Personality Types and Career Focus Outlook

According to the assessment, my personality type is ISTJ (Introversion, Sensing, Thinking, and Judging).
List at least two characteristics for each personality type using the descriptions provided by the TypeFocus assessment under “Personality Theory: What Your Four Letters Mean.”
Introversion refers to having an inward focus. An introverted person prefers to spend time alone, or at least needs time alone. The introverted person feels drained after social experiences like parties, and draws energy from solitude.
Sensing refers to the way I perceive the world. A sensor relies primarily on the concrete data received from the five senses, rather than living in a fantasy world or daydreaming.
Thinking refers to how the person processes information. Whereas a feeling person relies on gut instinct, a thinking person like me analyzes or uses logic when making decisions.
Judging refers to how I take action. A judging person weighs all the information available and sticks to a plan.
The four-letter personality type and the characteristics
Taken together, the ISTJ characteristics suggest that I am a logical person who works well in most organizational cultures, especially those with a high degree of structure. I appreciate a detail-oriented approach to solving problems and am very straightforward in my work and my communications.
In a minimum of four sentences, explain in your own words whether you agree or disagree with each type.
I completely agree with my personality type score. I have always been an introvert, preferring quiet time alone reading over loud parties. I can have fun in social situations but only if I do not have to stay for long periods of time. I definitely use my senses to perceive the world. If I can’t see or hear it, I do not believe it. Likewise, I analyze the situation and focus on the facts and do not let my emotions get in the way. I can be a decisive person, and prefer order and structure rather than loose plans.
In Part B of the worksheet, list three careers or career areas that fit your interests according to the results from the TypeFocus assessment.
The three careers that fit my interests according to the results of the TypeFocus include Actuaries, Forensic Science Technicians, and Insurance Underwriters.
Identify your preferred career field or one that you would like to explore further to use for the remainder of the worksheet.
My preferred career field would be either an Actuary or a Forensic Science Technician. Although the forensic science technician appeals to my interest in solving problems by weighing the evidence and facts, I believe my career options would be broader as an Actuary. As a logical person, I am going to be more prone to pursing a career with better prospects.
In Part C, write one sentence for each of your four personality characteristics, and explain why they would be a good fit for your selected career. For example, being extroverted is a good quality for a salesperson since it involves a great deal of interaction with people.
Introversion—This quality would be a good fit for my selected career because I will be working alone most of the time.
Sensing—This quality would be a good fit for a forensic science technician even more than an actuary because of the emphasis on sensory data.
Thinking—This quality is critical to the success of an Actuary because it involves logic, data analysis, and critical thinking.
Judging—Actuaries have to make judgments based on the data, which is why this quality will be a good fit for my selected career.
Step 2: Explore Occupations
What They Do: Actuaries assess risk and use uncertainty models to help insurance companies accurately structure their pricing and policies.
Work Environment: The environment is in a traditional office, within a hierarchical organization but could involve some travel.
Pay: Median annual wages as of 2016 are over $100,000 (United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017).
Job Outlook: Growth is projected, but there are also a limited number of positions available.
How to Become One: In addition to a Bachelor’s degree, the applicant must have proven expertise in mathematics, statistics, and business concepts and may need to pass additional tests.



References

United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (2017). Actuaries. Retrieved online: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/actuaries.htm