood.

III. Second Paragraph

a) Main Idea (Topic Sentence--supports thesis):

When you take the test your mood effects your answers.

b) First Example:

Where you take your test effects your answers.

c) Second Example:

You might not be concentrating on your test.

d) Third Example:

I know at school I can not concentrate as well as when I am by myself.

e) Summary (Clincher):

I think your surroundings effect your answers during the tests.

V. Conclusion

a) Restatement of Thesis:

Your mood and surroundings can make the test results incorrect.

b) Summary:

In conclusion personality tests do not work because there is no way they can be completely right. While taking the tests your mood can make your answers come out a certain way.

c) Evaluation (two sentences):

Personality tests do not work because of your mood. They also do not work because of your surroundings.

d) Concluding Sentence:

In conclusion, personality tests do not work.

PERSONALITY TYPES katie webber
According to John Kiersey's Temperament Theory, each person possesses one of four dominant temperaments: artisan, guardian, rational, or idealist. Knowing your temperament type can help you select a career that will complement our personality.
Which type are you? Try to match your interests and abilities to the descriptions in the chart.

ARTISANS You enjoy working with any and all kinds of equipment, implements, machines, and instruments, from bulldozers to paintbrushes. You enjoy crafts o many kinds--athletic, culinary, literary, martial, mechanical, rhetorical, theatrical, political, or industrial. You have a natural liking to other artisans such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Steven Spielberg, Neil Simon, Elvis Presley, and Amelia Earhart. CAREER IDEAS: artist, musician, actor, chef, crafts-person, mechanic.

GUARDIANS You enjoy occupations that involve gathering, storing, recording, measuring, and distributing data or people. You are talented at arranging, scheduling, establishing order, and creating organizations. You have a natural liking to other guardians such as George Washington, Colin Powell, Mother Theresa, Harry Truman, and J.P. Morgan. CAREER IDEAS: businessperson, librarian, doctor, nurse, military officer, salesperson, coach, social worker.

IDEALISTS You are enthusiastic, have insight into people, and are good at influencing others and helping them reach their full potential. You are talented at teaching, counseling, interviewing, and tutoring people. You have a natural liking to other idealists such as Emily Bronte, Sydney Poitier, Mohandas Gandhi, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Oprah Winrey. CAREER IDEAS: teacher, trainer, employee recruiter, counselor, human services worker.

RATIONALS You are interested in complexity and are good at understanding it. You are interested in complex machines, such as airplanes, or in complex biological organisms, such as humans, plants, and animals. You have a natural liking to other rationals such as Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Charles Darwin, Walt Disney, Thomas Edison, and Bill Gates. CAREER IDEAS: scientist, architect, engineer, military strategist, inventor, executive.

LEARNING STYLES katie Webber
What is your learning style? All people use the eight learning styles described below at some times, but each individual tends to have one dominant learning style or kind of intelligence. How do you learn best? Read the descriptions below and decide which learning style best fits you. Understanding your learning style can help you pick a career that best suits your talents.

VERBAL/LINGUISTIC LEARNER
My intelligence is related to words and language, written and spoken.
I like to...read, write, tell stories, play word games, and tell jokes and riddles.
I am good at...memorizing names, dates, places, and trivia; spelling; using descriptive language; and creating imaginary worlds.
I learn best by ... saying, hearing, and seeing words.

LOGICAL/MATHEMATICAL LEARNER
My intelligence deals with inductive and deductive thinking and reasoning, numbers, and abstractions.
I like to...perform experiments, solve puzzles, work with numbers, ask questions, and explore patterns and relationships.
I am good at...math, reasoning, logic, problem solving, computing numbers mentally, moving from concrete to abstract, thinking conceptually, and organizing thoughts.
I learn best by...categorizing, classifying, and working with abstract patterns and relationships.

VISUAL/SPATIAL LEARNER
My intelligence relies on the sense of sight and being able to visualize an object, including the ability to create mental images.
I like to...draw, build, design, and create things, daydream, do jigsaw puzzles and mazes, watch videos, look at photos, and draw maps and charts.
I am good at...understanding the use of space and how to get around in it, thinking in three-dimensional terms, and imagining things in clear visual images.
I learn best by...visualizing, dreaming, using my mind's eye, and working with colors and pictures.




