What I Learned from Unit 12

Introduction

So I recently took a bunch of surveys and turned in some projects about jobs and career choices.  It made me ask myself some doubt-filled questions about my future. "What kind of job will I have, and will I even be good enough for the job I really want? What kind of person will I be? Will people like me? Will I like me?" So far, none of those questions show any signs of being answered any time soon, but the surveys I took showed me what kind of jobs the current me might have and the kind of person I am(according to survey results).

What I Learned

About My Possible/Likely Careers

According to the survey results from checkoutacollege.com, I'm likely to be happiest in one of the following career fields:

• Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
• Human Services
• Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

My Thoughts on My Possible Careers

I wasn't necessarily floored by the first two suggestions       those are both careers that I've considered before      but a job in law enforcement... are they talking about me?! I'm not one to judge what something is like before I try it, but I just can't picture myself in a police officer uniform, or as a lawyer, or anything of the sort. However, you never know; maybe one day I will actually end up in that career field and enjoy myself.

About Myself

According to Human-metrics, I am an INFJ personality type.  I have to say, I was surprised by how very similar the description of this personality type was to my actual self. 

What is an INFJ?

 "Strongly humanitarian in outlook, INFJs tend to be idealists, and because of their J preference for closure and completion, they are generally "doers" as well as dreamers." 

"...INFJs are true introverts, who can only be emotionally intimate and fulfilled with a chosen few from among their long-term friends, family, or obvious "soul mates." "

"...There can sometimes be a "tug-of-war" between NF vision and idealism and the J practicality that urges compromise for the sake of achieving the highest priority goals. And the I and J combination, while perhaps enhancing self-awareness, may make it difficult for INFJs to articulate their deepest and most convoluted feelings."

"Usually self-expression comes more easily to INFJs on paper, as they tend to have strong writing skills. Since in addition they often possess a strong personal charisma, INFJs are generally well-suited to the "inspirational" professions such as teaching (especially in higher education) and religious leadership. Psychology and counseling are other obvious choices..."

"Beneath the quiet exterior, INFJs hold deep convictions about the weightier matters of life.Those who are activists - INFJs gravitate toward such a role - are there for the cause, not for personal glory or political power."

"Accurately suspicious about others' motives, INFJs are not easily led.These are the people that you can rarely fool any of the time.Though affable and sympathetic to most, INFJs are selective about their friends." 

My Thoughts on my Personality

As previously noted, I was surprised by the accuracy of these statements. It turns out that I have thought about being a teacher once or twice, and I do have a passion for writing even though I don't think I'm that good at it...I intend to improve at some point. It's also true that I can only be really open and expressive (on a personal level) with those that I'm close to. I often find myself thinking about social issues and forming my own opinions about them, and am more often than not able to tell if someone's lying to me.

Sources: http://earthkw.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/careers.jpg

http://www.humanmetrics.com/personality/infj

http://checkoutacollege.com/explorecareers/interestsurvey.aspx