WHo am I?
As with all teenagers, I have no idea who I am. In the constant turmoil of high school life, with the ever changing relationships we have, or the evolving social standards, it is extremely easy to loose site of who you are. Every once in a while, it is slightkly reassuring to recieve confirmation of who you think you are, and this is exactly what happened when I looked at a few personality surveys one day in Future's Forum.
So for perspective: I thought I was a head strong, intense, driven individual, who had good people skills. I knew that I was slightly eccentric, enjoying the more random side of things, but with this randomness comes a factor of estrangement from my friends.
The surveys I took were a breath of fresh air. They reaffirmed the fact that I am an intense individual, though am also rather positive, with strong personal values, warm, bright and full of potential. The survey on similarminds.com stated that I am an ENFP personality...type...thing: I am Extroverted iNtuitive, Feeling and Perceiving. Essentially, this personality is one where spontaneousness positivity and a good outlook allows them to enjoy all of life's opportunities... They enjoy taking leaps of faith (hmmm... perhaps see my blog for further information) and love to strive for the many possibilities that can be.
I feel that all of the aforementioned traits are ones that describe me. Despite my uncertainty, I do enjoy taking risks, and the little things in life hold great value. All of the relationships I have are strong and healthy as a result of my outgoing charismatic nature, and all of the people in my life hold great value to me. If you want any more specificities click the button on the home page... It might be superficial to say that this website is a completely accurate representation of me... BUT THIS WEBSITE IS AN ALMOST COMPLETELY ACCURATE RENDITION OF ME!!! I was reading through the page thinking... yes...yes...yes... OK- where's the stalker!
I also took the very technical, very accurate "which Harry Potter character are you?"...It turns out I have the fun witty nature of Ron with the level headed logical approach as seen with Hermione... I was hoping to be more congruent with Hagrid, but alas... the playful humor of Ron, with the methodical Hermioneisms... Awesome.
While these tests are not a completely effective way of determining just who you are, they are effective at demonstrating the group of people you may fit in with, by drawing a conclusion as to what parts of your personality help define you. I found that reading the synopsis of my own personality helped me recognize that I'm not really the complete oddball I though I was. Of course, I still have characteristics that differentiate me from the next person, but alas, the test aided me in seeing that I have a lot to offer and that perhaps it is OK to stop worrying about fitting in, and just being myself: after all- given my personality type, being myself is a sure fire way to be succesful.
So for perspective: I thought I was a head strong, intense, driven individual, who had good people skills. I knew that I was slightly eccentric, enjoying the more random side of things, but with this randomness comes a factor of estrangement from my friends.
The surveys I took were a breath of fresh air. They reaffirmed the fact that I am an intense individual, though am also rather positive, with strong personal values, warm, bright and full of potential. The survey on similarminds.com stated that I am an ENFP personality...type...thing: I am Extroverted iNtuitive, Feeling and Perceiving. Essentially, this personality is one where spontaneousness positivity and a good outlook allows them to enjoy all of life's opportunities... They enjoy taking leaps of faith (hmmm... perhaps see my blog for further information) and love to strive for the many possibilities that can be.
I feel that all of the aforementioned traits are ones that describe me. Despite my uncertainty, I do enjoy taking risks, and the little things in life hold great value. All of the relationships I have are strong and healthy as a result of my outgoing charismatic nature, and all of the people in my life hold great value to me. If you want any more specificities click the button on the home page... It might be superficial to say that this website is a completely accurate representation of me... BUT THIS WEBSITE IS AN ALMOST COMPLETELY ACCURATE RENDITION OF ME!!! I was reading through the page thinking... yes...yes...yes... OK- where's the stalker!
I also took the very technical, very accurate "which Harry Potter character are you?"...It turns out I have the fun witty nature of Ron with the level headed logical approach as seen with Hermione... I was hoping to be more congruent with Hagrid, but alas... the playful humor of Ron, with the methodical Hermioneisms... Awesome.
While these tests are not a completely effective way of determining just who you are, they are effective at demonstrating the group of people you may fit in with, by drawing a conclusion as to what parts of your personality help define you. I found that reading the synopsis of my own personality helped me recognize that I'm not really the complete oddball I though I was. Of course, I still have characteristics that differentiate me from the next person, but alas, the test aided me in seeing that I have a lot to offer and that perhaps it is OK to stop worrying about fitting in, and just being myself: after all- given my personality type, being myself is a sure fire way to be succesful.
The places I could go
After completing the above personality test, I then proceeded to complete a questionnaire in regards to what careers that I could, er, would be well suited to follow.
The assessment results were pleasing to say the least. Out of the fifty given responses, my personal favorites were those of Directing, Acting, Announcing, Writing, being a Comedian, Stunt Person, or Special Effects Technician.
