I'm exploring career paths, jobs, educational programs, etc a little bit, and I just took a color-preference-based test. I'm a bit skeptical of such, but they're kinda fun and interesting, and if nothing else, when someone offers suggestions, I can either say, "You might be right: I am interested in that..." or "Actually, no, I think I can actually eliminate that from my options."
I've bolded and underlined (because the bolding didn't show up well) some points that I particularly agree with for myself or which intrigue me, but what do y'all think of these results, judging from however well you know me?
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Best Occupational Category
You're a CREATOR
Key Words:
Nonconforming, Impulsive, Expressive, Romantic, Intuitive, Sensitive, and Emotional
These original types place a high value on aesthetic qualities and have a great need for self-expression. They enjoy working independently, being creative, using their imagination, and constantly learning something new. Fields of interest are art, drama, music, and writing or places where they can express, assemble, or implement creative ideas.
CREATOR OCCUPATIONS
Suggested careers are Advertising Executive, Architect, Web Designer, Creative Director, Public Relations, Fine or Commercial Artist, Interior Decorator, Lawyer, Librarian, Musician, Reporter, Art Teacher, Broadcaster, Technical Writer, English Teacher, Architect, Photographer, Medical Illustrator, Corporate Trainer, Author, Editor, Landscape Architect, Exhibit Builder, and Package Designer.
CREATOR WORKPLACES
Consider workplaces where you can create and improve beauty and aesthetic qualities. Unstructured, flexible organizations that allow self-expression work best with your free-spirited nature.
Suggested Creator workplaces are advertising, public relations, and interior decorating firms; artistic studios, theaters and concert halls; institutions that teach crafts, universities, music, and dance schools. Other workplaces to consider are art institutes, museums, libraries, and galleries.
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2nd Best Occupational Category
You're an ORGANIZER
Key Words:
Self-Control, Practical, Self-Contained, Orderly, Systematic, Precise, and Accurate
These conservative appearing, plotting-types enjoy organizing, data systems, accounting, detail, and accuracy. They often enjoy mathematics and data management activities such as accounting and investment management. Persistence and patience allows them to do detailed paperwork, operate office machines, write business reports, and make charts and graphs.
3 comments:
These descriptions hit the mark VERY accurately, and there are a lot of really exciting options. You certainly don't have to feel pigeon-holed into only one or two viable career paths.
Huh... funny how all this can come from choosing a color, of all things... but I can definitely see how it fits you. Ultimately, however accurate this may be, it's not (or shouldn't be) new information. You already know you like this sorta stuff, right? So then the point of these quizzes is... what? To articulate what you already knew?
Impossible, the point is to see something articulated, so I can weigh my reactions against it and identify or reject parts and get ideas of what careers may fit with those traits in the opinion of people who work with this stuff a lot. And it's a fun way to help me get thinking about things in an organized way. :-) My tendency isn't to neatly compartmentalize or organize my thoughts about this stuff in concrete ways. I tend to flit around with "buts" and "ands" and "ifs", as you well know. :-)
Gosh, so much work just to respond to a question you probably thought was a "duh". :-) Processes, we all have our own.
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