Brief Descriptions of Jane Sample’s Top Themes of Talent...
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Brief Descriptions of Jane Sample’s Top Themes of Talent
Measured by the Clifton StrengthsFinder Achiever People especially talented in the Achiever theme have a great deal of stamina and work hard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive. Communication People especially talented in the Communication theme generally find it easy to put their thoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters. Developer People especially talented in the Developer theme recognize and cultivate the potential in others. They spot the signs of each small improvement and derive satisfaction from these improvements. Harmony People especially talented in the Harmony theme look for consensus. They don’t enjoy conflict; rather, they seek areas of agreement. Input People especially talented in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they like to collect and archive all kinds of information.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® JANE SAMPLE / ENFPProfile May 17, 2004
This profile is designed to help you understand your results on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®)assessment. Based on your individual responses, the MBTI instrument produces results to identify whichof sixteen different personality types best describes you. Your personality type represents your preferencesin four separate categories, with each category composed of two opposite poles. The four categoriesdescribe key areas that combine to form the basis of a person's personality as follows:
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Where you focus your attention — Extraversion (E) or Introversion (I)The way you take in information — Sensing (S) or Intuition (N)The way you make decisions — Thinking (T) or Feeling (F)How you deal with the outer world — Judging (J) or Perceiving (P)
Your MBTI type is indicated by the four letters representing your preferences. Based on your responses to the assessment, your reported MBTI type is ENFP, also described as Extraverted Intuition with Feeling. Your results are highlighted below.
Reported Type: ENFP
Where youfocus your
attentionE Extraversion
People who prefer Extraversion tend to focus their attention on the outer world of people and things. I
IntroversionPeople who prefer Introversion tend to focus their attention on the inner world of ideas and impressions.
The wayyou take ininformation
SSensingPeople who prefer Sensing tend to take in information through the five senses and focus on the here and now.
NIntuitionPeople who prefer Intuition tend to take in informationfrom patterns and the big picture and focus on future possibilities.
The wayyou makedecisions
TThinkingPeople who prefer Thinking tend to make decisions based primarily on logic and on objective analysis of cause and effect.
FFeelingPeople who prefer Feeling tend to make decisions based primarily on values and on subjective evaluation of person-centered concerns.
How youdeal with the
outer world JJudgingPeople who prefer Judging tend to like a planned and organized approach to life and prefer to have things settled.
PPerceivingPeople who prefer Perceiving tend to like a flexible and spontaneous approach to life and prefer to keep their options open.
Your responses to the MBTI assessment not only indicate your preferences; they also indicate therelative clarity of your preferences—that is, how clear you were in expressing your preference for a par-ticular pole over its opposite. This is known as the preference clarity index, or pci. The bar graph on thenext page charts your pci results. Note that a longer bar suggests you are quite sure about your prefer-ence, while a shorter bar suggests you are less sure about that preference.
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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® JANE SAMPLE / ENFPProfile May 17, 2004
Clarity of Reported Preferences: ENFP
Extraversion E
Sensing S
Thinking T
Judging J
I Introversion
N Intuition
F Feeling
P Perceiving
Very Clear Clear Moderate Slight Slight Moderate Clear Very Clear
30 25 15 5 0 5 15 25 3020 10 10 20
26
21
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Extraversion 26 Intuition 21 Feeling 3 Perceiving 25PCI Results
Your type professional can give you more insight into your Profile results as well as elaborate on the typedescription provided for you in the chart below. Does the description of your reported type seem to fityou? Many people find that their MBTI results describe them quite well. For others, changing a letteror two may help them discover an MBTI type that more accurately captures their personality. If youfeel the characteristics do not fit you quite right, the person who administered the MBTI instrument canhelp you identify a better-fitting type.
