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Career Planning
Personal Traits Assessment |
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Personal traits are your tendencies, behaviors, attitudes and
characteristics that make you unique. A large component
involved in selecting a career in which you will be satisfied, is
to find one that complements your personality.
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| Directions: |
Print the sheet, complete the exercise and then
record your reflections in a career exploration/ planning
notebook. Check each
characteristic that describes you. Put away any preconceived
notions of what traits you think you should have. Be honest
with yourself. There is no right or wrong answer.
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Accountable |
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Ethical |
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Persistent |
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Active |
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Experienced |
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Persuasive |
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Ambitious |
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Factual |
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Playful |
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Analytical |
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Fair |
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Pleasant |
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Appreciative |
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Firm |
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Polite |
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Assertive |
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Flexible |
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Practical |
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Businesslike |
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Focused |
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Principled |
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Calm |
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Friendly |
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Proactive |
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Charismatic |
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Generous |
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Professional |
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Cheerful |
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Genuine |
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Prompt |
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Compassionate |
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Helpful |
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Quick-witted |
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Competent |
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Honest |
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Quiet |
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Competitive |
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Humorous |
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Realistic |
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Concerned |
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Idealistic |
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Reliable |
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Confident |
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Imaginative |
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Resourceful |
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Considerate |
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Independent |
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Serious |
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Consistent |
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Innovative |
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Sincere |
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Cooperative |
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Insightful |
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Social |
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Creative |
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Intelligent |
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Sophisticated |
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Curious |
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Knowledgeable |
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Spontaneous |
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Decisive |
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Leader |
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Successful |
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Deliberate |
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Listener |
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Supportive |
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Dependable |
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Loyal |
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Sympathetic |
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Detail Oriented |
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Modest |
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Tactful |
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Diplomatic |
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Motivated |
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Team player |
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Direct |
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Objective |
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Thrifty |
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Eager |
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Open-minded |
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Truthful |
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Easygoing |
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Optimistic |
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Unique |
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Efficient |
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Organized |
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Versatile |
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Eloquent |
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Outgoing |
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Well-rounded |
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Energetic |
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Patient |
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Enthusiastic |
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Perceptive |
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Other:________ |
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| Reflection: |
In a career exploration/planning notebook
record your thoughts in response to the following:
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Do you seen any patterns or themes?
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How might you classify yourself based on
this list?
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What qualities appear to be desirable in the
career fields you are considering?
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Is your personality consistent with others
working in the career fields that interest you?
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Summary: |
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In your notebook, make a
list of your top 5 traits |
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Next Step: |
- Next you may want to continue your self
exploration by looking at your work
values.
- If this exercise gave you some career ideas, you might want to
do some
career research.
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Individual
Guidance If
you would like additional or individualized assistance to
explore your personal traits or see how they match to careers, please
schedule an appointment to meet with a
career counselor. |
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Career Services
Lasell College
1844 Commonwealth Avenue • Newton, MA 02466
Tel: 617.243.2124 ~ Fax: 617.243.2380
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