Individual/Group Assessment
Individual and Group Assessment interpretations utilize both the Strong Interest Inventory and TypeFocus (an abbreviated version of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator)
Individually, I tend to gather information directly from the student before beginning the interpretations of the assessments. Information as to how the student likes to spend their free time, what coursework have they enjoyed (both high school and college-level) and not enjoyed and why, what types of movies or TV shows do they watch, books and magazines they like to read, etc.
For both Individual/Group Assessment Interpretations:
When interpreting the TypeFocus/MBTI ), I have the student(s) go through a self-selection process before looking at their assessment results. If the results are not the same, I have the student(s) look at the personality type descriptions in making their decision of their true type. Sometimes, a description of the different temperaments that relate to the types will help in making their description. Once their type is determined by the student(s), the student(s) is/are given information on what broad career fields their type tend to be drawn to, the process someone with their first and last letters uses in making a decision on majors, what careers their type is drawn to pursuing, and what is required for their job to feel fulfilling.
(NOTE: attended MBTI Qualifying Workshop at Otto Kroeger Associates in Fairfax, VA July 2001)
When interpreting the Strong (using the Strong Interest Inventory Profile With College Profile), I explain the six theme areas of interest to the student(s) and let them select which ones they think will show to be the highest. We then look at their General Occupational Themes from the report and explain about their interest areas being based on their gender's standard scores. We then look at their Basic Interest Scales and check to see if there are any surprises as well as compare their themes as they relate to their GOT's. We then move to their Occupational Scales, comparing their GOT's, and then the breakdown of each by their own GOT's. We also discuss their Personal Styles Scales and how they can relate to their choice of major as well. On their Profile Page, I explain that the BIS is "what you want to do" and the OS's is "where you want to do it". We also discuss the information provided about their themes and how it can be used to look at majors, how their BIS can be used for ideas of activities, internships, and coursework that are complimentary, then how their Occupational Scales are tied to degree levels, coursework, and other related occupations. Lastly, we look at their Personal Style Scales as to how they approach coursework, majors, and jobs.
(NOTE: attended Strong Interest Inventory Qualifying Workshop through CPP in Bloomington, IN in October 2000)
After interpretation of both assessments, the student(s) Strong GOT's and MBTI Type is entered into Simplicity (AU Career Center's database)
MBTI Master Practioner Certification: To increase my competency and knowledge in the use of the MBTI, I have been pursuing the MBTI Master Practioner Certification. To date, I have met the requirement to successfully complete the MBTI Certification Program. Also, I have obtained the required 40 hours of practical application and 25.5 of the 40 hours required by participating in an approved program or session.
Individual and Group Assessment interpretations utilize both the Strong Interest Inventory and TypeFocus (an abbreviated version of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator)
Individually, I tend to gather information directly from the student before beginning the interpretations of the assessments. Information as to how the student likes to spend their free time, what coursework have they enjoyed (both high school and college-level) and not enjoyed and why, what types of movies or TV shows do they watch, books and magazines they like to read, etc.
For both Individual/Group Assessment Interpretations:
When interpreting the TypeFocus/MBTI ), I have the student(s) go through a self-selection process before looking at their assessment results. If the results are not the same, I have the student(s) look at the personality type descriptions in making their decision of their true type. Sometimes, a description of the different temperaments that relate to the types will help in making their description. Once their type is determined by the student(s), the student(s) is/are given information on what broad career fields their type tend to be drawn to, the process someone with their first and last letters uses in making a decision on majors, what careers their type is drawn to pursuing, and what is required for their job to feel fulfilling.
(NOTE: attended MBTI Qualifying Workshop at Otto Kroeger Associates in Fairfax, VA July 2001)
When interpreting the Strong (using the Strong Interest Inventory Profile With College Profile), I explain the six theme areas of interest to the student(s) and let them select which ones they think will show to be the highest. We then look at their General Occupational Themes from the report and explain about their interest areas being based on their gender's standard scores. We then look at their Basic Interest Scales and check to see if there are any surprises as well as compare their themes as they relate to their GOT's. We then move to their Occupational Scales, comparing their GOT's, and then the breakdown of each by their own GOT's. We also discuss their Personal Styles Scales and how they can relate to their choice of major as well. On their Profile Page, I explain that the BIS is "what you want to do" and the OS's is "where you want to do it". We also discuss the information provided about their themes and how it can be used to look at majors, how their BIS can be used for ideas of activities, internships, and coursework that are complimentary, then how their Occupational Scales are tied to degree levels, coursework, and other related occupations. Lastly, we look at their Personal Style Scales as to how they approach coursework, majors, and jobs.
(NOTE: attended Strong Interest Inventory Qualifying Workshop through CPP in Bloomington, IN in October 2000)
After interpretation of both assessments, the student(s) Strong GOT's and MBTI Type is entered into Simplicity (AU Career Center's database)
MBTI Master Practioner Certification: To increase my competency and knowledge in the use of the MBTI, I have been pursuing the MBTI Master Practioner Certification. To date, I have met the requirement to successfully complete the MBTI Certification Program. Also, I have obtained the required 40 hours of practical application and 25.5 of the 40 hours required by participating in an approved program or session.