Type Description: ENFP
ISTJ ISFJ INFJ INTJ
ISTP ISFP INFP INTP
ESTP ESFP ENFP ENTP
ESTJ ESFJ ENFJ ENTJ
· Curious, creative, and imaginative· Energetic, enthusiastic, and spontaneous· Keenly perceptive of people and of the world around them· Appreciative of affirmation from others; readily express
appreciation and give support to others· Likely to value harmony and goodwill· Likely to make decisions based on personal values and empathy
with others· Usually seen by others as personable, perceptive, persuasive,
and versatile
Each type, or combination of preferences, tends to be characterized by its own interests, values, andunique gifts. Whatever your preferences, you may use some behaviors that are characteristic of con-trasting preferences. For a more complete discussion of the sixteen types and applications such as careerchoice, relationships, and problem solving, see the Introduction to Type® booklet by Isabel Briggs Myers(1998) or Gifts Differing by Isabel Briggs Myers with Peter B. Myers (1995). These publications andmany others to help you understand your personality type are available from CPP, Inc.
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Strong Interest Inventory® Profile JANE SAMPLE | Page 2
GENERAL OCCUPATIONAL THEMES SECTION 1
The General Occupational Themes (GOTs) measure six broad interest patterns that can be used to describe your work personality. Most people’s interests are reflected by two or three Themes, combined to form a cluster of interests. Work activities, potential skills, and values can also be classified into these six Themes. This provides a direct link between your interests and the career and education possibilities likely to be most meaningful to you.
Your standard scores are based on the average scores of a combined group of working adults. However, because research shows that men and women tend to respond differently in these areas, your interest levels (Very Little, Little, Moderate, High, Very High) were determined by comparing your scores against the average scores for your gender.
THEME DESCRIPTIONS
Social S
People, teamwork, helping, community service
Teaching, caring for people,counseling, training employees
People skills, verbal ability, listening, showing understanding
Cooperation, generosity, service to others
Artistic A
Self-expression, art appreciation, communication, culture
Composing music, performing, writing, creating visual art
Creativity, musical ability, artistic expression
Beauty, originality, independence, imagination
Enterprising E
Business, politics, leadership, entrepreneurship
Selling, managing, persuading, marketing
Verbal ability, ability to motivate and direct others
Risk taking, status, competition, influence
Conventional C
Organization, data management, accounting, investing, information systems
Setting up procedures and systems, organizing, keeping records, developingcomputer applications
Ability to work with numbers, data analysis, finances, attention to detail
Accuracy, stability, efficiency
Realistic R
Machines, computer networks, athletics, workingoutdoors
Operating equipment, using tools, building, repairing, providing security
Mechanical ingenuity and dexterity, physical coordination
Tradition, practicality, common sense
Investigative I
Science, medicine, mathematics, research
Performing lab work, solving abstract problems, conducting research
Mathematical ability, researching, writing, analyzing
Independence, curiosity, learning
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THEME CODE INTERESTS WORK ACTIVITIES POTENTIAL SKILLS VALUES
YOUR HIGHEST THEMES YOUR THEME CODE
Social, Artistic, Enterprising SAE
The charts above display your GOT results in descending order, from your highest to least level of interest. Referring to the Theme Descriptions provided, determine how well your results fit for you. Do your highest Themes ring true? Look at your next highest level of interest and ask yourself the same question. You may wish to highlight the Theme descriptions on this page that seem to fit you best.
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30< 40 50 60 70 >
Social S 80VERY HIGH
Artistic A 69VERY HIGH
Enterprising E 61HIGH
Conventional C 43MODERATE
Realistic R 35LITTLE
Investigative I 35VERY LITTLE
THEME CODE STANDARD SCORE & INTEREST LEVEL STD SCORE
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BASIC INTEREST SCALES SECTION 2
The Basic Interest Scales represent specific interest areas that often point to work activities, projects, course work, and leisureactivities that are personally motivating and rewarding. As with the General Occupational Themes, your interest levels (VeryLittle, Little, Moderate, High, Very High) were determined by comparing your scores against the average scores for your gender.
As you review your results in the charts below, note your top interest areas and your areas of least interest, and think about how they relate to your work, educational, and leisure activities. Take time to consider any top interest areas that are not currently part of your work or lifestyle and think about how you might be able to incorporate them into your plans.
YOUR TOP FIVE INTEREST AREAS Areas of Least Interest
1. Teaching & Education (S)2. Counseling & Helping (S)3. Human Resources & Training (S)4. Sales (E)5. Politics & Public Speaking (E)
Taxes & Accounting (C)
Programming & Information Systems (C)
Nature & Agriculture (R)
SOCIAL — Very High.........................................................
