introduction

Are you undecided about which major or career path to choose?

You are a unique individual, full of potential to pursue and accomplish your career dreams. Sometimes it
can seem overwhelming to figure out which step to take next. With a little reflection and organization,
however, this process can be so much easier.

Finding Your Career Fit is a 4-step process to discover your interests, personality type, skills/talents, and
values that complement various career environments. While these 4 areas will be assessed individually, it is
important to consider where they overlap in order to explore careers that would be a good fit for you.

It is in the overlap of these 4 areas that your career fit can be identified.

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 your career daydream
DIRECTIONS: Close your eyes and imagine yourself in your dream career. Then, answer the following
questions. What do your responses reveal about possible careers you could explore?

1. What time would you wake up in the morning? ________________________________________________

2. What would you wear to work?_____________________________________________________________

3. Do you imagine yourself living in a house, apartment, condo, etc.?_________________________________

4. How would you get to work? (car, train, bus, other)______________________________________________

5. What would your work setting look like? (office, outdoors, home office, classroom, other)________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

6. How many people would you prefer to work with? (a lot, a few, work independently) ___________________

7. How active would you be throughout the day? (sitting, standing, walking, lifting, traveling)

________________________________________________________________________________________

8. What would be the focus/purpose of your work? (helping people, developing a product, etc.)

________________________________________________________________________________________

9. What are three work activities that you would want to incorporate during the day?_____________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

10. How would you serve others in the work you do?______________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

11. What annual salary would you desire to make in this profession?_________________________________

12. What would your personal life look like? (single, relationship, married, children, pets,

hobbies)_________________________________________________________________________________

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 what you enjoy
DIRECTIONS: Think about your interests on a personal level when responding to the following questions:

1. What books, TV shows, movies, or other entertainment do you MOST enjoy?

2. What are your hobbies?

3. What do you enjoy talking about with others?

4. What do you do on a regular basis that you would enjoy doing for free – unconcerned about payment?

What are the THEMES within the information you listed above (i.e., adventure, helping people, researching,
leading, etc.)? Even if you have multiple interests, noticing your themes can be a good starting point to identify
majors and careers that align with your interests.

Go to O*NET, http://www.onetonline.org. Here, you can use keywords in the “Quick Search” box to search
for jobs related to your interests.

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 your interests
DIRECTIONS: Put a check by each activity you enjoy. Then, add up the checks in each column and total each section.
What are your top 3 interest areas (i.e., Artistic, Enterprising, Social – AES)? List your top 3 on the next page.

Realistic Investigative Artistic

Producing tangible results Solving abstract problems Composing music

Fixing things Analyzing information Acting, performing
Constructing, building Conducting research Decorating
Using tools Learning new facts Playing instruments
Being outdoors Exploring theories Designing
Making things work Collecting data Going to museums
Action-oriented activities Detailed activities Attending concerts
Working with my hands Academic achievement Writing poetry, stories
Hunting, camping, hiking Developing knowledge Reading
Solving problems Designing systems Dancing, yoga
Repairing, refinishing Working in lab Drawing, painting
Using equipment Enjoy scientific settings Cooking, entertaining

______ Total ______ Total ______ Total

Social Enterprising Conventional

Working in groups Speaking in public Using spreadsheets

Supporting others Fund-raising Keeping records
Building relationships Debating ideas Filing, organizing
Communication Persuading, influential Making charts, graphs
Listening to people Chairing committees Writing reports
Collaborating Managing people Attention to detail
Encouraging Competing Using computer software
Empowering Asserting ideas Conducting analyses
Helping others Taking risks Creating efficiency
Teaching, instructing Earning money Office procedures
Coaching, training Being an entrepreneur Performing calculations
Volunteering Negotiating Following the rules

______ Total _____ Total ______ Total

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your top 3 interests: ___ ___ ___
DIRECTIONS: Find your 3-letter code’s descriptions below. On page 17, write themes that match who you are
as well as careers of interest in the space provided for INTERESTS.