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NATURALISTIC LEARNER
My intelligence has to do with observing, understanding, and organizing patterns in the natural environment.
I like to...spend time outdoors and work with plants, animals, and other parts of the natural environment; identify plants and animals; and hear and see connections to nature.
I am good at...measuring, charting, mapping, observing plants and animals, keeping journals, collecting, classifying, and participating in outdoor activities.
I learn best by...visualizing, doing hands-on activities, bringing the outdoors into the classroom, and relating my home/classroom to the natural world.

MUSICAL/RHYTHMIC LEARNER
My intelligence is based on recognition of tonal patterns, including various environmental sounds, and on a sensitivity to rhythm and beats.
I like to...sing and hum, listen to music, play an instrument, dance, and make up songs.
I am good at...remembering melodies; keeping time; mimicking beat and rhythm; noticing pitches, rhythms, and background and environmental sounds; and differentiating patterns in sounds.
I learn best by...using rhythm, melody, and music.

BODILY/KINESTHETIC LEARNER
My intelligence is related to physical movement and the brain's motor cortex, which controls bodily motion.
I like to...learn by hands-on methods, demonstrate skill in crafts, tinker, perform, display physical endurance, ad challenge myself physically.
I am good at...physical activities such as sports, dancing, acting, and crafts.
I learn best by...touching, moving, handling things, and using my senses.

INTERPERSONAL LEARNER
My intelligence operates primarily through person-to-person relationships and communication.
I like to...have lots of friends, talk to people, join groups, play cooperative games, solve problems as part of a group, and volunteer help when others need it.
I am good at...understanding people and their feelings, leading others, organizing, communicating, manipulating, and mediating conflicts.
I learn best by...sharing, comparing, relating, cooperating, and interviewing.

INTRAPERSONAL LEARNER
My intelligence is related to inner states of being, self-reflection, awareness of my own thought processes, and awareness of spiritual realities.
I like to...work alone, pursue my own interests, daydream, keep a personal diary or journal, and think about starting my own business.
I am good at...understanding myself, focusing inward on my feelings/dreams, following my instincts, pursuing my interests, setting goals, and being original.
I learn best by...working alone, doing individualized projects, engaging in self-paced instruction, and having my own space.

PERSONAL CAREER PROFILE FORM Katie Webber?
Use the knowledge that you have gained about yourself and about careers to complete a personal career profile form for a career that interests you. How well does this career fit with your interests, aptitudes, values, and goals? Assign each category a number between 1 and 10, with 1 being a mistmatch and 10 being a perfect match.

PERSONAL CAREER PROFILE FORM

Name: _Katie Webber___________________________________ Date:__2-8-08______________

Class: __________Freshman Focus____________________________________________________

MY INFORMATION student	CAREER INFORMATION	MATCH (1-10)
MY VALUES	CAREER VALUES
MY INTERESTS	CAREER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MY PERSONALITY	PERSONALITY TYPE NEEDED
MY DATA-PEOPLE-THINGS PREFERENCES	DATA-PEOPLE-THINGS RELATIONSHIPS
MY SKILLS AND APTITUDES	SKILLS AND APTITUDES REQUIRED
MY PREFERRED EDUCATION AND TRAINING	EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED

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CAREER INTERESTS Katie Webber
What are your career interests? People tend to prefer one of the six career interest groups described below--realistic, investigative, artistic, social, enterprising, or conventional--depending on what they enjoy, value, and are good at, and on how they see themselves. People in each interest group tend to enjoy similar professions.
Which group best suits you? Pick one or two of the types below that fit you best.

REALISTIC You enjoy and are good at working with animals, plants, tools, or machines. You value practical things you can see, touch, and use. You see yourself as practical, mechanical, realistic, honest, modest, and natural. You would probably not enjoy social jobs such as teaching or working with patients. CAREER IDEAS: mechanic, pilot, surveyor, soldier, police officer, farmer, miner.

INVESTIGATIVE You enjoy are are good at studying and solving math or science problems. You value science. You see yourself as independent, precise, curious, complex, scientific, and intellectual. You would probably not enjoy sales jobs or jobs that involve leading or persuading people. CAREER IDEAS: scientist, doctor, computer programmer, professor, veterinarian.

ARTISTIC You enjoy and are good at creative activities such as art, drama, dance, music, or writing. You value creative arts such as drama, music, art, or literature. You see yourself as emotional, expressive, original , imaginative, independent, and open. You would probably not enjoy highly ordered or repetitive activities. CAREER IDEAS: musician, director, writer, artist, journalist, actor.

