Career Assessment

●By: Kerianne O’Dwyer

About Me●Lifestyle choices:

● 10 years (27)- Graduate college. Working a well paying job and living independently. Desirable career areas: Environmental conversation and protectoral security.

● 5 years (22)- College. Keep a part-time job to fund for activities out of school. Continue environmental volunteer work with local agencies.

● 1 year (18)- Keep up a good GPA. Take an additional course in Science. Join Key Club. Network with environmental workers.

●Learning Styles:● Tactile Learning- I enjoy doing-

● Hands-on activities, using physical activity, performing a variety of tasks like making models, doing lab work, or role-playing.

●Work Values: Score Results● Independence-

● I need to find a career that lets me do things on my own initiative and be able to do things on my own.

●Unique Qualities-● I enjoy spending time with others and am able to

tolerate the opinions of other people; however, I like to help and take charge of situations.

● Creativity

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About Me

●What are your foundation building blocks (explain each)●Self-Esteem-

●Making moral and ethical decisions.●Leadership-

●Be your own leader.●Help and lead others.

●Sociability-●Don’t be shy!●Meet new people.●Join events and activities.

● What foundation building blocks do you wish to develop?● Negotiation-

● Interpersonal skills to obtain desired goals. You have to know how to compromise with the people around you.

● Arithmetic/Math-● Practice techniques. If you don’t practice

something, then it won’t stick!● Knowing How to Learn-

● Ask the right questions. I never know what questions to ask so I don’t know how to solve them when I’m presented with them.

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Probation Officers andCorrectional Treatment Specialists

Description:● Meet with convicts and people that are on probation● Write reports● Conduct drug tests● Monitor and address their issues● Helps the person adjust and stay within the requirements of

probationThis fits my code because it is Social and Realistic. You have to get along with people and enjoy assisting others even if they are convicts! You must be open to speaking to strangers. You have to have a voice. Education: but a bachelor's degree is usually requiredWages: $47,880-$67,900 (per year)●an increase of 20 jobs each year, and a total of 60 job openings each year.

Holland Code:

Interior Designers

●Description:● Plan, design, and furnish interiors of various buildings● Formulate practical and appealing designs● Estimate material costs

This fits my code results because it is Artistic and Social. This career involves working with forms, designs and patterns. It allows for self-expression and there are no clear set of rules! Also you have to be able to communicate with the people who you design for because they may not like your designs. You must listen and respond to the people around you.Education: Most occupations related on-the-job training experience (1-2 years), or an associate’s degree. Some may require a bachelor’s degree.Wages: $38,940-$79,860 (per year)●an increase of 50 jobs each year, and a total of 100 job openings each year.

Holland Code:

Human Resources Managers

Description:● Plan, direct, and coordinate human resource management activities of an

organization● Maximize the strategic use of human resources● Maintain functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, personnel

policies, and regulatory compliance.This career matches my code because it is Social and Realistic. It involves

working together with other people and carrying out projects. They lead people and making many decisions (which is Enterprising too) They require risk taking and often deal with business. Plan, organize, direct, control or coordinate the personnel, working with the people around you. Must be a good Reader, Speaker, Listener, Critical Thinker, etc

Education: Most of these occupations require a four – year bachelor’s degree, but some do not. They also need on-job experience/training.

Wages: Ranges upon position● an increase of 130 jobs each year, and a total of 340 job openings each year.

Holland Code:

Birkman Personality Test :

Results:“Yellow” interest and style

The yellow tells me that I enjoy predictable surroundings, ordering, numbering, scheduling, maintaining, and preserving. This also tells me that I enjoy pursuing my job responsibilities in a control and organized manner.

Office Manager

Description:● Pricing products from vendors● Interviewing job applicants● Managing payroll

Reason:I enjoy organizing and planning things out. Taking

control of an out of control situation puts me at ease, although it may be stressful to do. It is seems to be a rewarding job. I would need to take it very seriously to make sure everybody is doing their job correctly.

Birkman Personality Test :

Dental Lab Technician

Description:● Mold the patient’s teeth● Produce a wax replica of the teeth● Construct any needed crowns, bridges, or false teeth, and later

make any adjustments

Reason:I like to do hands on work to keep me busy. It may be a little

frustrating but I am a perfectionist. Everything must be correct! Everything needs to be controlled and organized unless the print of the teeth will come out incorrectly!

Birkman Personality Test :

Court Reporter

Description:● Accurately record who says what and when at trials (transcribe

during depositions)● Keep files orderly

Reason:I would be the owner of all the documents I typed up and it is a

easy way to get cash! I have experience in typing. The job is very straight forward. You write down what everyone says and get paid for it. There isn't much room to mess up on. Plus, I can keep all of my records together and organized for easy and convenient access.

Birkman Personality Test :

Most Appealing Career

●CAREER TITLE: Dental Lab TechnicianReason:

I enjoy science and knowing how dental work is done. If I were to work in this field, then it would satisfy my curiosity! Teeth and human anatomy are very interesting subjects and I would always meet new people. I would not need to be surrounded by the same select people on a day to day basis. Also, I would be given tools to work with to exercise my brain and keep busy.