Tuesday, 5 June 2012

Career finder - Questionnaire (Part I)

Time to find your taste!!In this post I would throw you 32 questions with 2 options right way(select one of your choice) & you must answer it, then I will predict your career in the next post.Are you ready?

Primly you must get a writing instrument  &  a paper to take this test. Lets go then!!!
(For each item, select either “a” or “b.” If you feel like both a and b are true, decide which one is more like you, even if it is only slightly more true.)

1. I would rather
a. Solve a new and complicated problem.
b. Work on something I have done before.
2. I like to
a. Work alone in quiet place.
b. Be where the action is.
3. I want a boss who
a. Establishes and applies criteria in decisions.
b. Considers individual needs and makes exceptions.
4. When I work on a project, I
a. Like to finish it and get some closure.
b. Often leave it open for possible changes.
5. When making a decision, the most important considerations are
a. Rational thoughts, ideas and data.
b. People’s feelings and values.
6. On a project, I tend to
a. Think it over and over before deciding how to proceed.
b. Start working on it right away, thinking about it as I go along.
7. When working on a project, I prefer to
a. Maintain as much control as possible.
b. Explore various options.
8. In my work, I prefer to
a. Work on several projects at a time, and learn as much as possible about each one.
b. Have one project that is challenging and keeps me busy.
9. I often
a. Make lists and plans whenever I start something and may have to seriously alter my  plans.
b. Avoid plans and just let things progress as I work on them.
10. When discussing a problem with colleagues, it is easy for me to
a. See “the big picture.”
b. Grasp the specifics of the situation.
11. When the phone rings in my office or at home, I usually
a. Consider it an interruption.
b. Don’t mind answering it.
12. Which word describes you better?
a. Analytical
b. Empathetic
13. When I am working on an assignment, I tend to
a. Work steadily and consistently.
b. Work in bursts of energy with “down time” in between.
14. When I listen to someone talk on a subject, I usually try to
a. Relate it to my own experience and see if it fits.
b. Assess and analyze the message.
15. When I come up with new ideas, I generally
a. “Got for it.”
b. Like to contemplate the ideas some more.
16. When working on a project, I prefer to
a. Narrow the scope so it is clearly defined.
b. Broaden the scope to include related aspects.
17. When I read something, I usually
a. Confine my thoughts to what is written there.
b. Read between the lines and relate the words to other ideas.
18. When I have to make a decision in a hurry, I often
a. Feel uncomfortable and wish I had more information
b. Am able to do so with available data
19. In a meeting, I tend to
a. Continue formulating my ideas as I talk about them.
b. Only speak out after I have carefully thought the issue through.
20. At work, I prefer spending a great deal of time on issues of
a. Ideas.
b. People.
21. In meetings, I am most often annoyed with people who
a. Come up with many sketchy ideas.
b. Lengthen meetings with many practical suggestions.
22. I am a
a. Morning person.
b. Night owl.
23. What is your style in preparing for a meeting?
a. I am willing to go in and be responsive.
b. I like to be fully prepared and usually sketch an outline of the meeting.
24. In a meeting, I would prefer for people to
a. Display a fuller range of emotions.
b. Be more task-oriented.
25. I would rather work for an organization where
a. My job was intellectually stimulating.
b. I was committed to its goals and mission.
26. On weekends, I tend to
a. Plan what I will do.
b. Just see what happens and decide as I go along.
27. I am more
a. Outgoing.
b. Contemplative.
28. I would rather work for a boss who is
a. Full of new ideas.
b. Practical.

In the following, choose the word in each pair those appeals to you more:
29.       a. Social
b. Theoretical
30.       a. Ingenuity
b. Practicality
31.       a. Organized
b. Adaptable
32.       a. Active
b. Concentration


Now you have completed answering all these questions above. okay then,your next job is to group them.

                                                Scoring Key
Count one point for each item listed below that you have circled in the inventory.

Score for I           Score for E                 Score for S                           Score for N
2a                                2b                                1b                                1a
6a                                6b                                10b                              10a
11a                              11b                              13a                              13b
15b                              15a                              16a                              16b
19b                              19a                              17a                              17b
22a                              22b                              21a                              21b
27b                              27a                              28b                              28a
32b                              32a                              30b                              30a
____                            ____                           ____                            ____


Circle the one with more points, I or E. Circle the one with more points, S or N.

Score for T          Score for F                Score for J                             Score for P
3a                                3b                                4a                               4b
5a                                5b                                7a                               7b
12a                              12b                              8b                               8a
14b                              14a                              9a                               9b
20a                              20b                              18b                             18a
24b                              24a                              23b                             23a
25a                              25b                              26a                             26b
29b                              29a                              31a                             31b
____                            ____                           ____                            ____

Circle the one with more points, T or F. Circle the one with more points,  J or P.


Now jot down your final answer by combining the 4 letters ie, I or E,S or N,T or F,J or P.Now you will get a final answer like this: eg-ISTJ,ISFP,ESTJ,ENTJ etc.

Now note your answer:  __ __ __ __


I will give you the answer(career choice) in the next post.




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