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1. 1.02 Objective 1.02: Critique individual characteristics/traits, interests/preferences, ability levels, skill acquisition, talents/aptitudes, learning styles/learning preferences and values in terms of a variety of personal, social, lifestyle and career goals. (Refer to findings in Objective 1.01)

2. What will we learn in this section? • Generalize tentative personal, social, lifestyle and career goals. • Analyze individual characteristics/traits, interests/preferences, ability levels, skill acquisition, talents/aptitudes, learning styles/learning preferences and values to determine areas of relevance to personal, social, lifestyle and career goals. • Critique compatibility of individual characteristic/traits, interests/preferences, ability levels, skill acquisition, talents/aptitudes, learning styles/learning preferences and values with tentative personal, social, educational, career and lifestyle goals.

3. Top 10 Jobs for “People” People • 1. Teacher • 2. Human Resources Manager • 3. Guidance Counselor • 4. Career Counselor • 5. Psychologist • 6. Social Worker • 7. Child Care Worker • 8. Physical Therapist • 9. Fund-raiser • 10. Hotel Manager

4. What is a “People” Person? • someone who enjoys being with other people and easily becomes friends with them • an outgoing person with good communication skills

5. Jobs for People who like Variety • Fashion Buyer • Fashion Designer • ER Nurse • Police Detective • Animal Control Officer • Paralegal • Entrepreneur • take on the risk of starting a business with the promise of substantial reward if the venture succeeds • Art Director • develop the look and style of print or digital media, creating features for magazines, newspapers and Web sites that are visually appealing and present information clearly. • Special Education Teacher

6. What is a “Variety Person” • People who like variety like: • diversity, change, variation, difference, diversification, heterogeneity, many-sidedness, multifariousness • People who like variety in their lives and enjoy trying new things • If a person that likes variety takes a job as an assembly line worker, toll booth attendant, cashier or a job like these, the person is likely to be unhappy preforming the same tasks every day

7. Holland Codes • Holland Codes-Codes (career personality types) developed by Dr. John Holland based on the assumption that people can be grouped into six personality types. These codes can be compared to characteristics important to occupations.

8. Holland Codes • The six personality and work environment types described by Holland are as follows: • Realistic - practical, physical, hands-on, tool-oriented • Welder • Investigative - analytical, intellectual, scientific, explorative • Homicide Detective • Artistic - creative, original, independent, chaotic • Clothing Designer • Social - cooperative, supporting, helping, healing/nurturing • Teacher • Enterprising - competitive environments, leadership, persuading • Hospitality • Conventional - detail-oriented, organizing, clerical • Finance

9. SOCIAL – The “Helpers” • They are- • Friendly, helpful, idealistic, outgoing, understanding, cooperative, generous responsible, forgiving, patient, empathic, kind, persuasive • Potential Career Options- • Air Traffic Controller, Athletic Trainer , Physical Therapist, City Manager, College Professor , Police Officer, Preschool Worker, Counseling Psychologist , Professional Athlete, Counselor/Therapist, Probation and Parole Officer, Cosmetologist, Detective, Elementary School Teacher, Registered Nurse, Hairstylist, School Counselor, High School Teacher, School Principal-Administrator, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Special Education Teacher, Speech Pathologist, Mail Carrier , Medical Record Administrator, X-Ray Technician , Occupational Therapist, Paralegal, Park Naturalist

10. CONVENTIONAL – The “Organizers” • They are- • well-organized, accurate, numerically inclined, methodical, efficient, conforming, orderly, practical, systematic, structured, polite, ambitious, obedient, persistent • Potential Career Options- • Internal Auditor, Accountant, Accounting Clerk and Bookkeeper, Administrative Assistant, Legal Secretary, Bank Teller, Budget Analyst, Medical Records Technician , Building Inspector, Safety Inspector, Cashier, Service Station Attendant, Tax Consultant, Clerk, Court Reporter, File Clerk, Financial Analyst, Insurance Adjuster

11. ENTERPRISING – The “Persuaders” • They are- • self-confident, assertive, sociable, persuasive, enthusiastic, energetic, adventurous, popular, impulsive, ambitious, agreeable, talkative, spontaneous, optimistic • Potential Career Options- • Advertising Sales Representative, Hotel Manager, Automobile Sales Worker Financial Planner, Barber/Hairdresser, Insurance Adjuster, Bartender, Insurance Agent, Lawyer/Attorney, Cook/Chef, Public Relations Representative, Real Estate Agent, Dental Assistant, Restaurant Manager, Retail Sales Person, Retail Store Manager, Emergency Medical Technician, Flight Attendant, Stockbroker, Funeral Director, Tax Accountant, Health Services Manager

12. ARTISTIC (Artisan) – The “Creators” • They are- • Creative, imaginative, innovative, unconventional, emotional, independent, expressive, original, introspective, impulsive, sensitive, courageous, open, complicated, idealistic, nonconforming • Potential Career Options- • Actor/Actress, Photographer, Writers/Editors, Music Teacher, Architect, Clothing/Fashion Designer, Dancer, Choreographer, Drama Teacher, English Teacher, Fashion Illustrator, Furniture Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Journalist/Reporter, Landscape Architect, Museum Curator

13. INVESTIGATIVE- The “Thinkers” • They Are- • scientific, observant, precise, scholarly, cautious, intellectually self-confident, introspective, reserved, broad-minded, base decisions on thoughts and facts, independent, logical, complex, curious, systematic problem solving, • Potential Career Options- • Geologist, Hazardous Waste Technician, Horticulturist, Anthropologist, Archeologist , Biochemist, Biologist, Mathematician, Medical Lab Technologist, Meteorologist, Chemical Technician, Nurse Practitioner, Chemist, Pharmacist, Chiropractor, Physician Assistant, Computer Engineer, Psychologist, Computer Programmer, Computer Systems Analyst, Software Engineer, Dentist, Veterinarian, Electrical Engineer, Web Site Developer, Geographer

14. REALISTIC - The “Do-ers” • They are- • Practical, athletic, straightforward/frank, mechanically inclined, a nature lover, thrifty, curious about the physical world, stable, concrete, reserved, self-controlled, independent, ambitious, systematic, persistent • Potential Career Options- • Air-Conditioning Mechanics , Architectural Drafter, Automotive Engineer, Automobile Body Repairer , Bricklayer, Carpenter , Plumber, Jeweler , Firefighter , Farm Manager, Farmer , Welder, Woodworker, Sailor, Property Manager, Tailor, Truck Driver

15. The Four Keirsey Temperaments • Guardians • speak mostly of their duties and responsibilities, of what they can keep an eye on and take good care of • careful to obey the laws, follow the rules, and respect the rights of others. • Idealists • speak mostly of what they hope for and imagine might be possible for people • want to act in good conscience, always trying to reach their goals without compromising their personal code of ethics.

16. The Four Keirsey Temperaments • Artisans • speak mostly about what they see right in front of them, about what they can get their hands on • will do whatever works, whatever gives them a quick, effective payoff, even if they have to bend the rules. • Rationals • speak mostly of what new problems intrigue them and what new solutions they envision, and always pragmatic • act as efficiently as possible to achieve their objectives, ignoring arbitrary rules and conventions if need be.

17. Need to Know… • Because abilities are learned, they will change with experience • Having awareness of strengths and weaknesses in skill level helps an individual to set appropriate goals • An IQ score can give a good indication of the amount of success an individual might have in occupational groups

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