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BASIC INTEREST SCALE STD SCORE & INTEREST LEVEL STDSCORE< 30 40 50 60 70 >
Teaching & Education VH 77
Counseling & Helping VH 76
Human Resources & Training VH 68
Religion & Spirituality H 63
Healthcare Services H 63
Social Sciences M 52
ARTISTIC — Very High.........................................
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BASIC INTEREST SCALE STD SCORE & INTEREST LEVEL STDSCORE< 30 40 50 60 70 >
Visual Arts & Design H 64
Performing Arts H 63
Writing & Mass Communication H 62
Culinary Arts H 61
ENTERPRISING — High.........................................................
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BASIC INTEREST SCALE STD SCORE & INTEREST LEVEL STDSCORE< 30 40 50 60 70 >
Sales VH 67
Politics & Public Speaking VH 63
Management H 60
Law H 60
Marketing & Advertising H 60
Entrepreneurship L 42
CONVENTIONAL — Moderate.........................................
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BASIC INTEREST SCALE STD SCORE & INTEREST LEVEL STDSCORE< 30 40 50 60 70 >
Office Management M 47
Finance & Investing M 44
Programming & Information Systems VL 34
Taxes & Accounting VL 33
REALISTIC — Little.........................................................
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BASIC INTEREST SCALE STD SCORE & INTEREST LEVEL STDSCORE< 30 40 50 60 70 >
Athletics H 57
Protective Services M 44
Mechanics & Construction L 38
Computer Hardware & Electronics L 36
Military VL 36
Nature & Agriculture VL 34
INVESTIGATIVE — Very Little.........................................
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BASIC INTEREST SCALE STD SCORE & INTEREST LEVEL STDSCORE< 30 40 50 60 70 >
Medical Science M 46
Science L 39
Research L 37
Mathematics VL 35
INTEREST LEVELS: VL = Very Little | L = Little | M = Moderate | H = High | VH = Very High
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OCCUPATIONAL SCALES SECTION 3
This section highlights your Profile results on the Occupational Scales of the Strong. On the next three pages you will find your scores for 122 occupations. The 10 occupations most closely aligned with your interests are listed in the summary chartbelow. Keep in mind that the occupations listed in your Profile results are just some of the many occupations linked to your interests that you might want to consider. They do not indicate those you “should” pursue. It is helpful to think of each occupation as a single example of a much larger group of occupational titles to consider.
Your score on an Occupational Scale shows how similar your interests are to those of people of your gender who have been working in, and are satisfied with, that occupation. The higher your score, the more likes and dislikes you share with those individuals. The Theme Codes associated with each occupation indicate the GOTs most commonly found among people employed in that occupation.
1. Special Education Teacher (SE)2. Speech Pathologist (SA)3. Public Relations Director (AE)4. Community Service Director (SE)5. Elementary School Teacher (S)6. Foreign Language Teacher (SAE)7. Corporate Trainer (AES)8. Nursing Home Administrator (CES)9. Broadcast Journalist (AE)
10. Paralegal (CE)
Physicist (IRA)
Mathematician (IRC)
Geologist (IRA)
Chemist (IR)
Biologist (IRA)
YOUR TOP TEN STRONG OCCUPATIONS Occupations of Dissimilar Interest
As you read through your Occupational Scales results on this and the following pages, note the names of those occupations for which you scored “Similar.” Those are the occupations you might want to explore first. If you have no scores in this range, take a look at those in the midrange and begin there. You might also consider occupations of least interest or for which you scored “Dissimilar”; however, keep in mind that you are likely to have little in common with people in those types of work and probably would contribute to such occupations in a unique way. Your career professional can guide you further in this process.
You can learn about occupations from information found in a public library, in the career library of a college or university near you, in a professional career center, or on the Internet. A recommended online source for occupational information is the O*NET™ database at http://online.onetcenter.org. You can also learn a lot about an occupation by talking to people who are working in that particular occupation. These people can describe their day-to-day work and tell you what they like and dislike about it.
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OCCUPATIONAL SCALES SECTION 3
SOCIAL – Helping, Instructing, Caregiving..............................................................................................................................
