As a kid, I thought it would be great to be a seagull because I would be able to swim and fly. Having the choice must be wonderful. Since I am legally blind, I was curious about birds’ inability to see glass. According to birdwatchingdaily.com, this is because rather than the glass, the bird sees whatever is on the other side or a reflection from the surrounding area. If it spots something enticing, like a plant, the poor bird gathers momentum and flies right into the window. Well, this … [Read more...]
Employers Are Looking for You!
Deciding on the type of work you want to do or choosing a new career can be challenging. For previous generations, it was pretty cut-and-dried. You went to work, college or in to the military. However, things are changing. A college education is extremely expensive and does not guarantee employment after graduation. On October 16, 2015, ClarkHoward.com featured “Apprenticeships may be a better alternative to college”. Clark states: “5.9 million high-paying technical jobs are now … [Read more...]
Find the Field of Your Dreams
Think about the activities you enjoy. Possibly, when you see a sign for an Open House, you walk through and take a look even if you’re not searching for a new home. Maybe you want to see the design of the house, check out the cabinetry or chat with the real estate agent about the housing market. Whatever it is that interests you reflects your personality type. When working with a Career Counselor, the best first step for you may not be to identify a specific job, but rather a potential … [Read more...]
Speeding Toward Career Success
In the Journal of Psychological Type (Issue 2, 2014), McPeek and Breiner reported that: Personality theory is rich with stories of and evidence of “unseen forces influencing your behavior, often in ways outside of your awareness”. These forces drive how you perform tasks and respond to situations. Do you prefer to be structured or spontaneous in your approach? Are you more comfortable having a strict schedule or the freedom to do things randomly? This aspect of your personality is reflected … [Read more...]
What Drives You?
Two central factors determine your personality type: the way you prefer to gather information, focusing on specifics (Sensing) or observing the relationships between things (iNtuition) and your preferred approach when making decisions, using an objective (Thinking) or subjective (Feeling) approach. Although you use both approaches when gathering information and making decisions, you probably notice that one comes more naturally than the other. The four functions that drive your personality … [Read more...]
GPS: Goals Personality Strategy – Choosing your career direction
From an early age, instructions from family members and educators along with messages from the media, act as the compass we use to guide us. At the same time, your own unique inborn personality type begins to emerge. With time, your natural preferences and tendencies become evident in school and at work. That’s when it’s time to toss the compass and begin using your own goals, preferences and skills as tools to help you choose the career and/or educational route that is best for … [Read more...]
Brain Street
I’m reading the book “Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving at Work, Home & School” (Second Edition). According to author John Medina, sending e-mails, answering phones, Instant Messaging, and on MySpace—all at the same time increases your error rate to 50% and doubles the time it takes you to complete a task. Medina states: “The brain is a sequential processor and large fractions of a second are consumed every time the brain switches tasks. This is why cell-phone talkers are a … [Read more...]
Getting Off to a Good Start
On her July 29, 2015 broadcast of “Call 12 for Action”, featured on Providence, Rhode Island’s ABC affiliate, Susan Hogan reported that many students are pursuing volunteer work or internships, rather than paid jobs, to gain experience. This also provides an opportunity to “test drive” a job and the work environment. While attending college in the 1980s, I participated in the RI State Government Internship program. I was working full-time, earning minimum wage while my friends made … [Read more...]
ABILITY is the Root Word in Disability
Selecting a career or educational program that’s right for you can be challenging. After all, you are making a decision that will have a major impact on your future. If you have a disability or medical condition, there may be some specific factors to consider. However, it’s important to first focus upon your strengths and capabilities. Find the career and type of work environment that’s best for you. What types of work are interesting to you? How and where do you accomplish … [Read more...]
Look at the past. See the future.
Beginning in childhood, your unique, inborn personality type began to develop. This was reflected in your interests and play activities. As we mature, everyone discovers how some school subjects and assignments are interesting and the work comes naturally. At the same time, others are particularly challenging and even frustrating. On March 11, 2015 www.forbes.com featured “6 Ways College Students Can Better Prepare For A Career In Business”, contributed by Drew Hendricks, which states: … [Read more...]