Possible Careers
Realistic Investigative Artistic Social Enterprising Conventional

Architect Professor Photographer Counselor Brand Manager Accountant

Carpenter Lab Technician Artist Teacher Sales Rep. Logistician
Mechanics Researcher Actor/Actress Trainer PR Specialist Developer
Police Officer Physicist Writer Psychologist Manager Insurance Agent
Engineer Chemist Dancer Nurse Realtor Administrator
Farm Manager Geologist Teacher Therapist Politician Librarian
Forester Biologist Journalist Dietician Finance Advisor Banker
Athlete Math Teacher Event Planner Coach Investor Analyst
Veterinarian Doctor Chef Pastor Speaker Auditor
Military Officer Investigator Musician Care Provider Copy Writer Realtor
Gardener City Planner Designer Translator Entrepreneur Actuary

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 your personality
DIRECTIONS:

1. In the following 4 sections, put a check next to the sentence, on either side, that best describes how you
tend to think or act on a daily basis.

2. Add up each column.

3. Subtract the lower number from the higher number and circle the corresponding number on the scale below
to see where you range. (Example: Extraversion 6 – Introversion 3 = Circle 3 on the Extraversion side)

4. If you have an equal amount of checks on each side, circle “0” to indicate a balance in those areas.

5. What THEMES emerge?

Self-assessment is based on the Myers –Briggs Personality Type Indicator

1. How we interact with the world and where we gain energy

EXTRAVERSION INTROVERTION
Are energized by being with other people Are energized by spending time alone

Like being the center of attention Avoid being the center of attention

Act, then think Think, then act

Tend to think out loud Think through ideas inside your head
Are easier to “read” and know; share Are more private; prefer to share
personal information more freely personal information with a select few

Talk more than listen Listen more than talk

Communicate with enthusiasm Keep your enthusiasm to yourself

Respond quickly; enjoy a fast pace Respond after thinking things through

Prefer breadth to depth Prefer depth to breadth

Total Extraversion Score Total Introversion Score

EXTRAVERSION 9----8----7----6----5----4----3----2----1----0----1----2----3----4----5----6----7----8----9 INTROVERTION

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 2. How we learn about the world

SENSING INTUITION
Trust what is certain and concrete Trust inspiration and inference
Like new ideas only if they have practical Like new ideas and concepts for their
application own sake

Value realism and common sense Value imagination and innovation

Like to learn new skills; get bored easily
Like to use and hone established skills after mastering skills
Present information in a step by step
manner Present big-picture information

Oriented to the present Oriented toward the future

Total Sensing Score Total Intuition Score

SENSING 6-----5-----4-----3-----2-----1-----0-----1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6 INTUITION

3. How we make decisions

THINKING FEELING
Step back; apply impersonal analysis to Step forward; consider the effect of
problems actions on others
Value logic, justice, and fairness; one Value empathy and harmony; see the
standard for all exception to the rule
Naturally like to please others; show
Naturally see flaws and tend to be critical appreciation easily
May be seen as heartless, insensitive and May be seen as over-emotional,
uncaring illogical, and weak
Consider it more important to be truthful than Consider it important to be tactful as
tactful well as truthful
Believe feelings are valid only if they are Believe any feeling is valid, whether it
logical makes sense or not
Are motivated by a desire for achievement Are motivated by a desire to be
and accomplishment appreciated
Total Thinking Score Total Feeling Score

THINKING 7-----6-----5-----4-----3-----2-----1-----0-----1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7 FEELING

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 4. How we prefer to live

JUDGING PERCEIVING
Are happiest after decisions are made Are happiest leaving their options open
Have a “play ethic”; enjoy now, finish
Have a “work ethic”; work first, play later the job later
Set goals and work towards achieving them Change goals as new information
on time becomes available

