PEOPLE, DATA, THINGS, IDEAS ACTIVITY



Name: _____________________________________________ Period: ________PEOPLE, DATA, THINGS, IDEAS ACTIVITYINTERESTS: Things you enjoy doing. Your likes and dislikes in your work and hobbies will help you plan for careers that best match you. The more interest you have in your work, the happier you will be on the job.Directions: In each section (A-D), place a mark in the “Yes” box if it applies to you. Add all the marks in each column and put the total number at the bottom of each section. A. People B. DataDo you like to:YESDo you like to:YESEntertain a childResearch a topic of interest to youListen to a friend’s personal problemBe a treasurer of a clubTeach someone how to do somethingDo scientific experimentsHelp someone who is sickWork with numbers/statisticsLead a group or club activityFigure a car’s gas mileageWork with the publicBalance a bank statementRun for an officeWrite a computer programSell a productTOTALTOTALC. ThingsD. IdeasDo you like to:YESDo you like to:YESBake a cakeDecorate a roomRepair cars/machineryWrite a poem or storySew or make craftsPublish a school yearbook or newspaperBuild something from woodWrite lyrics or a rapOperate a cash register or calculatorPaint, draw, or watercolorDo landscaping/lawn carePlay a musical instrumentOperate a camera or video equipmentInvent a new productTOTALTOTALSKILLS AND ABILITIES: Jobs require different skills and abilities. You may not have all the skills or abilities necessary for the many occupations, but you do have the ability to learn new skills.Directions: In each section (A-D), place a mark in the “YES” column next to the skills you currently have. Then go back and place a check mark next to the skills you may not have yet, but feel you could learn with little difficulty. Add all the marks for each column and put the total number at the bottom of each section. A. PeopleB. DataDo you have the ability/aptitude for:YESDo you have the ability/aptitude for:YESTeachingAccounting and record keepingSupervisingStatistical work Caring for othersResearchHost or hostingTesting products or ideasPresiding over meetingsInvestigating problemsLeading othersComputer programmingListening and counselingPerforming scientific experimentsSelling goods or servicesCollecting informationTOTALTOTALC. ThingsD. IdeasDo you have the ability/aptitude for:YESDo you have the ability/aptitude for:YESRepairing thingsWriting stories or poemsOperating machineryComposing musicAssembling partsInventing new products (idea)Using toolsDesigning new products (details)Cooking or bakingDrawingOperating a sewing machineActing or singingWoodworkingPlaying a musical instrumentConstruction workOrganizing new clubs or activitiesTOTALTOTALPERSONALITY / TEMPERAMENT: Your personality is a combination of your emotional and behavioral characteristics that make you different from others. Personality influences your thoughts, feelings, and behavior with different people and in different situations. Different careers relate to different personality traits, also known as temperaments. For example, an outgoing, friendly person who enjoys meeting and talking to people all day would be suited for jobs in sales, customer service, or public relations. That is why it is important to consider your personality when choosing a career.Directions: Think about your personality when you answer the following questions. In which situations would you prefer to spend the most of your work day doing?(6 to 8 hours)In each section (A-D), answer every question with a check in the “Yes” if it applies to you. Add all the marks in the Yes columns and put the total number at the bottom of each section.A. PeopleB. DataDo you like to:YESDo you like to:YESEntertain a childResearch a topic of interest to youListen to a friend’s personal problemBe a treasurer of a clubTeach someone how to do somethingDo scientific experimentsHelp someone who is sickWork with numbers/statisticsLead a group or club activityFigure a car’s gas mileageWork with the publicBalance a bank statementRun for an officeWrite a computer programSell a productTOTALTOTALC. ThingsD. IdeasDo you like to:YESDo you like to:YESBake a cakeDecorate a roomRepair cars/machineryWrite a poem or storySew or make craftsPublish a school yearbook or newspaperBuild something from woodWrite lyrics or a rapOperate a cash register or calculatorPaint, draw, or watercolorDo landscaping/lawn carePlay a musical instrumentOperate a camera or video equipmentInvent a new productTOTALTOTALWORK VALUES: Job satisfaction comes from having a job that meets your expectations and satisfies your need for employment. The list below includes a number of things people want or “value” in their job. Not all these values are met each day. However, choosing an occupation that allows most of your work values to be present is important.Directions: Think about what you want from an occupation. From the list below:First column: Mark only the values that are MOST important to you.Second column: Number the values ranging them from 1 to 11 in order of importance with 1 being the most important.MARK IMPORTANT VALUES:ARRANGE IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE:JOB/WORK VALUESAdventure – working in a job that requires taking risksPrestige – having an important positionCreativity – finding new ways to do thingsHelping others – assisting and caring for other peopleHigh earnings – being well paid for the standard of living you wantVariety of duties – Having several different things to doIndependence – deciding how to do your workExercising leadership – Being able to direct and influence othersOrganization / structure – Knowing how and when things are to be done. There is a pattern and way of doing things.Security – The job isn’t temporary.Mobile – job requires a lot of travel or the ability to moveSELF ASSESSMENT SUMMARYDirections: Copy the total amounts you earned from each page onto the summary below.INTEREST INVENTORY: page 1_____people_____data_____things_____ideasSKILLS AND ABILITIES CHECKLIST: page 2_____people_____data_____things_____ideasTEMPERAMENT / PERSONALITY CHECKLIST: page 3_____people_____data_____things_____ideasTOTAL: Add each one above to get the grand total. Then rank each from 1 – 4. One having the most amount of points. Four having the least points._____people_____data_____things_____ideasR:___R:___R:___R:___ My top three JOB/WORK VALUES (top of this page) are:A.__________________ B.____________________ C.__________________ ................
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