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10 15 20 30 40 50 55 60
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THEMECODE OCCUPATIONAL SCALE DISSIMILAR MIDRANGE SIMILAR STD
SCORE
SE Special Education Teacher 73
SA Speech Pathologist 72
SE Community Service Director 69
S Elementary School Teacher 69
SAE Foreign Language Teacher 69
SE School Counselor 66
SA Social Worker 64
SEA Social Science Teacher 63
SE Parks & Recreation Manager 62
SEA School Administrator 61
SA College Instructor 60
SAR Occupational Therapist 57
SAI Rehabilitation Counselor 55
SAR Minister 54
SA Recreation Therapist 44
SCE Licensed Practical Nurse 41
SI Registered Nurse 39
SIR Physical Therapist 36
SRC Physical Education Teacher 2010 15 20 30 40 50 55 60
ARTISTIC – Creating or Enjoying Art, Drama, Music, Writing...........................................................................................................................................
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10 15 20 30 40 50 55 60
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THEMECODE OCCUPATIONAL SCALE DISSIMILAR MIDRANGE SIMILAR STD
SCORE
AE Public Relations Director 70
AES Corporate Trainer 68
AE Broadcast Journalist 66
ASE English Teacher 65
A Attorney 63
AE Advertising Account Manager 61
A Reporter 60
AI Editor 54
ASI ESL Instructor 52
ARE Photographer 51
ASE Art Teacher 49
A Musician 47
AIR Technical Writer 47
A Translator 46
A Librarian 42
AER Public Administrator 40
ARI Graphic Designer 36
AI Urban & Regional Planner 30
AR Artist 22
ARI Architect 10
AIR Medical Illustrator -310 15 20 30 40 50 55 60
Similar results (40 and above)You share interests with women in that occupation and probably would enjoy the work.
Midrange results (30–39)You share some interests with womenin that occupation and probably would enjoy some of the work.
Dissimilar results (29 and below) You share few interests with women in that occupation and probably would not enjoy the work.
For more information about any of these occupations, visit O*NET™ online at http://online.onetcenter.org.
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OCCUPATIONAL SCALES SECTION 3
ENTERPRISING – Selling, Managing, Persuading.......................................................................................................................................................
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THEMECODE OCCUPATIONAL SCALE DISSIMILAR MIDRANGE SIMILAR STD
SCORE
E Retail Sales Representative 64
EAS Human Resources Manager 63
ECS Operations Manager 60
EAS Flight Attendant 59
EAC Florist 58
ECS Housekeeping/Maintenance Manager 58
E Life Insurance Agent 58
ERA Chef 56
ECA Retail Sales Manager 56
ECA Travel Consultant 56
EC Buyer 54
E Sales Manager 54
EAS Elected Public Official 53
ECR Restaurant Manager 52
EC Cosmetologist 51
E Top Executive 51
ECR Purchasing Agent 50
E Realtor 48
EAI Technical Sales Representative 47
EA Interior Designer 41
ECR Optician 40
EA Marketing Manager 36
EIR Investments Manager 710 15 20 30 40 50 55 60
CONVENTIONAL – Accounting, Organizing, Processing Data..............................................................................................................................
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10 15 20 30 40 50 55 60
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THEMECODE OCCUPATIONAL SCALE DISSIMILAR MIDRANGE SIMILAR STD
SCORE
CES Nursing Home Administrator 68
CE Paralegal 66
CE Credit Manager 45
CES Food Service Manager 44
CE Banker 41
CES Business Education Teacher 37
CRE Military Enlisted 37
CS Administrative Assistant 32
CSE Farmer/Rancher 32
CES Production Worker 32
C Health Information Specialist 28
CE Financial Analyst 26
CE Financial Manager 24
CE Accountant 23
C Bookkeeper 23
C Computer Systems Analyst 11
CIR Mathematics Teacher 3
C Computer & IS Manager 1
CI Actuary 010 15 20 30 40 50 55 60
Similar results (40 and above)You share interests with women in that occupation and probably would enjoy the work.
Midrange results (30–39)You share some interests with womenin that occupation and probably would enjoy some of the work.
Dissimilar results (29 and below) You share few interests with women in that occupation and probably would not enjoy the work.
For more information about any of these occupations, visit O*NET™ online at http://online.onetcenter.org.
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OCCUPATIONAL SCALES SECTION 3
REALISTIC – Building, Repairing, Working Outdoors..................................................................................................................