Prefer knowing what you are getting into Like adapting to new situations
Are product-oriented (emphasis is on Are process-oriented (emphasis is on
completing the task) how the task is completed)

Derive satisfaction from finishing projects Derive satisfaction from starting projects
See time as a finite resource and take See time as a renewable resource and
deadlines seriously see deadlines as elastic
Total Judging Score Total Perceiving Score

JUDGING 7-----6-----5-----4-----3-----2-----1-----0-----1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7 PERCEIVING

YOUR PERSONALITY CODE: ______ ______ ______ ______

Now go online to complete the TypeFocus personality assessment

TypeFocus is an interactive online program that helps you assess your personality type strengths, explore
options, and develop career plans. This site will provide a full description of your personality type and a
summary of careers that might be a good fit for you.

DIRECTIONS:
1. Go to http://career.uga.edu/majors_careers/assessments and click on TypeFocus!
2. Enter your information in the appropriate spaces
3. Site access code: uga4400
4. Under the Self Assessments Tab, click personality and begin your assessment.
After You Finish:
1. Find your 4-letter code, using the first letter of each of your strongest descriptors (example: INTP).
2. Start looking at the many careers that line up with your personality code by searching online
3. Come talk with your Career Consultant at the Career Center to learn more about your assessment results

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 16 personality types
DIRECTIONS: Find your 4-letter code below. On page 17, write themes that match who you are as well as
careers of interest in the space provided for PERSONALITY.

ESTP ESFP ESTJ ESFJ

Flexible Outgoing Practical Warmhearted

Immediate results Lover of Life Realistic Cooperative
Energetic Enthusiastic Decisive Desire harmony
Problem solver Realistic Organized Determined
Present focus Flexible, adaptable Efficient Loyal
Spontaneous Motivate others Enjoys routine Need appreciation
Active with others Spontaneous Forceful Organized
Learn by doing Learn best by doing Natural leader Dependable
Fun to be around Problem Solving Creates structure Enjoys variety
Love detail Present Focused Honest Practical

Possible Careers Possible Careers Possible Careers Possible Careers

Sales Representatives Artists Military Leaders Nurses
Marketing Personnel Performers & Actors Business Leaders Teachers
Police & Detectives Counselors Police & Detectives Childcare Providers
Athletes Fashion Designers Judges Family Physicians
Paramedics Interior Decorators Financial Officers Counselors
Entrepreneurs Photographers Sales Representatives Office Managers

ENFJ ENFP ENTP ENTJ

Warm Enthusiastic Outspoken Decisive

Empathetic Imaginative Resourceful Natural leader
Catalyst for growth Confident Analytical Enjoy goal setting
Loyal Wants affirmation Dislike routine Well read
Sociable Spontaneous Creative Enjoy learning
Inspiring leader Flexible Communication Forceful
Genuine Genuine Debater Driven
Likes structure Future focused Value knowledge Impatient
People skills Natural leader Logical Communication
Dislike criticism Creative Solving problems Future focus

Possible Careers Possible Careers Possible Careers Possible Careers

Consultants Consultants Lawyers Entrepreneurs
Psychologists Psychologists Engineers Lawyers
Social Workers Teachers Scientists Judges
Teachers Actors Sales Representatives Business Administrators
Human Resources Writers Computer Programmers Professors
Event Coordinators Politicians Psychologists Managers

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 Find more personality descriptions and details on these websites:
• http://www.personalitypage.com/html/careers.html
• http://www.16personalities.com/personality-types

ISTP ISFP ISTJ ISFJ

Tolerant & flexible Quiet Quiet, work alone Loyal

Loyal & fair Sensitive & kind Serious Quiet
Quiet observer Present focused Like structure Responsible
Analytical Personal space Practical Committed
Independent Loyal Realistic Accurate
High standards Dislike conflict Responsible Orderly & structured
Present focus Trusting Logical Highly observant
Logical & practical Service oriented Organized Detail oriented
Use of 5 senses Learn by doing Value tradition Value tradition
Adventurous spirit Flexible schedule Natural leader Tangible goals