SOCIAL You enjoy and are good at doing things to help people, such as teaching or nursing. You value helping people and solving social problems. You see yourself as helpful, friendly, tactful, kind, and trustworthy. You would probably not enjoy working with machines, tools, or animals. CAREER IDEAS: teacher, counselor, psychologist, child care worker, speech therapist.

ENTERPRISING You enjoy and are good at leading and persuading people and selling products and ideas. You value success in politics, leadership, or business. You see yourself as energetic, ambitious, adventurous, popular, and sociable. You would probably not enjoy careful observation and analytical thinking. CAREER IDEAS: salesperson, manager, lawyer, politician, marketing manager, stockbroker.

CONVENTIONAL You enjoy and are good at working with written records or machines in a set, orderly way. You value success in business. You see yourself as conscientious, careful, persistent, practical, and good at a plan. You would probably not enjoy ambiguous, unstructured activities. CAREER IDEAS: accountant, court reporter, banker, cost estimator, tax expert, office manager.

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WORK VALUES Katie Webber
Work values are aspects of a cluster that bring you satisfaction. What values are important to you in your work? Consider each of the work values listed below and assign each of them a number (1, 2, or 3) according to their importance. After you have finished, make a list of your core values; you can add these to your personal career profile form. Then research the careers that interest you to see whether they match your values.


1 = Not important
2 = Somewhat important
3 = Very important

3_____ ADVANCEMENT I would liek a job that allows for steady promotion.

__3___ ADVENTURE I would like to be able to take risks.

_2____ CHANGE AND VARIETY I would like to have job duties that change with time.

__3___ CHILDREN I would like to have a lot of contact with children.

2_____ CREATIVITY I would like to create new ideas, works, or structures.

_2____ ENVIRONMENT I would like to help improve the environment

_3____ FAMILY I would like to be free to make time for family.

_3____ FAST PACE I would like to work rapidly, in a setting with high activity.

___3__ COMPASSION I would like to directly help other people and improve their well-being.

_3____ HELPING SOCIETY I would like to help improve the world

__3___ INDEPENDENCE I would like to decide or myself what to do and when to do it.

__2___ INFLUENCE I would like to be able to change how people think.

__3___ JOB SECURITY I would like to be assured of keeping my job.

__3___ KNOWLEDGE I would like to pursue truth or knowledge.

__2___ NATURE I woudl like to have contact with nature.

__1___ OUTDOORS I would like an outdoor work environment.

__3___ PHYSICAL CHALLENGE I would like a job with physical demands and challenges.

__3___ POWER I would like to be able to manage and direct others.

__3___ PUBLIC CONTACT I would like to have a lot of contact with the public

__3___ RECOGNITION I would like to have a job where my accomplishments are appreciated and rewarded.

___3__ RESPONSIBILITY I would like a job where I am relied on to fulfill important obligations.

_3____ SALARY I would like to earn a lot of money.

___2__ STABILITY I would like to have job duties that do not change much overtime.

__3___ STATUS I would like to have prestige and admiration from my community.

__3___ TEAMWORK I would like to work closely with others.

___2__ TRANQUILITY I would like a job without a lot of stress.

___1__ TRAVEL I would like to travel frequently.

_____ OTHER (specify)


I'm good at listening to people, learning new things, and a great student in math and science. I also do very with children. I'm good at remebering dates and important things. ;)

GETTING TO KNOW YOURSELF Katie Webber

OBJECTIVE: To help you identify your values and to determine how your personal values affect your career choices.

Values are the principles that you want to live by and the beliefs that are important to you. You need to know what your values are so that you can better select a career that fits with those values. Otherwise, you might choose a career that conflicts with your values.
Below and on the next few pages are 100 statements that deal with ten types of values. Reach each statement carefully. Then rate the statement as it applies to you.

If the statement is definitely true for you, circle 10.
If the statement is mostly true for you, circle 7
If you are undecided about whether the statement applies to you, circle 5.
If the statement is mostly false for you, circle 3.
If the statement is definitely false for you, circle 0.