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10 15 20 30 40 50 55 60
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THEMECODE OCCUPATIONAL SCALE DISSIMILAR MIDRANGE SIMILAR STD
SCORE
RE Law Enforcement Officer 37
REI Military Officer 35
RIS Radiologic Technologist 32
RCI Emergency Medical Technician 27
RIC Engineering Technician 18
RIC Network Administrator 18
RIA Electrician 17
RIC Technical Support Specialist 17
REI Horticulturist 14
RIS Firefighter 12
RC Landscape/Grounds Manager 12
RI Engineer 11
RSI Vocational Agriculture Teacher 11
R Automobile Mechanic 9
RIA Carpenter 5
RI Forester 5
RIS Athletic Trainer -310 15 20 30 40 50 55 60
INVESTIGATIVE – Researching, Analyzing, Inquiring.......................................................................................................................................................
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10 15 20 30 40 50 55 60
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THEMECODE OCCUPATIONAL SCALE DISSIMILAR MIDRANGE SIMILAR STD
SCORE
IES Dietitian 29
IRA Respiratory Therapist 24
IRA Chiropractor 21
IRA Dentist 20
IA Psychologist 18
IR Optometrist 17
ICR Pharmacist 16
IAR University Professor 12
IRC Medical Technician 10
IR Software Developer 9
IAR Sociologist 8
IRS Science Teacher 6
IA Geographer 3
IRC Medical Technologist 1
IAR Physician 1
IRC Computer Scientist -1
IR R&D Manager -10
IRA Veterinarian -10
IRA Biologist -12
IR Chemist -13
IRA Geologist -16
IRC Mathematician -23
IRA Physicist -3610 15 20 30 40 50 55 60
Similar results (40 and above)You share interests with women in that occupation and probably would enjoy the work.
Midrange results (30–39)You share some interests with womenin that occupation and probably would enjoy some of the work.
Dissimilar results (29 and below) You share few interests with women in that occupation and probably would not enjoy the work.
For more information about any of these occupations, visit O*NET™ online at http://online.onetcenter.org.
Strong Interest Inventory® Profile JANE SAMPLE | Page 8
PERSONAL STYLE SCALES SECTION 4
The Personal Style Scales describe different ways of approaching people, learning, leading, making decisions, and participating in teams. Personal Style Scales help you think about your preferences for factors that can be important in your career, enabling you to more effectively narrow your choices and examine your opportunities. Each scale includes descriptions at both ends of the continuum, with scores indicating your preference for one style versus the other.
Your scores on the Personal Style Scales were determined by comparing your responses to those of a combined group of working men and women.
YOUR PERSONAL STYLE SCALES PREFERENCES
1. You are likely to prefer working with people2. You seem to prefer to learn through lectures and books3. You probably prefer to lead by taking charge4. You may dislike taking risks5. You probably enjoy participating in teams
Clear Scores(Below 46 and above 54)You indicated a clear preference for one style versus the other.
Midrange Scores (46–54)You indicated that some of the descriptors on both sides apply to you.