Possible Careers Possible Careers Possible Careers Possible Careers

Chiropractors Veterinarians Managers Physicians
Police Detectives Interior Designers Military Officers Teachers
Coach/Trainers Pediatricians Administrators Librarians
Carpenters Physical Therapists Teachers Interior Designers
ER Physicians Police Officers Lawyers Guidance Counselors
Marine Biologists Fashion Designers Accountants Physical Therapists

INFP INTJ INTP INFJ

Service oriented Achieving goals Loves theory Loves ideas

Idealistic Analytical Abstract Conscientious
Loyal Independent Loves ideas Committed
Curious High standards Quiet Strong value system
Flexible Competent Solves problems Visionary
Strong values Create order Flexible Organized
Future focus Future focus Creative Idealistic
Creative Value own opinion Values knowledge Complex & deep
Sensitive Dislike routine Future focus Future focus
Value relationships Value knowledge Internal Creative

Possible Careers Possible Careers Possible Careers Possible Careers

Journalists Scientists Software Designers Counselors
Architects Engineers Research Specialists Teachers
Researchers Psychologists Financial Analysts Religious Workers
Psychologists Pharmacologist Professors Social Workers
Social Workers Web Designers Creative Writers HR Managers
Musicians Investment Analysts Pharmacists Museum Curators

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 your skills
DIRECTIONS: Put a check in the box next to each skill you enjoy using on a daily basis and then add up your
checks in each section. Then, look back to see which categories contain your strongest skills! List your
strongest skills in the SKILLS category on page 17.

I. WORKING WITH PEOPLE

A. Helping/Human Relations

Skill I Enjoy Using Total ____/ 10__

 Active listening, caring
 Developing rapport and trust
 Working with groups
 Understanding, empathizing, accepting
 Helping others clarify alternatives, values and needs
 Counseling, advising
 Interviewing, referring, consulting
 Dealing constructively with difficult people/situations
 Advocating, negotiating for others, confronting
 Working with special populations, social service

B. Management

Skill I Enjoy Using Total ____/ 7__

 Organization, coordinating (people, programs, structures)
 Supervising, managing, directing, motivating
 Establishing, planning, developing
 Implementing policies and procedures
 Producing, setting up, assigning, maintaining
 Problem-solving, trouble-shooting
 Reconciling conflicts, mediating

C. Communication/Teaching

Skill I Enjoy Using

Total ____/ 8__
 Speaking, conversing, telephone skills
 Helping the general public, providing resources
 Office writing- memos, letters, reports, minutes
 Journalistic writing - newspapers, magazines, blogs
 Proofreading, editing, revising, adapting
 Reading, translating, interpreting
 Teaching, instructing, coaching, tutoring, training
 Leading discussion groups/workshops/performing

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D. Public Relations/Promotional Sales

Skill I Enjoy Using

Total ____/ 8__
 Representing (an employer, an organization, an issue)
 Lobbying, building support, advocating
 Coordinating conflicting groups to work together
 Selling (commodities, services, programs, ideas)
 Public presentations, debating, media appearances
 Public information, press releases, newsletters, publicity
 Organizing, planning, executing, producing, directing
 Theatrical poise, stage presence, audio-visual presentations

E. Administration/Leadership

Skill I Enjoy Using

 Initiating action, working without supervision, working under stress Total ____/ 7__
 Defining objectives, setting standards, compromising
 Analyzing situations objectively
 Simplifying complex problems (breaking them down)
 Prioritizing tasks, revising goals, managing time
 Evaluating, reviewing, recommending
 Delegating responsibility, chairing meetings

II. WORKING WITH DATA

A. Numbers/Finance/Office

Skill I Enjoy Using Total ____/ 7__

 Computing, calculating, estimating, projecting
 Bookkeeping, accounting, auditing
 Cost analysis, financial planning, budget management
 Taking inventory, appraising, purchasing, buying
 Designing office forms, procedures, filing
 Using statistics, compiling statistical reports
 Attention to detail, follow-through, accuracy, precision

B. Research Analysis

Skill I Enjoy Using Total ____/ 7__

 Gathering information, investigation, surveying
 Organizing, classifying, sorting information into categories
 Dissecting, abstracting, seeing patterns of meaning in results
 Conceptualizing, coming up with theories
 Writing articles, summaries, reports
 Synthesizing, getting to essence of core tasks
 Seeing inter-relations between different phenomena

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C. Observation/Problem Solving
Total ____/ 5__
Skill I Enjoy Using
 Sensing, perceiving, examining
 Diagnosing, estimating, anticipating, projecting
 Drawing plans, drafting
 Designing experiments and tests
 Tracing errors to their source

III. WORKING WITH THINGS

A. Physical/Mechanical
Total ____/ 9__
Skill I Enjoy Using
 Manual Dexterity
 Performing intricate lab procedures, preparing slides
 Operating equipment, computers
 Working with scientific instruments, laboratory machinery, mechanical devices
 Using tools, operating heavy machinery (trucks, cranes)
 Skilled-trades-carpentry, masonry, plumbing
 Plant care, gardening, farming, landscaping
 Hiking, walking, camping, bicycling, swimming, dancing
 Traveling, navigating

B. Design and Construction

Skill I Enjoy Using Total ____/ 5__

 Molding, shaping, composing
 Fixing, adapting, repairing
 Measuring physical accuracy or quality
 Drawing plans, drafting, crafts
 Mechanical problem solving, mechanical ingenuity

What are your top 3 SKILL areas? (Leadership, Helping Others, etc.) Record your top 3 below and in the
SKILLS section on page 17.

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 your values
DIRECTIONS: Sometimes all of our values cannot be represented in every potential career. With this idea in
mind, identify your top 5 values and list them in order from most important to least important in the VALUES
section on the following page.

Work Values Description Importance

Being involved in several activities; changing from one activity to
Variety another often; having new experiences
Accuracy Doing things in a correct and precise manner; being exact

Independence Being free to make decisions and plans using your own judgment
Doing exciting things that often involve the unexpected, danger, or
Adventure risk
Routine Doing something the same way each time
Being involved with people; sharing ideas; developing plans; being
Interaction part of a group
Mechanical Working with things, objects, tools, and machines

Creativity Developing new things or ideas; doing things in a new way

Social Helping others and being concerned about their needs

Production Using your physical skills to work on or make things
Leadership Planning activities and managing the duties of others
Scientific Experimenting, testing, and trying things
Communication Presenting ideas through speaking or writing
Business Selling or promoting an idea, product, or service to people

Expression Interpreting and expressing feelings, ideas and information

Influencing the thinking and behavior of others by providing ideas and

Influence information to change their opinions and attitudes

Recognition Achieving acceptance, acknowledgement, appreciation, renown

Economic Reward Receiving good pay, fringe benefits, and economic incentives
Performing work that provides standing in the eyes of others and
Esteem evokes respect
Power Being in authority, directing others, and making important decisions

Diversity Prefers an environment where diversity is valued

Proximity Working close to where family and friends are located

Desires a certain type of work environment: social, casual,
Environment professional, indoor, outdoor

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 your career fit
DIRECTIONS: Under interests, personality, skills, and values, list some of the themes/key words that you
found in each category (Example: under personality (Introvert) – likes to meet with people one-on-one).

INTERESTS PERSONALITY
(Pages 6-7) (Pages 8-12)

SKILLS VALUES
(Pages 13-15) (Page 16)

What careers would you like to explore that complement all 4 areas (interests, personality, skills, and values)?

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