Myers-Briggs & Career Development
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a personality test that's frequently used to help a person identify the specific nature of work and work environment that's parallel to her character, goals, capability, education style and overall objectives. The MBTI can facilitate career development by distinguishing the best route and structure a person can embark on to succeed in her chosen line of work.
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History
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The MBTI is a psychometric questionnaire intended to gauge a person's psychological preferences and personality type. It's based on the theories of personality put forth by Carl Gustav Jung.
Significance
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According to The Myers & Briggs Foundation, "The four-letter MBTI type formula is a shorthand way of telling you about the interaction of your four mental functions and which ones you prefer to use first. This is called type dynamics, and it is an important part of understanding your MBTI results."
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Identification
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The MBTI analyzes the test taker's personality by assessing him within these categories: Extraversion/Introversion, Sensing/Intuition, Thinking/Feeling, and Judging/Perceiving. "Because it explains basic patterns in human functioning, the MBTI is used for a wide variety of purposes including the following: self understanding and development, career development and exploration, organizational development, team building, management and leadership training, and problem solving (www.psc.gov.yk.ca)."
Effects
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The MBTI looks at the way one's personal inclinations influence her job satisfaction and production; providing a comprehensive list of careers for which a person is best suited. When it comes to finding a career or embarking on a new one, the process of career development is vital. "Career development involves the use of assessment tools and resources to assist with the process of career planning and transition. The assessment process often includes a three-prong approach (self-assessment, informal assessments and formal assessments), to discover an individual's specific strengths, aptitudes, skills, values, and preferences (Exploretworlds.com)."
Considerations
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Given that a person's career tends to have a role in other aspects of his life, the MBTI helps a person locate careers that are parallel to his personality. This promotes his career development by showing how his character, skills and objectives tie into the circumstances surrounding that career.
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References
Resources
- Photo Credit The Myers-Briggs Type Puzzle (www.hja-consulting.com)