VALUE STATEMENTS DEFINITELY TRUE MOSTLY TRUE UNDECIDED MOSTLY FALSE DEFINITELY FALSE
1. I have a physical checkup every year 10 7 5 3 0
2. What people think of me is more important than the amount of money 10 7 5 3 0
I have.
3. I enjoy attending musical concerts. 10 7 5 3 0
4. It is important to me to have many friends. 10 7 5 3 0
5. I donate to charities that I feel are worthwhile. 10 7 5 3 0
6. I envy the way movie stars are recognized wherever they go. 10 7 5 3 0
7. I would like to have enough money to retire at 50. 10 7 5 3 0
8. I would rather spend an evening at home with my family
than go out with friends. 10 7 5 3 0
9. I enjoy making decisions that involve other people. 10 7 5 3 0
10. If I had the talent, I would like to write songs. 10 7 5 3 0
11. I have a close relationship with at least one of my parents. 10 7 5 3 0
12. I would report a relative that committed a crime. 10 7 5 3 0
13. I am willing to spend time helping fellow students who are having
difficulty with their studies. 10 7 5 3 0
14. Even if earning the same salary, I would rather be the boss
than just another worker. 10 7 5 3 0
15. I have a special appreciation for beautiful things. 10 7 5 3 0
16. If I had the talent, I would liek to appear regularly on television. 10 7 5 3 0
17. I would like to counsel people and help them with their problems. 10 7 5 3 0
18. I would enjoy associating with movie stars and other celebrities. 10 7 5 3 0
19. I have a dental checkup at least once a year. 10 7 5 3 0
20. I enjoy writing short stories. 10 7 5 3 0
21. I would rather spend a summer working than going on a paid vacation. 10 7 5 3 0
22. I like to go to parties. 10 7 5 3 0
23. I think it would be fun to write a play or television. 10 7 5 3 0
24. I would voice my beliefs even if they were unpopular with others. 10 7 5 3 0
25. I would rather be an officer than just a club member. 10 7 5 3 0
26. I would rather spend my last $100 or needed dental work than for
a vacation at a favorite amusement park. 10 7 5 3 0
27. I enjoy giving presents to members of my family. 10 7 5 3 0
28. If I were a teacher, I would rather teach poetry than math. 10 7 5 3 0
29. I often have daydreams about things that I would do if I had the money. 10 7 5 3 0
30. I enjoy giving parties. 10 7 5 3 0
31. I am willing to write letters or people who are unable to write their own,
such as elderly or ill patients. 10 7 5 3 0
32. It would be very satisfying to receive publicity for acting in movies or TV. 10 7 5 3 0
33. When I feel ill, I usually go to the doctor. 10 7 5 3 0
34. I would tell the truth even if it hurt a friend. 10 7 5 3 0
35. I enjoy taking part in discussions at the family dinner table. 10 7 5 3 0
36. I enjoy visiting art museums. 10 7 5 3 0
37. I like to write poetry. 10 7 5 3 0
38. I like to be around other people most of the time. 10 7 5 3 0
39. I like to be the one who decides what we will do or where we will go when
I am out with friends. 10 7 5 3 0
40. Someday I would like to live in a large, expensive house. 10 7 5 3 0
41. Each day I try to set aside some time for worship. 10 7 5 3 0
42. If I knew a family that had no food for a holiday dinner, I would try to
provide it. 10 7 5 3 0
43. I like to spend holidays with my family. 10 7 5 3 0
44. I like to see my name in print (in the newspaper). 10 7 5 3 0
45. I would rather take a class in freehand drawing than a class in math. 10 7 5 3 0
46. I do not like to sped an entire evening alone. 10 7 5 3 0
47. If the salary were the same, I would rather be a school principal than
a classroom teacher. 10 7 5 3 0
48. I have expensive tastes. 10 7 5 3 0
49. I can tell the difference between a really fine painting or drawing and an
ordinary one. 10 7 5 3 0
50. If I had regular headaches, I would consult a doctor even if aspirin or other
over-the-counter medications lessened the pain. 10 7 5 3 0
51. I have several very close friends. 10 7 5 3 0
52. I expect to provide music lessons for my children. 10 7 5 3 0
53. I always respect other people's beliefs, both religious and personal. 10 7 5 3 0
54. I sometimes miss sleep to visit late with friends. 10 7 5 3 0
55. I usually get at least eight hours of sleep each night. 10 7 5 3 0
56. I like to design things. 10 7 5 3 0
57. I would rather be well known throughout the country than highly regarded
by my coworkers. 10 7 5 3 0
58. I would get a sense of satisfaction from nursing a sick person back to health. 10 7 5 3 0
59. I care what my parents think about the things I do. 10 7 5 3 0
60. I daydream about making a great deal of money. 10 7 5 3 0
61. I like to be the chairperson at meetings. 10 7 5 3 0
62. It is thrilling to come up with an original idea and put it to use. 10 7 5 3 0
63. I would not do work that I thought to be unethical under any circumstances. 10 7 5 3 0
64. If someone is hard to get along with, I try to be understanding. 10 7 5 3 0
65. If I were in the television field, I would rather be a celebrated actor than
a scriptwriter. 10 7 5 3 0
66. I enjoy decorating my room at home. 10 7 5 3 0
67. I enjoy a picnic with my family. 10 7 5 3 0
68. As an adult, I want to earn a much higher salary than the average worker. 10 7 5 3 0
69. I am careful to eat a balanced diet each day. 10 7 5 3 0
70. I often influence other students concerning the classer they take. 10 7 5 3 0
71. I would like to be written up in who's who. 10 7 5 3 0
72. I always stand up for my beliefs. 10 7 5 3 0
73. If I were in the clothing industry, I would enjoy creating new styles. 10 7 5 3 0
74. I look forward to an evening out with a group of friends. 10 7 5 3 0
75. When I am with a group of people, I like to be the one in charge. 10 7 5 3 0
76. I dislike being financially dependent on others. 10 7 5 3 0
77. I feel I must comfort a friend who is in trouble. 10 7 5 3 0
78. I love my parents. 10 7 5 3 0
79. I almost never skip meals. 10 7 5 3 0
80. I have a collection of music CD's. 10 7 5 3 0
81. I have a particular friend with whom I discuss problems. 10 7 5 3 0
82. I believe it is important to support my religion by giving my time and/or
money. 10 7 5 3 0
83. I enjoy buying clothes for members of my family. 10 7 5 3 0
84. I would enjoy having people recognize me wherever I go. 10 7 5 3 0
85. I like planning activities for others. 10 7 5 3 0
86. I do not smoke. 10 7 5 3 0
87. I feel good when I do things that help others. 10 7 5 3 0
88. Someday I would like to write a novel. 10 7 5 3 0
89. I would put up with undesirable living conditions in order to work at a job
that paid extremely well. 10 7 5 3 0
90. I belong to several clubs and organizations. 10 7 5 3 0
91. I would turn in a friend who did something illegal. 10 7 5 3 0
92. I would enjoy having my picture in the school yearbook more than it has
been in the past. 10 7 5 3 0
93. I often organize group activities. 10 7 5 3 0
94. When I see a newly constructed building, I consider its beauty as much
as its practical use. 10 7 5 3 0
95. I respect my father and mother. 10 7 5 3 0
96. I like to design or make things that have not been made before. 10 7 5 3 0
97. Some of the hobbies I would like to have are quite expensive. 10 7 5 3 0
98. I enjoy classical music. 10 7 5 3 0
99. I would never use potentially harmful drugs because of what they might do
to my body. 10 7 5 3 0
100. I am kind to animals. 10 7 5 3 0

