Ambitions 2011

1. Ambitions 2011 CONCORDE PARTNERSHIP KINGSWOOD PARTNERSHIP PERSONALITY CHECK AN ACTIVITY TO HELP STUDENTS WITH WORKSHOP CHOICES

2. Employers are interested in you as a PERSON WHAT INTERESTS EMPLOYERS? 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

3. This activity focuses on your PERSONALITY & TRANSFERABLE SKILLS What is a transferableskill? 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?

4. WHAT ARE TRANSFERABLE SKILLS? LEADERSHIP (Can you inspire and motivate others?) REFLECTIVE THINKING (Can you listen, observe and reflect?) ABSTRACT THINKING (Do you like to learn by thinking?) CONCRETE THINKING (Do you like to learn by doing?) EMPATHY (Are peoples’ feelings most important?) LOGICAL THINKING (Is being right most important?) LATERAL THINKING (Do you see the connections between things?) SEQUENTIAL THINKING (Do you think step by step?)

5. 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)

6. WHICH ONE IS MORE LIKE YOU? E I • 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

7. WHICH ONE IS MORE LIKE YOU? S N • 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

8. WHICH ONE IS MORE LIKE YOU? F T • 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

9. WHICH ONE IS MORE LIKE YOU? J P • 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

10. 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

11. CLICK ON YOUR 4 LETTER CODE TO FIND OUT ABOUT YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE, YOUR TRANSFERABLE SKILLS & TO GET SOME CAREER OPTIONS TO THINK ABOUTClick on the relevant BOX to go to directly to 4 PAGES about your ‘type’ ISTJ ISFJ ISTP ISFP INFJ INFP INTP INTJ ESTJ ESFJ ESTP ESFP ENFJ ENFP ENTP ENTJ

12. E N T J

13. E You want to share your ideas with others. N You like to use your imagination. T You like to think logically. Your characteristics ENTJ J You are organised, and like making decisions. Your strengths Your weaknesses E You can take charge of situations and people easily. E Other people may sometimes find you bossy. N You can visualise something that doesn’t yet exist in your mind. N Other people might get frustrated if they can’t imagine what you can. T You can separate emotions from your decision making, focusing only on what is logical. T You might hurt other peoples’ feelings. J You can follow plans, make decisions, and get things done quickly. J You might jump to conclusions without considering the situation from all angles.

14. E Leadership skills N Abstract Thinking T Logical and analytical problem solving Your transferable skills ENTJ J Organisation and time management skills Your preferred learning style Your ideal role E You like the noise of a group discussion. Strategic Leader, you can inspire others to follow a plan you have made for the future of a business. N You are more interested in understanding the theory than seeing it put into practice. 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. T You enjoy problems where there is a definite right or wrong answer, rather than just feelings or opinions. Entrepreneur, you are good at coming up with new ideas to make money, and giving customers what they want. J You like clear order and structure to the work you are given. Architect, you are good at creating the plans for how something will work.

15. 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. • Now Scroll to next slide.... d i

16. KEY TO DIRECT ROUTES IN TO CAREERS 1 Routes into this profession don’t necessarily need qualifications 2 Routes exist into this profession via the GSCE route 3 Routes exist into this profession via the 14-19 Diploma 4 Routes exist into this profession via the Apprenticeship route 5 Routes exist into this profession via the A-Level route 6 Routes exist into this profession via the Degree route Possible career options ENTJ Possible career options ENTJ d 6 Barrister you give specialist legal advice, and represent individuals and organisations in court. d 1 - 6 Self Employed you can plan how to provide a service, or make a product that people will buy. i i 1 - 6 Politician you can inspire others to follow a plan you have made to improve the lives of people. d 1 - 6 Web Designer you use both creative and technical skills to build or revamp websites. d i i 1-6 Team leader responsible for leading and managing the team ensuring the smooth running of services d 6 Architect you design and construct new buildings and restore and conserve old ones. d i i 6 Research Scientist you plan experiments to solve some of the world’s greatest problems. d d 6 Marketing Executive, you come up with creative ways of communicating with customers. i i

17. E S T J

18. E You want to share your ideas with others. S You want things you can experience now. T You like to think logically. Your characteristics ESTJ J You are organised, and like making decisions. Your strengths Your weaknesses You can take charge of situations and people easily Other people may sometimes find you bossy. E E You can ensure things will work in practice. Other people might get frustrated by your lack of imagination. S S T You can separate emotions from your decision making, focusing only on what is logical. T You might hurt other peoples’ feelings You can follow plans, make decisions, and get things done quickly. You might jump to conclusions without considering the situation from all angles. J J

19. E Leadership skills S Pragmatism and tactical thinking T Logical and analytical problem solving. Your transferable skills ESTJ J Sequential thinking, organisation and time management skills. Your preferred learning style Your ideal role E You like the noise of a group discussion. You are good at making tough decisions quickly, and keeping a clear head under pressure. S You are more interested in seeing something work practically than in knowing the theory of why it works. Supervisor, you are good at checking work and ensuring it comes up to the highest standard. T You enjoy problems where there is a definite right or wrong answer, rather than just feelings or opinions. Inspector, you are good at critically evaluating something, spotting every little mistake in a piece of work. J You like clear order and structure to the work you are given. Operational Manager, you can inspire others by your ability to put a plan into practice.

