Do What You Are Find Your Right Job

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1 Do What You re Find Your Right Job Introduction Congratulations! You re on your way to finding a satisfying job. This report is based on twenty-five years of ground-breaking research and helps people find the most satisfying jobs, based on their personality type. Why is it important to know your Personality Type? Because that knowledge can help you quickly identify which jobs will best use your natural strengths and be the most satisfying. Each type has its own strengths and weaknesses. When your work lets you use your strengths say working with numbers then you enjoy it and do it well. But if your work requires you to do things that don t come naturally to you such as standing up in front of people and making a speech then you won t enjoy it as much or do it as well. Your four-letter Personality Type is ISTJ, which stands for Introvert, Sensing, Thinking, Judging. Your type is about 7-10 percent of the merican population. This report is all about you! It will help you understand what you need in a career for it to be satisfying, identify several specific jobs that might be right for you and help you conduct the most successful job search. bout Your Personality Type s you read this description, it should sound a lot like you. But every person is an individual, so it won t sound exactly like you. If you re not sure if this really is your type, ask someone who knows you well to read it and get their opinion. If both of you don t think it is accurate, you may need to take the assessment again. ISTJs are responsible, reliable, hardworking people. Direct and no-nonsense, they say what they mean and mean what they say. They pay attention to details, and are careful and accurate with facts. ISTJs have a strong work ethic and generally choose to get their tasks done before they take time to relax. ISTJs also have excellent memories for details and can usually recall past events very clearly. Quiet and independent, ISTJs are often happiest when they have plenty of time alone without interruption. They know what they have to do and how to do it and usually don t need or want supervision. Even when they are relaxing, ISTJs are productive and often enjoy using their hands to do crafts such as woodworking, restoring antique autos, cooking or needlepoint. Many also enjoy reading about real things and being a part of nature by hiking, fishing, or camping. ISTJs are happiest living with a familiar routine and may become uncomfortable or anxious when faced with new challenges. They tend mistrust unproven ways of doing

2 things. They pride themselves on their efficiency, and tend to resist changes that don t promise immediate, practical benefits. Logical and objective, ISTJs carefully weigh pros and cons of a choice and then decide what makes the most sense. They are not likely to be significantly influenced by how people will feel about their decisions, so they may at times seem uncaring. lthough they like to help their families and friends, they can make tough, unpopular decisions when necessary. ISTJs are very fair people, and tend to pay attention to arguments based on facts, not feelings. With their great concentration, ISTJs are not easily distracted from the task in front of them. Their determination is one of their greatest assets, but it can also make them seem inflexible when they are unexpectedly forced to change their plans. They tend to be conservative by nature and may be reluctant to take risks. Below is a list of common strengths for people of your type. Some items on this list will fit you better than others. Try to identify the five strengths that are most true for you. This exercise will help you in two ways: to identify jobs that that uses your strengths, and to be able to tell future employers what you have to offer them. Your work-related strengths what you probably do well: Desire to get the job done right the first time Readiness to follow standard procedures bility to concentrate on one task at a time bility to work alone Strong organizational skills Close attention to specifics, facts and details bility to work within an established set of rules Strong sense of responsibility - can be counted on to do what you say will do Clear work ethic; you feel it is important to be productive Determination to accomplish your goals Below is a list of common weaknesses for people of your type. Some items on this list will fit you better than others. Try to identify the five weaknesses that are most true for you. This exercise will help you in two ways: to identify things that don t come naturally to you that you need to work on, and to help you avoid repeating the same mistakes. Your work-related weaknesses may include: Reluctance to embrace new, untested ideas Discomfort with change Impatience with things that take too long focus on present needs that may leave out future needs Inflexibility or unwillingness to change when necessary Inability to focus on the big picture and see long-term affects Lack of concern about how people will be affected by decisions Unwillingness to support needed change

