The Right Job for Your Personality

The Right Job for Your Personality (11:00)

This program shows viewers how to select a rewarding and satisfying career by engaging in a reflective self-assessment process—a process designed to help them gain insights into themselves by looking at different aspects of their lives including their interests, skills, education, training, values, and lifestyle. Shows how to identify and organize a variety of personal information into a form that’s optimal for making informed career decisions! A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Cambridge Educational Production. (11 minutes)

Jobs Differ from Careers (01:55)
Most people seek jobs that match their desires, interests, and skills. A job is something a person does to earn money; a career is work a person does that they are passionate about.

Matching Personalities to Careers (02:57)
People should seek careers that fit their unique personalities and skills; matching careers to personalities requires some introspection and self assessment. Books, tests, websites and other resources are available to help people identify suitable careers.

Identify Personal Skills and Job Skills (02:06)
Finding a career that suits one's personality involves identifying personal skills and job related skills. The right qualifications for a career are essential; beyond that employers look for people with leadership skills, drive, and attitude.

Advice for Career Seekers (02:03)
Most career positions are not advertised in newspapers or online; career seekers should be diligent about seeking opportunities. Assessing skills, preferences, education, and aptitudes helps career seekers be realistic while searching for careers to suit their personalities.