Abstract
Personality assessments like Holland Code Career Assessment and Type Coach Verifier are useful tools that can help a person to distinguish some important personality traits relevant to career choice. The scores shown in the test give useful insights and are similar to the personal opinion of the personality characteristics. The report described my personality as curious, quiet and the one who can solve problems that are connected with complex systems that are too difficult and challenging for others to solve. The assessed characteristics are helpful, but the most important traits and skills appear while doing an actual job. Nevertheless, the personality grows and develops when working; thus, the preliminary personality characteristics become a foundation to build on top of. The characteristics of solving problems and reasoning every problem logically are perfect for becoming a law clerk; however, these traits will develop and become stronger when I start working.
Introduction
Tests and inventories are very commonly used in career counselling order to assess the personality characteristics, skills that are relevant to the choice of a specific occupation. They are also useful in terms of decision-making skills and readiness for tasks related to career development (Kidd, 2006, p. 105). The scores obtained from the Assessment tools like Holland Code Career Assessment, and Type Coach Verifiers can give insights into the personality traits necessary for the potential career a person has in mind. In this case, the career that is planned to be pursued is Judicial Law Clerk.
Results of the Assessment Tests
The highest scores attained in the assessment test are connected with four categories that include Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional categories. When it comes to the Type Coach Verifier Report, the personality characteristics assessed are ‘Introvert, Intuitive, Thinker, Perceiver’. The report described my personality as curious, quiet and the one who can solve problems that are associated with complex systems that are too difficult and challenging for others to solve. The imaginative and inspirational aspects of personality are the aspects that match both assessments tests; thus, these are the traits that are the most prominent. The characteristics shown in both reports match my perception of my individuality.
Connection of Personality Characteristics to the Anticipated Career
Results of many modern studies demonstrate that there are many connections between the personality characteristics of an individual, and the career planned to be pursued (Lounsbury, Steel, Gibson, & Drost, 2008, p. 13). Traits assessed by Type Coach and Holland Code include independence, high intelligence and an interest in following set procedures and routines are tightly coined with a career of a Judicial Law Clerk. The assessed characteristics are helpful, but the most important traits and skills appear while doing an actual job. For example, my characteristic of solving problems and reasoning every problem logically are perfect for becoming a law clerk however, these traits will develop and become stronger when I start working. The strategic vision and nuanced thinking skills are also aspects of the personality that make my career choice a very good fit, however, this does not mean that I will not be facing any challenges in the eventual career.
Strengths and Weaknesses of the Assessment
Personality assessment tools are instrumental for understanding the values and preferences of the individual. They are helpful for employers during interviews, in the workplace when it comes to team building; however, they are not the final answers (Butler, 2014, para. 6). Although the personality assessment techniques can give useful insights, they rarely give a definite answer on whether the job is right for the person or not as well as they cannot predict any success indicators. My strengths are independence and attention to detail while the main struggles that can be faced in a career include personal organization and putting personal relations on the back burner. These factors are important, however, can be changed while working.
Conclusion
Knowing more about yourself can give guidelines for successfully passing a job interview and writing a remarkable cover letter full of precise reasoning for why a person wants a particular job. Nevertheless, the personality grows and develops when working thus the preliminary personality characteristics become a foundation to build on top of.
References
Butler, R. (2014). Pros vs. Cons of Personality Assessments. Web.
Kidd, J. (2006). Understanding Career Counselling: Theory, Research and Practice. London, UK: SAGE Publications.
Lounsbury, J., Steel, R., Gibson, L., & Drost, A. (2008). Personality Traits and Career Satisfaction of Human Resource Professionals. Web.