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VOCATIONAL PERSONALITY TYPES

A SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

One of the most valuable things to do when exploring career options is to think about your own
interests and personality—what you like to do and the type of person you are As you answer
these questions, consider all aspects of your life, not just work Think about how you like to
spend your time, the things that interest you, and the way you interact with people Whether
you respond Yes or No to these questions, give examples to explain your answers

1. Are you good at—or bad at—assembling, building, or repairing things? Yes No

Example:

2. Do you enjoy learning about things by browsing on the Internet, by reading Yes No
books, magazines, or newspapers, or by watching TV?

What subjects interest you? How do you like to learn new things?

3. Do you enjoy writing, playing a musical instrument, singing, drawing, painting, Yes No
or performing?

Explain:

4. Do you like to help people, give advice, teach people how to do things, Yes No
or do volunteer work?

Explain:

5. Do you enjoy buying and selling things, or negotiating with people? Yes No

Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Yes No

Explain:

6. Are you a well-organized person? Do you keep track of documents, bills, Yes No

and your schedule or calendar? Are you good at managing your finances?

Explain:

Now talk with another student Share your answers to these questions Then tell the class about
the student you spoke with (If you are in a new class, this is a great way for all the students to
get to know each other )

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