I See Your True Colors Shining Through Christina Siders, MA Career Counselor University Career Services
Welcome! Complete the assessment Mark each box according to which describes
you best on a scale of 1-4: 4 being the best representation of you. Tally up the scores Keep note of your color
Where did this come from, anyway? Created by Don Lowry in 1978 as a temperament sorter Groups people according to 4 key personality types that are reflected
in colors: green, orange, gold and blue Aims at making self reflection more fun, and can be applied to leadership training, relationships, workplace behavior, and general self awareness I am very smart. People will just love this colors thing.
It’s not easy being green… I seek knowledge and understanding. Analytical…Global…Conceptual… I live my life by my own standards. Cool…Calm…Collected… I need explanations and answers. Inventive…Logical…Perfectionistic… I value intelligence, insight, fairness, and justice. Abstract…Hypothetical…Investigative… I am a natural non-conformist, visionary, problem solver.
I am a mean, GREEN, thinking machine! At Work Work is like play! I love to develop models, explore ideas, or build systems Once I have perfected an idea, I prefer to move on In Love I prefer to let my head rule my heart If I’ve said it once, I don’t need to say it again I am uneasy when my emotions control me In Childhood I always appeared older than I was I was impatient with routine, questioned authority, and needed to respect teachers before I could learn from them
Miranda Hobbes is a corporate attorney with a wide streak of skepticism and ambition--and also with a weakness for high tech gadgets. A Rational…
Orange you excited? I act on a moment’s notice. Witty…Charming…Spontaneous… I consider life as a game, here and now. Impulsive…Generous…Impactful… I need fun, variety, stimulation, and excitement. Optimistic…Eager…Bold… I value integrity and unity in relationships. Physical…Immediate…Fraternal… I am a natural trouble-shooter, a performer, a competitor.
I am a fireball of enormous ORANGE energy! At Work I am bored with jobs that are routine and structured I need independence and freedom I view any kind of tool as an extension of myself I am a natural performer In Love I seek a relationship with shared activities and interests I like to explore new ways to energize the relationship I enjoy giving extravagant gifts In Childhood I had the most difficult time fitting into academic routine I learn by doing and experiencing I am motivated by my own natural competitive nature
Samantha Jones is a PR executive who specializes in throwing parties for clients, which is perfect since she herself is a fun-loving Artisan who's always ready to party....
True Blue I need to feel unique and authentic. Enthusiastic…Sympathetic…Personal… I look for meaning and significance in life. Warm…Communicative…Compassionate… I need to contribute, to encourage, and to care. Idealistic…Spiritual…Sincere… I value integrity and unity in relationships. Peaceful…Flexible…Imaginative… I am a natural romantic, a poet, a nurturer
I am True in my Blue-ness Blue At Work I have strong desire and ability to influence others I am drawn to work in the arts, communications, education, and the helping professions In Love I seek harmonious relationships I am a true romantic and believe in love that lasts I bring drama, warmth, and empathy In Childhood I was extremely imaginative and found it difficult to fit into the structure of school life I reacted with great sensitivity to rejection and I responded to encouragement rather than competition
Carrie Bradshaw is...imaginative, introspective, emotionally vulnerable, and full of wonder about life and love.. like any good Idealist....
Stick to the Golden Gold standard I need to follow rules and respect authority. Loyal…Dependable…Prepared… I have a strong sense of right and wrong in life. Thorough…Sensible…Punctual… I need to be useful to belong. Faithful…Stable…Organized… I value home, family, tradition. Caring…Concerned…Concrete… I am a natural preserver, a parent, a helper.
I’m as good as Gold At Work I provide stability and can maintain organization My ability to handle details and to work hard makes me the backbone of an organization In Love I am serious and tend to have traditional views I want a mate who can work along with me, building a secure, predictable life together I demonstrate love and affection through the practical things I do
Charlotte York ... has a fairly old-fashioned, traditional attitude toward love life. With a true Guardian sensibility....
In Childhood I wanted to follow the rules and regulations of the school I understood and respected authority and was comfortable with routine I was the easiest of all types of children to adapt to the educational system
Pop Quiz! Have you been listening?
We’re not all that different‌ Extroverts Feeling
Spontaneity
Harmony
Chaos
Structure
Thinking
Introverts
Career Needs Harmony among colleagues Face to face communication Open time frames Supportive management Freedom to think outside the box Sense that their actions are making an impact
Autonomy Variety and choices Average to above average salaries Hands on activities Practical application Artistic expression is encouraged Loose guidelines
Stability and practicality Consistency in tasks and rules Solid management structure Clear guidelines Appreciation of work Sense of control over tasks
Constant challenge Curiosity is key Emphasis on facts and data Colleagues value accuracy Sense of expertise in a task or job Technological advanced workplace Change should be constant
Strengths Skilled at coaching, motivating and inspiring others Great democratic leader Patient and flexible with others Expressive and creative Usually good with languages Seen as an advisor and confidant
Welcomes and implements change quickly Hands on, active leader Highly competitive Natural negotiator Skilled at multi-tasking Leads by taking charge of others
Dependable and consistent Strong values and ethics Sets a strong example Skilled at managing Detailed and thorough Allows time to initiate change
Naturally analytical and logical Self assured Skilled at problem solving Works well independently Maintains high expectations Highly efficient
Weaknesses May seem naive Often takes things too personally Tends to avoid conflict Long term thinking sometimes gets in the way of short term decision making
Not always taken seriously May make hasty decisions Can be irresponsible and unpredictable Acts first, thinks later Resistant to taking instruction
Can be controlling and rigid May appear dull and predictable Struggles in uncertain conditions Ideas and methods may seem restrictive and unnecessary for others Has difficulty thinking creatively
May seem arrogant and ruthless Difficulty developing relationships with peers and colleagues Struggles with working as a team Perceived as only out for themselves Resistant to taking instruction
Common career paths Psychotherapist, psychologist Teaching/college professor Human resources Journalism Corporate training Speech pathologist Life coach
Performing arts Marketing Public Relations Entrepreneurship Design Law enforcement Emergency care
Government and Law Military Financial management Education Operations Dentistry Pharmacy
Management consulting Financial planning Law Medical research Engineering Analytics Biomedical technician
How do I find out more? About yourself Read more about your true color: http://www.keirsey.com/default.aspx Take an assessment to match your interests to your color Use o*net: http://online.onetcenter.org/find/ Try a values or skills card sort
How do I find out more? About internships and employers Research potential occupations and industries: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ ; http://online.onetcenter.org/find/ Talk to former interns and do some informational interviewing: https://www.nwuconnection.com/ Research the employer’s website Pick up on cues in the interviews and ask the right questions Switch up the types of internships you do – large, small, family owned, international, etc.
Action Plan Make an appointment with a Career Counselor for a tailored
game plan. Make a list of careers of interest and use online resources to research them. Speak with at least 2 people about their careers. Begin pursuing an internship in the areas you have selected.
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