Career Personality Types and Pathways

Introduction

• Topic: Understanding career personality types to help choose a career path.
• Guest: Michelle Chow, Co-founder of Gladio.org.
• Purpose: Helping students and individuals discover their career paths through personality types.

What is Gladio.org?

• Service: Virtual career day platform.
• Features:
  • Career quiz.
  • Career videos, profiles, and infographics.
  • Connection to career resources and opportunities.

Career Personality

• Concept: Career choice as an expression of personality.
• Theory: Holland's Codes by Dr. Holland - six personality types used by the Department of Labor to classify careers.
• Importance: Identifying your personality type helps match with suitable careers.

Six Career Personality Types

1. The Builder

• Characteristics: Works with hands, good with tools and machines.
• Examples of Careers: Athletics, Contractor, Architect, Production roles.

2. The Creator

• Characteristics: Thinks outside the box, develops new ideas/products, avoids repetitive tasks.
• Examples of Careers: Graphic Designer, Entrepreneur, Filmmaker, Product Designer.

3. The Persuader

• Characteristics: Leadership, sales skills, self-starter, public speaking.
• Examples of Careers: Real Estate Agent, Politician, Social Media Manager.

4. The People Person

• Characteristics: Enjoys helping and serving others, patient.
• Examples of Careers: Nurse, Teacher, Therapist, Customer Service.

5. The Organizer

• Characteristics: Enjoys structure, processes, precision.
• Examples of Careers: Accountant, Event Planner, Operations roles.

6. The Problem Solver

• Characteristics: Analytical, inquisitive, enjoys solving complex problems.
• Examples of Careers: Software Engineer, Engineer, Certain Professors.

Application of Personality Types to Careers

• Discovery: Use Gladio's career quiz to identify strengths and interests.
• Exploration: Videos and profiles of real-life professionals.
• Guidance: Information on skills, education, networking, and resources.

Importance of Personality in Career

• All personality types are valued and necessary in organizations.
• Skills can be developed even if they aren't taught in school.

Future Career Opportunities

• Importance of understanding oneself and being open to emerging careers.
• Constant exploration and learning are key to adapting to new opportunities.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to explore Gladio.org and other resources to find your career path.
• Upcoming interviews and expansion of content on the channel.

Resources

• Gladio.org: Website for career quizzes and resources.
• Social Media: Follow on YouTube, Instagram, and other platforms.
• Additional Resources: SAT and ACT prep courses at supertutorTV.com.