20. 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. • Now Scroll to next slide.... d i

21. KEY TO DIRECT ROUTES IN TO CAREERS 1 Routes into this profession don’t necessarily need qualifications 2 Routes exist into this profession via the GSCE route 3 Routes exist into this profession via the 14-19 Diploma 4 Routes exist into this profession via the Apprenticeship route 5 Routes exist into this profession via the A-Level route 6 Routes exist into this profession via the Degree route Possible career options ESTJ Possible career options ESTJ 1 - 6 Self Employed you plan how to provide a service, or make a product that people will buy. d 1 - 6 Fire-fighter you protect and save people and property from fire and other hazards. d i i 6 Management Accountant you are responsible for managing a company's finances. d 1 - 6 Police Officer you preserve order, prevent and investigate crime, and detect and prosecute offenders. d i i 1 - 6 Army Soldier fighting in combat zones to providing peacekeeping duties and humanitarian relief. d 1 - 6 Mechanic role involves diagnosing and fixing engines and/or machinery d i i Production Manager make sure that manufacturing processes run smoothly. d d 6 Supply Chain Manager you plan and organise the transfer of goods and materials. 4 -6 i i

22. I S T J

23. I You want to think in private. S You want things you can experience now. T You like to think logically Your characteristics ISTJ J You are organised, and like making decisions Your strengths Your weaknesses You are a good listener, you accurately observe and reflect. Other people may find you antisocial. I I You can ensure things will work in practice. Other people might get frustrated by your lack of imagination. S S T You can separate emotions from your decision making, focusing only on what is logical. T You might hurt other peoples’ feelings. You can follow plans, make decisions, and get things done quickly. You might jump to conclusions without considering the situation from all angles. J J

24. I Research and listening skills Pragmatism and tactical thinking S Logical and analytical problem solving. T Your transferable skills ISTJ Sequential thinking, organisation and time management skills. J Your preferred learning style Your ideal role You like quiet with a few people, or just on your own. Jobs where you can organise things rather than people. I You are more interested in seeing something work practically than in knowing the theory of why it works. Jobs where you can inspect things rather than people. S T You enjoy problems where there is a definite right or wrong answer, rather than just feelings or opinions. Jobs where you can supervise things rather than people. You like clear order and structure to the work you are given. J Jobs where you can examine things rather than people.

25. 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. • Now Scroll to next slide.... d i

26. KEY TO DIRECT ROUTES IN TO CAREERS 1 Routes into this profession don’t necessarily need qualifications 2 Routes exist into this profession via the GSCE route 3 Routes exist into this profession via the 14-19 Diploma 4 Routes exist into this profession via the Apprenticeship route 5 Routes exist into this profession via the A-Level route 6 Routes exist into this profession via the Degree route Possible career options ISTJ Possible career options ISTJ 6 Judge you weigh up all the evidence, and decide who is innocent and who is guilty. d 4-6 Accountant you job is to help people and organisations manage their money. d i i 4-6 Auditor your job is tocheck for accuracy and efficiency within an organisation. d 6 Patent Attorney you help protect inventors from having their ideas copied. d i i 6 Trading Standards Officer your job to protect consumers from dodgy goods. d 2to6 Quality Control Technician your job is to check that products meet certain standards of quality. d i 6 Crown Prosecutor you makesure decisions to prosecute are fair and effective. d d 5 -6 Forensic Scientist you use the principles of science and maths to obtain and analyse evidence. i i

27. I N T J

28. I You want to think in private. N You like to use your imagination. T You like to think logically. Your characteristics INTJ J You are organised, and like making decisions. Your strengths Your weaknesses You are a good listener, you accurately observe and reflect. Other people may find you antisocial. I I You can visualise something that doesn’t yet exist. Other people might get frustrated if they can’t imagine what you can. N N T You can separate emotions from your decision making, focusing only on what is logical. T You might hurt other peoples’ feelings. J You can follow plans, make decisions, and get things done quickly. You might jump to conclusions without considering the situation from all angles. J

29. I Research and listening skills N Theoretical and strategic thinking. T Logical and analytical problem solving. Your transferable skills INTJ J Sequential thinking, organisation and time management skills. Your preferred learning style Your ideal role You like quiet with a few people, or just on your own. You like organising and managing ideas rather than people. I You are more interested in understanding the theory than seeing it put into practice. Researcher, you search for information in order to answer a question. N T You enjoy problems where there is a definite right or wrong answer, rather than just feelings or opinions. Strategic Planner, you create a plan which meets the needs of the future. J You like clear order and structure to the work you are given. Designer, you create ideas and communicate them for others to build.

30. 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. • Now Scroll to next slide.... d i

31. KEY TO DIRECT ROUTES IN TO CAREERS 1 Routes into this profession don’t necessarily need qualifications 2 Routes exist into this profession via the GSCE route 3 Routes exist into this profession via the 14-19 Diploma 4 Routes exist into this profession via the Apprenticeship route 5 Routes exist into this profession via the A-Level route 6 Routes exist into this profession via the Degree route Possible career options INTJ Possible career options INTJ 4 - 6 Pharmacologist you study the effects of chemicals on living things in order to design new drugs. d 6 Operational Researcher youuse advanced mathematical theory to help people solve problems. d i i 1 - 6 Web Designer, you use both creative and technical skills to build or revamp websites. d 2 Deputy Store Manager you are responsible for the smooth running of the store. d i i 4 CAD (Computer Aided Design) youuse software to create design plans for buildings and machinery d 2-6 Emergency Planner you are required to prepare logical escape routes and options in the event of an emergency i i 6 Economist your research would help governments and businesses to plan their financial future. d d 6 Design Engineer you research and develop ideas for new products. i i

32. I P S T

33. I You want to think in private. S You want things you can experience now. T You like to think logically. Your characteristics ISTP P You are adaptable, and like change. Your strengths Your weaknesses You are a good listener, you accurately observe and reflect. Other people may find you antisocial. I I You can ensure things will work in practice. Other people might get frustrated by your lack of imagination. S S T You can separate emotions from your decision making, focusing only on what is logical. T You might hurt other peoples’ feelings. P P You can adapt to change, seeing things from all angles. You might fail to complete tasks on time.

34. I Research and listening skills S Pragmatism and tactical thinking T Logical and analytical problem solving. Your transferable skills ISTP P Adaptability and Lateral thinking. Your preferred learning style Your ideal role You like quiet with a few people, or just on your own. You want a satisfying job rather than one with status or money. You’re quite happy working on your own. I You are more interested in seeing something work practically than in knowing the theory of why it works. You like practical problems to solve, perhaps outside working with animals or nature. S T You enjoy problems where there is a definite right or wrong answer, rather than just feelings or opinions. You like technical problems to solve, say with machinery. P You like work where you need to keep an open mind in order to solve problems. You like variety and the chance to be spontaneous.

35. 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. • Now Scroll to next slide.... d i

36. KEY TO DIRECT ROUTES IN TO CAREERS 1 Routes into this profession don’t necessarily need qualifications 2 Routes exist into this profession via the GSCE route 3 Routes exist into this profession via the 14-19 Diploma 4 Routes exist into this profession via the Apprenticeship route 5 Routes exist into this profession via the A-Level route 6 Routes exist into this profession via the Degree route Possible career options ISTP Possible career options ISTP 4 Construction Electrician you fit, test and repair the electrical circuits and wiring found in homes etc. d 6 Forestry Officer you ensure forests can be used for timber, conservation or recreation. d i i 1 - 6 Farm Manager you ensure crops and animals are looked after in order to maximise profit. d 4 Construction Plant Mechanic you service and repair JCBs, bulldozers, cranes, dumper trucks. d i i 4 -5 Agricultural Inspector you monitor standards and enforce regulations on farms. d 3 - 6 Lighting cameraman responsible for the lighting and recording of commercials and films d i i 4 Auto Electrician you would fit and repair a wide variety of electrical and electronic systems in cars. d d 1 - 4 Master Carpenter you make and install floorboards, kitchen and bathroom units, etc. i i

37. I N P T

38. I You want to think in private. N You like to use your imagination. T You like to think logically. Your characteristics INTP P You are adaptable, and like change. Your strengths Your weaknesses You are a good listener, you accurately observe and reflect. Other people may find you antisocial. I I You can visualise something that doesn’t yet exist. Other people might get frustrated if they can’t imagine what you can. N N T You can separate emotions from your decision making, focusing only on what is logical. T You might hurt other peoples’ feelings. P P You can adapt to change, seeing things from all angles. You might fail to complete tasks on time.

