Month: May 2025

1. What am I good at?

I’m good at reading people and being an observant person. Because of this, I’d also say that I’m good at adapting to others and being a good conversationalist. I’d say that the combination of these things help me to be perceived as a welcoming and inviting person.

2. What do I value?

I value the honesty and genuineness of those around me. For example, valuing others’ time the same way I value my own is one of my top priorities since I wouldn’t want someone to disrespect me in this way. This golden rule is something I try to live by in more ways than this and shows my value of people’s intention over what might be superficial.

3. How did I get here?

I got to this point in school and life by focusing on my talents and being guided by friends and family’s influence. A combination of these brought me to OSU and to study accounting. I got my current job by being an honest person, good candidate, and hard worker.

4. Where am I going?

I am going to Vienna in the fall to continue studying business through Oregon State. After that I will be back in Corvallis for winter term to finish my minor in Management. These extra terms will help me to reach the credit limit required to sit for the CPA exam which is beneficial in searching for a career post-grad. Through winter and spring term of next year I will be job searching for my first Accounting position while continuing to work at my current part time job at a coffee shop.

When taking the Enneagram test, I best fit in the category of 9, known as the “peacemaker”. The website described this personality type as the peacemaker because of the common avoidance of conflict that is associated with these people. It said that is this the case in order to keep peace and harmony. It goes on to explain, “They are generally reliable, sturdy, self-effacing, tolerant and likable individuals”. The avoidance of conflict is also mentioned as leading to reservation of change. This personality type is also described as resilient and adaptable to change. 

A potential employer would be eager to hire someone with this personality type due to their agreeable and cooperative nature. Individuals like this typically avoid conflict and prefer to maintain harmony in the workplace. Because of this, they are unlikely to cause disruption and will likely strive to stay out of trouble, flying under the radar. From an employer’s perspective, this is highly beneficial, as it reduces the likelihood of interpersonal issues within teams and contributes to a stable work environment. This personality type’s tendency toward neuroticism can actually work in their favor, making them detail-oriented and conscientious, which will result in high-quality work. Employers would also be impressed by their reliability, tolerance, and general likeable demeanor. These attributes are important traits for creating a positive workplace environment, meaning an employer would want to add them to the team. This archetype also has some potential drawbacks. One concern could be this individual’s reluctance to embrace change. While adaptability is a strength, a lack of internal motivation to seek improvement or growth may signal stagnation and be a big red flag for a hiring manager. An employer might view this hesitance as an unwillingness to push themselves to exceed on their own.