In the interest of consolidation, I decided to focus on the career path of an announcer and a writer. If I were to pursue announcing, I could become a radio person, whether I voice ads,or host actual shows. I could also become a news castor, anchoring the big stories, keeping people informed. The skill set of an announcer would also allow me opportunities to speak in front of people... All of the aforementioned... Are... AWESOME!!!
If I were to pursue writing, I could author many different works, such as fictitious novels, non fiction literature. I could work for a news paper, or even write scripts for television, radio... Maybe for the Prime Minister... the possibilities are truly endless. Truth be told, I would love it if I woke up in France one day writing freelance for a local paper in a small town... But we'll get into that in a another blog, for another day...
Of, in order to get these positions, qualifications are sometimes required. I managed to compile a list of interesting thoughts or paths that could take me further into these careers.
WRITER: "Salaried non-fiction writers are usually required to have a degree. Many employers look for writers with degrees in English, communications, or journalism. An aspiring non-fiction writer might also consider taking courses offered by colleges and professional associations that concentrate on specific types of writing, such as corporate or business writing, copywriting, or technical writing.
Non-fiction writers may also be expected to have specific knowledge of the industry they are working in. For example, most writers who produce materials for banks and other financial organizations are expected to know about financial products such as stocks and mutual funds. Therefore, some employers in this area prefer to hire writers who have completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or a similar industry-related course.
Fiction, or creative, writers are not required to have formal post-secondary education. However, a broad liberal arts education, including courses in philosophy, anthropology, art, history, and other classical subjects, is useful since it gives the writer a wide knowledge base. These subjects can also be a great source of ideas." (careercruising.com)
ANNOUNCER: "Entry into this occupation is highly competitive. Although talent and experience factor highly in the hiring process, most employers also expect applicants to have completed a relevant post-secondary program.
Programs in broadcast journalism, journalism, radio and television arts, and communications are available at colleges, universities, and technical institutes across the country. Programs vary in length from about 2 years for a diploma to 4 years for a bachelor’s degree. Post-graduate certificates are also available.
Many broadcast programs offer studio training as well as internships at local radio and television stations. These programs and internships provide valuable experience and may improve your chances of finding a job when you finish." (careercruising.com)
All in all, the job I will have... will be awesome... I will not do something worth doing, and what I do do... I will do all I can do to make sure the doing gets done...
The assessment results were pleasing to say the least. Out of the fifty given responses, my personal favorites were those of Directing, Acting, Announcing, Writing, being a Comedian, Stunt Person, or Special Effects Technician.
In the interest of consolidation, I decided to focus on the career path of an announcer and a writer. If I were to pursue announcing, I could become a radio person, whether I voice ads,or host actual shows. I could also become a news castor, anchoring the big stories, keeping people informed. The skill set of an announcer would also allow me opportunities to speak in front of people... All of the aforementioned... Are... AWESOME!!!
If I were to pursue writing, I could author many different works, such as fictitious novels, non fiction literature. I could work for a news paper, or even write scripts for television, radio... Maybe for the Prime Minister... the possibilities are truly endless. Truth be told, I would love it if I woke up in France one day writing freelance for a local paper in a small town... But we'll get into that in a another blog, for another day...
Of, in order to get these positions, qualifications are sometimes required. I managed to compile a list of interesting thoughts or paths that could take me further into these careers.
WRITER: "Salaried non-fiction writers are usually required to have a degree. Many employers look for writers with degrees in English, communications, or journalism. An aspiring non-fiction writer might also consider taking courses offered by colleges and professional associations that concentrate on specific types of writing, such as corporate or business writing, copywriting, or technical writing.
Non-fiction writers may also be expected to have specific knowledge of the industry they are working in. For example, most writers who produce materials for banks and other financial organizations are expected to know about financial products such as stocks and mutual funds. Therefore, some employers in this area prefer to hire writers who have completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or a similar industry-related course.
Fiction, or creative, writers are not required to have formal post-secondary education. However, a broad liberal arts education, including courses in philosophy, anthropology, art, history, and other classical subjects, is useful since it gives the writer a wide knowledge base. These subjects can also be a great source of ideas." (careercruising.com)
ANNOUNCER: "Entry into this occupation is highly competitive. Although talent and experience factor highly in the hiring process, most employers also expect applicants to have completed a relevant post-secondary program.
Programs in broadcast journalism, journalism, radio and television arts, and communications are available at colleges, universities, and technical institutes across the country. Programs vary in length from about 2 years for a diploma to 4 years for a bachelor’s degree. Post-graduate certificates are also available.
Many broadcast programs offer studio training as well as internships at local radio and television stations. These programs and internships provide valuable experience and may improve your chances of finding a job when you finish." (careercruising.com)
All in all, the job I will have... will be awesome... I will not do something worth doing, and what I do do... I will do all I can do to make sure the doing gets done...