CSE 1411: Exploring Careers in Science and Engineering

Fall 2011

Strong Interest Inventory/Myers Briggs Type Indicator Reflection

Purpose:

Reflect on your MBTI type and Strong themes and how they relate to your career

aspirations

Please answer the following questions in full sentences (at least 3-4 sentences per question, typed). The reflection is due via Moodle by 2pm on Feb.8th.

1.) What is your three-letter theme code (page 2, section 1 of the Strong Profile)?Click here to

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Is it reflective of your interests? Why or Why not? (be specific, give examples)Click here

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If you feel a need to revise the theme code, what combination do you feel would best represent your interest patterns--why?Click here to enter text.

2.) What is your MBTI type? Do you think your MBTI type reflects your personality—why or

why not (be specific, how do you see your personality)? Were your preferences clear? Click

here to enter text. 3.) Using Section 3 pages 5-7 of the Strong Profile, look at all the occupations where you

scored a 40 or above and the careers listed for your MBTI type. List four occupations of most interest to you, what major(s) at the U of M you might pursue for each

occupation (include what the major’s strong code is), and why you think your interests and personality might be a good fit for this occupation (use resources from the ‘Major and Career Exploration’ handout to gather more information about the

careers).

Example: Career: Nutritionist Major: Nutrition (SIC/ISR)

Why Interested: I think my interests in the sciences and problem solving would make me a good fit for this career. Also, one of my theme codes for the strong was “S” which indicates that I would like a career where I help others. According to Onet,

nutritionists provide one-on-one counseling to patients and help create plans for a healthier lifestyle. Being an extrovert with judging tendencies, I think I would be

happy helping others directly and organizing and presenting information to others. Click here to enter text.

CSE 1411: Exploring Careers in Science and Engineering

Fall 2011

4.) What occupations are you interested in that did not show up in your results? How do you think your personality would “play out” in these occupations and how do these occupations fit some of your interests?

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5.) What insights did the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers Briggs Type Indicator provide in terms of your career aspirations? What themes emerged from your Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers Briggs Type Indicator results? Click here to enter text.

Grading Rubric:

________/2 points—Completed assessments by Jan.30 by 12pm

________/10 points Content—Reflected on all of the questions demonstrating thought was put into the meaning of your MBTI and SII results as they pertain to career options.

________/3 points Style—Responses were articulate and professionally polished (i.e. evidence of proofreading and no spelling and grammatical errors)?

Total:________/15 points