Ex. 1.3: Describe Yourself

Complete Ex. 1.3 on pages 9-10 in the 11th edition or pages 10 - 11 in the 10th edition of your book.

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Because it is taking a while for people to get their book, I have typed out the prompt below.  You will not be given the prompt to every assignment so be sure to get your book ordered.

Put an X next to the Adjectives that describe you best, and a O beside the adjectives that don’t fit your personality under each of the 6 categories:

Category 1: Realistic (R)

___Practical

___Athletic

___Persistent

___Conforming

___Rugged

___Down to earth

___Stable

___Self-reliant

___Frank

Category 2: Investigative (I)

___Careful

___Introverted

___Achieving

___Confident

___Curious

___Analytical

___Precise

___Intellectual

___Independent

Category 3: Artistic (A)

___Emotional

___Impulsive

___Expressive

___Flexible

___Imaginative

___Idealistic

___Unordered

___Original

___Creative

Category 4: Social (S)

___Helpful

___Understanding

 ___Insightful

___Popular

___Kind

___Cooperative

___Friendly

___Responsible

___Tactful

___Understanding

___Flirtatious

Category 5: Enterprising (E)

___Energetic

___Adventurous

___Driving

___Powerful

___Ambitious

___Persuasive

___Assertive

___Competitive

___Enthusiastic

Category 6: Conventional (C)

___Conscientious

___Moderate

___Persistent

___Orderly

___Organized

___Efficient

___Obedient

___Detailed

___Dependable

___Thorough

Next, review the adjectives you put an X by that you said were most like you.  The 6 categories are Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional (RIASEC), otherwise known as your HOLLAND CODE.  Which of the 6 adjective categories from RIASEC best describe you?  The words below each of the RIASEC categories are positive personality traits.  This exercise gives you a chance to acknowledge your positive attributes.

List the top 3 RIASEC adjectives that best describe you:

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The above is your preliminary three-letter HOLLAND Code, also known in future assignments as your STRONG Interest Inventory Code.  Knowing this helps you organize information about yourself so you will be in a position to make informed career decisions.  Each group of adjectives describes a certain kind of person.

What kind of people do you like to be around?  List the top 3 RIASEC categories as if they were people you would like to spend your time with.

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How similar are the letters you selected for the people you like to be around to those you selected to describe yourself?