3 Below is a list of Career Satisfiers those things which you need in a job for it to be most satisfying. Try to identify the top five that are most true for you. This exercise will help you compare different jobs to see which will be a better-fit. What you need in a career for it to be satisfying. Doing work that: 1. Lets you use your ability to remember important facts and details 2. Involves a real product or service 3. Lets you be independent, with plenty of time to work alone 4. Is done in a traditional setting, where you will not have to take unnecessary risks 5. Has results that are measurable; standards are used and respected 6. Has clear objectives and a well defined organization 7. Gives you enough time to prepare before turning in your work, hopefully in a small group setting 8. Gives you increasing levels of responsibility, where you are evaluated simply on how well you do your job 9. Is done in a workplace where your judgment and experience are valued 10. llows you to reach goals by providing you with the tools and materials you need Some satisfying jobs for ISTJs: Below is a list of several jobs that might be a good fit for many ISTJs. But you will enjoy a job a lot more if it involves something you re personally interested in. Try to identify at least five jobs that you d like to learn more about. GREEN JOBS Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers Biofuels Production Managers Biomass Production Managers Geothermal Technicians Hydroelectric Production Managers Methane Capturing System Engineers/Installers/Project Managers Solar Energy Installation Managers Solar Energy Systems Engineers Wind Energy Operations Managers Wind Energy Product Managers Wind Energy Engineers utomotive Engineers Fuel Cell Engineers Logistics nalysts Logistics Engineers Logistics Managers Supply Chain Managers Transportation Engineers Energy uditors Energy Engineers

4 utomotive Engineers Biochemical Engineers Electrical Engineering Technologists Electromechanical Engineering Technologists Electronics Engineering Technologists Energy Engineers Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists Investment Underwriters Manufacturing Engineering Technologists Manufacturing Engineers Mechanical Engineering Technologists Robotics Engineers Supply Chain Managers Transportation Engineers Validation Engineers Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers Environmental Certification Specialists Industrial Engineering Technologists Mechatronics Engineers Microsystems Engineers Nanosystems Engineers Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists Photonics Engineers ir Quality Control Specialists Chief Sustainability Officers Compliance Managers Regulatory ffairs Managers Regulatory ffairs Specialists BUSINESS uditor ccountant Manager/supervisor Insurance underwriter Chief information officer ccountant/actuary Property manager: commercial/residential Bill and account collector Construction and building inspector Construction manager Technical writer Real estate appraiser Statistician Government inspector Regulatory compliance officer

5 SLES/SERVICE Police officer/detective IRS agent Military officer Corrections officer Industrial safety and health engineer Fire prevention and protection specialist Commercial airplane pilot Landscaping manager Postmaster and mail superintendent Environmental compliance inspector Immigration and customs inspector Farmer Gunsmith Musical instrument maker Flight navigator Network and computer systems administrator Database administrator FINNCE Bank examiner Investment securities officer Tax preparer and examiner Stockbroker Estate planner Credit analyst Budget analyst Cost estimator Treasurer, controller, and chief financial officer EDUCTION School principal Teacher: technical/industrial/math/physical education Librarian dministrator rchivist LEGL/TECHNOLOGY Law researcher Electrician Engineer Mechanic Technical writer

6 Legal secretary/paralegal Pharmaceutical sales/researcher EEG technologist/technician Geologist Meteorologist Database administrator Network systems and data communications analyst Judge/magistrate Criminalist and ballistics expert Web editor HELTH CRE Veterinarian General surgeon Dentist Nursing administrator Health care administrator Pharmacist Lab technologist Primary care physician Biomedical technologist Surgical technologist Public health officer Biology specimen technician Medical records technician EEG technologist Environmental science technician

7 How to conduct a successful job search You will be most successful in the job search if you use your strengths. Here is a list of things that you can do to build on these strengths: 1. Research career options completely and collect a lot of information. 2. Carefully prepare your resume 3. Patiently follow companies hiring procedures. 4. Follow through on all details. 5. Make thoughtful, practical decisions. Everyone has weaknesses. Here are some things you can do to overcome weaknesses that are common in many ISTJs: 1. Consider career possibilities that are not right in front of you. 2. Consider the long-term impact of your decisions. 3. Try not to be rigid in your thinking. 4. Consider other people s feelings. 5. Express enthusiasm for the jobs you re seeking. The Secret to Success Using your strengths is easy. The secret to success for an ISTJ is learning to: Be open to possibilities, consider how your actions affect others, and be open to change.

8 Do What You re Find Your Right Job Report Exercise This exercise will help you get the most from the Find Your Right Job Report. Look at each section of your report and answer the following questions. Your answers will help your counselor help you find the most satisfying job. bout Your Personality Type What are the three most useful things you learned about yourself from reading this section? Your work-related strengths what you probably do well Which three strengths do you think are your greatest? Your work-related weaknesses may include Which three weaknesses do you think cause you the most problems?

9 What you need in a career for it to be satisfying Which are your top three Career Satisfiers? Some satisfying jobs Look at the list of jobs in your report. Write down five that you find interesting and would like to know more about How to conduct a successful job search Look at this section and write down three things you can do to help in your job search. Copyright 2010 SpeedReading People, LLC. ll rights reserved.