GETTING TO KNOW YOURSELF WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS Katie Webber

OBJECTIVE: To help you identify personal interests that could lead to a career choice.

One way of getting to know yourself better is to examine your interests. Use the list below to rate the hobbies and leisure activities that you find interesting. Write in any of your interests that are not listed. Use the following scale to rate each interest.

5 = extremely interesting 3 = fairly interesting 0 = not interesting
4 = very interesting 2 = slightly interesting

__4___ Animals __2___ Crafts ___5__ Reading

__4___ Art ___4__ Dancing __3___ Religious activities

__2___ Astronomy ___3__ Debates or public speaking __4___ Running

__2___ Backpacking or hiking __4___ Films ___2__ Sailing

___2__ Ballet or opera __3___ Fishing ___3__ Science projects

__3___ Baseball __3___ Flying __2___ Sewing

___5__ Basketball ___2__ Football __4___ Snow skiing

__4___ Biking __2___ Gardening ___5__ Softball

__0___ Billiards ___2__ Golf __2___ Spectator sports

__4___ Bowling ___4__ Gymnastics __3___ Sports Cars

__2___ Bridge __4___ Skating ___0__ Stamp collecting

__0___ Building Models ___2__ Magic __5___ Swimming

___4__ Camping _5____ Music ___2__ Tennis

__2___ Canoeing __2___ Painting ___5__ Travel

___0__ Ceramics __5___ Parties __3___ Volleyball

___2__ Chess ___5__ Photography __5___ Volunteer Work

___5__ Child care __3___ Picnics __4___ Water skiing

___0__ Coin Collecting __4___ Plays or concerts ___2__ Wrestling

__2___ Computer games ___0__ Political activites __3___ Writing

___4__ Cooking __4___ Rafting ___0__ Woodworking

Now look at your ratings. Of the interests you rated 4 or 5, which are your three favorites?