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PERSONAL STYLE SCALE CLEAR MIDRANGE CLEAR STD SCORE
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Work Style Prefers working alone;
enjoys data, ideas, or things; reserved
Prefers working with people; enjoys helping others; outgoing
83
Learning Environment
Prefers practical learning environments; learns by doing; prefers short-term training to achieve a specific goal or skill
Prefers academic environments; learns through lectures and books; willing to spend many years in school; seeks knowledge for its own sake
57
Leadership Style
Is not comfortable taking charge of others; prefers to do the job rather than direct others; may lead by example rather than by giving directions
Is comfortable taking charge of and motivating others; prefers directing others to doing the job alone; enjoys initiating action; expresses opinions easily
57
Risk Taking Dislikes risk taking; likes quiet activities; prefers to play it safe; makes careful decisions
Likes risk taking; appreciates original ideas; enjoys thrilling activities and taking chances; makes quick decisions
45
Team Orientation
Prefers accomplishing tasks independently; enjoys role as independent contributor; likes to solve problems on one’s own
Prefers working on teams; enjoys collaborating on team goals; likes problem solving with others
71
Strong Interest Inventory® Profile JANE SAMPLE | Page 9
PROFILE SUMMARY SECTION 5
YOUR HIGHEST THEMES YOUR THEME CODESocial, Artistic, Enterprising SAE
YOUR TOP FIVE INTEREST AREAS Areas of Least Interest
1. Teaching & Education (S)2. Counseling & Helping (S)3. Human Resources & Training (S)4. Sales (E)5. Politics & Public Speaking (E)
Taxes & Accounting (C)
Programming & Information Systems (C)
Nature & Agriculture (R)
1. Special Education Teacher (SE)2. Speech Pathologist (SA)3. Public Relations Director (AE)4. Community Service Director (SE)5. Elementary School Teacher (S)6. Foreign Language Teacher (SAE)7. Corporate Trainer (AES)8. Nursing Home Administrator (CES)9. Broadcast Journalist (AE)
10. Paralegal (CE)
Physicist (IRA)
Mathematician (IRC)
Geologist (IRA)
Chemist (IR)
Biologist (IRA)
YOUR TOP TEN STRONG OCCUPATIONS Occupations of Dissimilar Interest
YOUR PERSONAL STYLE SCALES PREFERENCES
1. You are likely to prefer working with people2. You seem to prefer to learn through lectures and books3. You probably prefer to lead by taking charge4. You may dislike taking risks5. You probably enjoy participating in teams
RESPONSE SUMMARY SECTION 6
This section provides a summary of your responses to the different sections of the inventory for use in interpretation by your career professional.
ITEM RESPONSE PERCENTAGES
Section Title.............................................
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Dislike.............................................
Strongly Dislike
21 30 18 13 19Occupations
20 33 9 11 28Subject Areas
20 18 29 8 24Activities
26 22 30 0 22Leisure Activities
19 13 38 19 13People
Characteristics 33 22 22 0 2221 25 22 10 22TOTAL PERCENTAGE
Total possible responses: 291 Your response total: 288 Items omitted: 3 Typicality index: 24—Combination of item responses appears consistent
Note: Due to rounding, total percentage may not add up to 100%.
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Your Summary The NEO inventory measures five broaddomains or dimensions of personality. Theresponses that you gave to the statements aboutyour thoughts, feelings, and goals can be comparedwith those of other adults to give a description ofyour personality. For each of the five domains, descriptions aregiven below for different ranges of scores. Thedescriptions that are checked provide descriptionsof you, based on your responses to the inventoryitems. The NEO inventory measures differencesamong normal individuals. It is not a test ofintelligence or ability, and it is not intended todiagnose problems of mental health or adjustment.
It does, however, give you some idea aboutwhat makes you unique in your ways of thinking,feeling, and interacting with others. This summary is intended to give you ageneral idea of how your personality might bedescribed. It is not a detailed report. If youcompleted the inventory again, you might scoresomewhat differently. For most individuals,however, personality traits tend to be very stable inadulthood. Unless you experience major lifechanges or make deliberate efforts to changeyourself, this summary should apply to youthroughout your adult life.
Sensitive, emotional, andprone to experience feelingsthat are upsetting.
Generally calm and able todeal with stress, but yousometimes experience feelingsof guilt, anger or sadness.
Secure, hardy, and generallyrelaxed even under stressfulconditions.
Extraverted, outgoing, active,and high-spirited. You preferto be around people most ofthe time.
Moderate in activity andenthusiasm. You enjoy thecompany of others but youalso value privacy.
Introverted, reserved, andserious. You prefer to be aloneor with a few close friends.
Open to new experiences. Youhave broad interests and arevery imaginative.
Practical but willing toconsider new ways of doingthings. You seek a balancebetween the old and the new.
Down-to-earth, practical,traditional, and pretty much setin your ways.
Compassionate, good-natures,and eager to cooperate andavoid conflict.
Generally warm, trusting, andagreeable, but you cansometimes be stubbord andcompetitive.
Hardheaded, skeptical, proud,and competitive. You tend toexpress your anger directly.
Conscientious andwell-organized. You have highstandards and always strive toachieve your goals.
Dependable and moderatelywell-organized. You generallyhave clear goals but are able toset your work aside.
Easygoing, not verywell-organized, and sometimescareless. Your prefer not tomake plans.
Compared with the responses of other people, your responses suggest that you can bedescribed as: