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It’s always good to take the time every couple of years to check in with yourself to make sure that you are in the right field and still doing a job that you enjoy.
- Do you still go home with a sense of satisfaction after working?
- Does your job allow you to do what you do best every day?
- Is the culture of the organization in line with your value system and philosophy?
Any of these areas can be problematic from causing you to under-perform to a general bad feelings about your job and/or coworkers.
I found this interesting Career Planner Quiz after it was discussed on my local news the other day. It’s free to try and I was actually kind of surprised at how on-point it was about me. Here are my results.
People with Blue interests like activities that allow them to be creative. This can be through more traditional visual arts, writing or musical pursuits although not limited to these. The creativity is often expressed in thinking of new ideas or strategies that can have a broad range of applications. Blue interests often like thinking about the future and planning for long term benefits. Hobbies include: performing or listening to music, attending theater, story telling, journaling, decorative arts, painting. Career choice often are: Editor, Journalist, Teacher, Strategic Planner, Consultant, Performing Arts, Marketing, Communications, Research and Development.
People with Red strengths are really good at making quick decisions and then jumping to action. They are objective about people and good at mobilizing teams to get the job done. They are logical when solving problems and work well in high pressure situations. They are friendly when they interact with others while staying focused on the business at hand.
After you take the Career Planner Quiz be sure to come back and tell us if your results seem to be in-line with how you see yourself, and the job you are currently working.
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Complete the quiz and leave a comment with your results to enter the drawing for my favorite book, 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions, by Ron Fry. All entries must be entered by midnight on July 31st. The winner will be selected by a random drawing. Please make sure you leave a valid email address so that we can notify you.
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I need a totally new career.
I had a Blue and a Red.
husband blue across the board, he needs this book
I am yellow in interests and style. No surprises there!
I’m blue across the board…which is partially me.
Blue on both!
I think my results are in line with me. Blue and Yellow. I’m currently a SAHM mom but finished up Massage Therapy school before this and now I want to become a creative life coach.
If I had my druthers I would make a career of my writing/art.
i need to see what i love
blue and yellow
I am very administrative; I thought the assessment was very accurate
Yellow & Yellow
My interests are blue and my style is red. I’m a designer and I scored as a creative person, so I think its pretty accurate.
I am Red in interests and Blue in style. I am 51 and need to get back in the job market. Its been almost 2 decades since I’ve been through a job interview and I’m a little concerned about the questions I will get. This book could probably help me out alot.
I am blue. had to laugh I am unemployed and results indicated Career choice often are: Editor, Journalist, Teacher, Strategic Planner, Consultant, Performing Arts, Marketing, Communications, Research and Development. My stregnths are marketing but lately I have been a substitute teacher so it was pretty right on the mark.
Yellow and Yellow. Administration. I could have told you that, but it’s nice to have it confirmed. Thanks for the interesting questions and contest.
I am blue for both interests and style. Looks like I am in the right job. Also, considering the fact that I am going to school for Graphic Design it’s good to know that I am on the right track.
I could use this book.
i’m blue in interests and yellow in style, and judging by the list of career choices i suppose its not too far off
I’m a blue & a yellow. I agree with the yellow, but not so sure about the blue.