___Baketball___________________________ Softball Child care
First Choice Second Choice Third Choice

GETTING TO KNOW YOURSELF CONSIDER YOUR PERSONALITY Katie Webber

OBJECTIVE: To help you learn more about yourself so that you will be able to match your personality traits with a career in which those traits will help you be successful.

The picture you have of yourself in your mind gives important clues about your personality. When you have a clear perception o the kind of person you are, you can more easily find a career that will suit you. By learning about your general personality type, you can discover how you are likely to behave in your career. Knowing your personality strengths and weaknesses will help you to choose a career that takes advantage o your strengths while downplaying your weaknesses.

1. List 12 words that describe the kind of person you are.

1.__caring_ 2.______responsible__ 3._smart

4._funny 5._brave 6.__respectful

7.__kind 8._outgoing 9._adventerous

10.___trusting 11._hardworking 12. independant

2. List 12 words that describe the kind of person you are not.

1.___liar 2.__lazy 3jerk 4._rude 5. boring 6. scared easily 7. inconsiderate 8.__selfish_ 9._cheater

10. stupid 11. snob 12. hateful

3. Read the words in each column below, then circle 16 words that you believe describe you. Total the number of words circled in each column.

COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4

Bright Outgoing Predictable Mathematical
Decisive Emotional Team Player Precise
Independent Cooperative Calm Cautious
Competitive Friendly Thorough Intellectual
Direct Helpful Self-composed Curious
Adventurous Idealistic Persistent Controlling
Aggresive Trusting Loyal Systematic
Ambitious Self-assured supportive precise
Self-confident Influencing Conforming Accurate
Assertive Spontaneous Obedient Conventional

Total:_____7______ Total:____5____ Total:___3___ 3Total:___3_

The column in which you have the most words circled describes how you see your own personality. Write the number o that column in this space ___1_________.
Now read about the personality types and see whether the description is accurate for you.

1. Dominant Personality: People who have dominant personalities want to be in control of their environment. They are good at setting goals and focusing on the work needed to accomplish goals. Dominant personalities like being in positions of leadership and usually seek careers that give them some control over their work, such as managers, business owners, and lawyers.

2. Influencing Personality: People who are influencers like to work in careers that allow them to work with people. They like to communicate with others and prefer a flexible work environment. Influencers are more social than many people and often seek careers in sales, marketing, teaching, or customer service.

3. Conservative Personality: People with this personality typer are usually well organized ans steady in their relationships. They like harmony and value family life. Conservative personalities can sometimes be slow to accept change and are are usually happiest in work that calls for special skills, such as word processing or auto repair.

4. Recessive Personality: People of this personality type often prefer to be in the background. They are usually detail people who enjoy work that is structured and precise. Recessive personalities might be happeist working in behind-the-scenes jobs, such as inspecting products or quality or keeping financial records.

While you may lean toward one personality type or the other, you probably have traits of all the personality types. These categories are only one means of describing personality type. If you want to find out more about your personality, ask your counselor for information on tests that you can take. One of the most frequently taken tests is the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator, but other personality and interest tests are also available. Finding out your personality type does not tell you the specific job for you, but it can help you decide on general types of jobs, such as sales versus research.



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DEVELOPING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE

OBJECTIVE: To help you evaluate your attitude toward other people and situations to see if you need to improve your attitude.

One of the primary reasons why young workers lose their jobs is because they don't get along well with others. In other words, they have a negative attitude. To see if your own attitude needs improvement, complete the attitude inventory that follows.
In the blank to the left of each statement below, write the number of what you believe is the most accurate answer according to the following scale.

5 = positively yes
4 = mostly yes
3 = undecided
2 = mostly no
1 = positively no

After you have answered all the questions, total your score. Then rate your attitude according to the scale at the end o the activity.