39. I Research and listening skills N Theoretical and strategic thinking. T Logical and analytical problem solving. Your transferable skills INTP P Adaptability and Lateral thinking. Your preferred learning style Your ideal role You like quiet with a few people, or just on your own. Jobs where you can organise ideas and explore their effects. You like solving technical problems. I You are more interested in understanding the theory than seeing it put into practice. Inventor, you use your imagination to create new ways of doing things, and new products. N T You enjoy problems where there is a definite right or wrong answer, rather than just feelings or opinions. Architect, you use your imagination to create the structure and workings of something new. You like variety and the chance to be spontaneous. P

40. 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. • Now Scroll to next slide.... d i

41. KEY TO DIRECT ROUTES IN TO CAREERS 1 Routes into this profession don’t necessarily need qualifications 2 Routes exist into this profession via the GSCE route 3 Routes exist into this profession via the 14-19 Diploma 4 Routes exist into this profession via the Apprenticeship route 5 Routes exist into this profession via the A-Level route 6 Routes exist into this profession via the Degree route Possible career options INTP Possible career options INTP 4 IT Support Technician you help to find and correct software and hardware problems. d 6 Physicist without you computers, mobile phones, space exploration and lots more will be impossible. d i i 1-5 Fisheries Technical Officer responsible for the sustainable operation of fisheries d 4 Network Engineer you design, install and maintain computer communication systems. d i i 6 Meteorologist you study the earth's atmosphere, climate and weather. d 6 Translator you convert the source language into the target language. d i 6 Space Scientist. Responsible for developing systems in space, including satellites and defence software d d 1 - 6 Computer Games Developer you produce games for PCs, games consoles, the internet etc. i i

42. I F J S

43. I You want to think in private. S You want things you can experience now. F You like to consider peoples’ feelings. Your characteristics ISFJ J You are organised, and like making decisions. Your strengths Your weaknesses You are a good listener, you accurately observe and reflect. Other people may find you antisocial. I I You can ensure things will work in practice. Other people might get frustrated by your lack of imagination. S S F You can understand how people are feeling and why they react the way they do. F You might be unable to make tough decisions. You can follow plans, make decisions, and get things done quickly. You might jump to conclusions without considering the situation from all angles. J J

44. I Research and listening skills S Pragmatism and tactical thinking F Empathy Your transferable skills ISFJ J Sequential thinking, organisation and time management skills. Your preferred learning style Your ideal role You like quiet with a few people, or just on your own. Protector you will find jobs where you protect the rights of the vulnerable satisfying. I You are more interested in seeing something work practically than in knowing the theory of why it works. Provider you will find jobs where you provide a helpful and friendly service satisfying. S F You enjoy problems that involve understanding or helping people. Carer you will find jobs where you can look after the young, elderly or ill satisfying. You like clear order and structure to the work you are given. J Organiser you will find jobs where you can support the organisation of people satisfying.

45. 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. • Now Scroll to next slide.... d i

46. KEY TO DIRECT ROUTES IN TO CAREERS 1 Routes into this profession don’t necessarily need qualifications 2 Routes exist into this profession via the GSCE route 3 Routes exist into this profession via the 14-19 Diploma 4 Routes exist into this profession via the Apprenticeship route 5 Routes exist into this profession via the A-Level route 6 Routes exist into this profession via the Degree route Possible career options ISFJ Possible career options ISFJ 6 Youth Worker you provide enjoyable, educational and challenging activities to youth. d 1 - 4 Care Assistant you would provide practical help with daily activities to those in need. d i i 1 - 4 Healthcare Assistant help healthcare professionals with the day-to-day care of patients. d 1 - 6 Counsellor you enable people to explore their feelings in a safe and comfortable environment. d i i 1 - 2 Conservation Youth Worker you work with young people helping them appreciate nature. d 6 Speech and Language Therapist you assess and support people with communication problems. d i i Social Worker, you help support and protect people facing difficulties. d d 6 Practice nurse you treat and educate parts of society, from babies to old people. 6 i i

47. I F P S

48. I You want to think in private. S You want things you can experience now. F You like to consider peoples’ feelings. Your characteristics ISFP P You are adaptable, and like change. Your strengths Your weaknesses You are a good listener, you accurately observe and reflect. Other people may find you antisocial. I I You can ensure things will work in practice. Other people might get frustrated by your lack of imagination. S S F You can understand how people are feeling and why they react the way they do. F You might be unable to make tough decisions. P You can adapt to change, seeing things from all angles. You might fail to complete tasks on time. P

49. I Research and listening skills S Pragmatism and tactical thinking F Empathy Your transferable skills ISFP P Adaptability and Lateral thinking. Your preferred learning style Your ideal role You like quiet with a few people, or just on your own. Jobs where you can provide a practical service to people, look after animals, or work with nature. I You are more interested in seeing something work practically than in knowing the theory of why it works. Jobs where you can use your practical skills to craft things S F You enjoy problems that involve understanding or helping people. You like variety and the chance to be spontaneous. P

50. 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. • Now Scroll to next slide.... d i