Month: May 2020

What am I good at?

I am very good at being organized and regularly evaluating what needs to be done. I am task-oriented and thus am easily satisfied by getting things done. Communication is incredibly important to me. I believe it is necessary at all times. I demonstrate strong people skills by actively listening, having empathy, and working towards a common goal.

What do I value?

I value helping others reach their goals. It satisfies me to see someone accomplish something they have been striving for. I enjoy showing my appreciation by giving back to local communities. I believe honesty and loyalty are a must. I find it difficult to get along with people who lack these values.

How did I get here?

I got to where I am today through my hard work and dedication. Sure, I have had my fair share of detours along the way, but persistence is what has got me through.  I am very determined to reach my goals and hope to continue to be this way. The comeback is always greater than the setback.

Where am I going?

As I finish up my degrees these next few months, I am continuously looking for employment and the opportunities that are currently out there. I hope to have a full-time job in the financial sector lined up before I finish school so I can go straight into the workforce. I also want to see what my options are for going to grad school. I am thinking about it but haven’t decided if I’ll actually do it. I wonder if the company I do end up working for will support my decision to go back to school (i.e. pay for it or be flexible schedule-wise) and if so, how to go about that.

The results of my International Personality Item Pool (IPIP) test were rather surprising. I have taken a similar test before on the big five personality traits, but I don’t recall my results being the same. It was eye-opening on certain aspects, but also reassuring with others. I scored high in extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness, while scoring very low in openness to experience. As for neuroticism, my results stated that I scored average, indicating that my level of emotional reactivity is typical of the general population. My scores for each category were as followed:

Extraversion – 73

Agreeableness – 68

Conscientiousness – 97

Neuroticism – 62

Openness to Experience – 1

With these results, it can be said that I am an outgoing and personable individual who is sympathetic towards others. I have a strong interest in their needs and well-being. However, I personally don’t express my emotions openly. I am very determined and hardworking, which means others can rely on me to get things done. I most certainly don’t like change. I get anxious due to stressful or frustrating situations, but I can cope with this rather quickly.

A future employer looking at my results would say some of my strengths are being dependable, caring, and a team player. I am a people person who can get along with nearly anyone. I don’t mind speaking out and taking charge in a group setting, but I strongly believe in cooperation. An employer knows they could count on me to talk to whomever I cross paths with, given my outgoing personality. I care about those around me and would do almost anything to help others out. I thrive off of getting things done, meaning I am self-disciplined and orderly with my work. An employer would never have to worry about me not getting work done. 

As for weaknesses, an employer might say I don’t like uncertainty and that I am very plain and simple. It could also be mentioned that I often don’t think abstractly or outside the box. This is not my strong suit. I lack creativity and the willingness to complete tasks outside my normal duties. While this could affect my work, it could also impact those around me. Good or bad, an employer would know what they are getting when they hire me based on the results from this test.