___5__ 1. Do you make new friends easily?

2. Do you try hard not to be a complainer?4

3. Are you careful never to interrupt when another person is speaking? 4

4. Can you be optimistic when others around you are depressed? 5

5. Do you try not to boast or brag? 3

6. Do you control your temper? 5

7. Are you genuinely interested in the other person's point of view? 5
8. Do you speak well of your employer? 5

9. Do you keep the same friends for years? 5

10. Do you feel well most of the time? 3

1. Do you refrain from swearing? 5

. Do you keep promises? 5

. Are you at ease with the opposite sex? 5

. Do you try to be helpful to others? 5

. Do you organize your work and keep up with it? 5

. Do you get along well with your parents? 5

. Do you readily admit your mistakes? 4

Can you be a leader without being bossy? 3

Is it easy for you to like nearly everyone? 5

Can you stick to a tiresome task without being constantly urged along? 5

. Do you realize your weaknesses and attempt to correct them? 5

. Can you take being teased? 3

Do you avoid feeling sorry for yourself? 3

. Are you courteous to your fellow workers? 5

. Are you usually well groomed and neatly dressed? 5

. Are you a good loser? 2

. Do you enjoy a joke even when it is on you? 3

Do you like children? 5

. Do you keep your room in good order? 5

. Are you aware of the rules of etiquette? 5

. Are you tolerant of other people's beliefs? 5

. Do you respect the opinions of your parents? 5

. Do you know how to make introductions easily and correctly? 5

. DO you avoid sulking when things do not go as you would like? 3

. Are you a good listener? 5

Do you like to attend parties? 4

Are you the kind of friend you expect others to be? 5

. Do you accept compliments or gifts graciously? 4

. Can you disagree without being disagreeable? 3

. Do you like to give parties? 5

. Can you speak before a group without feeling self-conscious? 3

Are you usually on time for social engagements? 5

. DO you drive carefully? 5

. Do you generally speak well of other people? 4

. DO you smile easily? 5

. Can you take criticism without being resentful or feeling hurt?3

7. Are you careful to payback all loans, however small? 5

. Does your voice usually sound cheerful? 4

. Can you work well with those you dislike? 4

o you contribute to the conversation at the family dinner table? 5

DO you try as hard to get along with family as well as with friends?5

2. Do you like people who are much older than you? 5

. Are you pleasant to others even when you feel displeased about something? 4

. Do you show enthusiasm for the interests of others? 4

. Are you free from prejudices? 4


NG YOUR ATTITUDE

250-275 You're too good to be true!
200-249 Your attitude toward others is very good!
150-199 Your attitude need improvement.
Below 150 You need to make a careful study of your attitude toward others, looking at yourself as others see you! Then you need to begin working toward improving your attitude.

What was your score? ______239_________________

What steps will you take, if needed, to improve your attitude?

none ;)

DEVELOPING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE SELF-IMPROVEMENT PLAN Katie Webber

OBJECTIVE: To develop self-esteem by choosing a personal trait and making a plan to improve that trait.

Ben Franklin wrote in his Autobiography about a self-improvement plan he devised. His ambition was to wipe out all his faults and arrive at perfection. To do this he made a book in which he isted the 13 virtues he thought desireable. His idea was to obtain good habits by concentrating on one virtue every week. Reflecting on the success of his self-improvement plan, Franklin wrote, "But on the whole, though I never arrived at the perfection I had been so ambitious of obtaining, but fell short of it, yet I was, by the endeavor a better and a happier man than I otherwise should have been, i I had not attempted it..."
For this activity, you will do something similar to what Ben Franklin attempted. Choose one trait, such as dependability, friendliness, or honesty, that you wish to improve. Then answer the questions and follow the directions below.

MAKE A PLAN

1. Which personal trait do you wish to improve?

___honesty_________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Why did you choose this trait over the other personal traits?

______Because sometimes I don't say how I really feel, which makes it not honest. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. What do you plan to do to improve this trait?

When someone asks me something I'll be honest and tell them the way I really feel.

CHECK YOUR PROGRESS
For a week, track your progress in breaking bad habits connected with the personal trait you chose to improve. Use the scale below to check your progress each day of the week.

How satisfied were you with each day's progress? (Circle one)
1 2 3 4 5
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Very Very
Dissatisfied Satisfied


In the space below, write a paragraph in which you tell what you learned about yourself from your week of trying to improve your personal trait. Will you need to spend more time trying to correct bad habits?