Sample Outline
Formatting Option #1
- "Report"
The Introduction:
- We’ve been involved in many activities this semester having to do with
self and career exploration. (Too obvious??? Revise and expand.)
- The purpose has been for us to get to know ourselves better and to find
out which occupations or careers might fit best with our personalities, our
values, and our interests.
- My overall evaluation of the project is that it has been somewhat
helpful. (Revise and expand.)
The Assessments:
1.) The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
- This time I was an INFJ, but very close to an INTJ.
- Explain the “slight” difference between the F and the T.
- Comment on why the I and the J are “very clear.”
- In the past, I have been an ISFJ, an ISTJ, and an INTP.
- Comment on the variations among these???
- Comment on why many people think I’m an E rather than an I.
2.) The Values Card Sort
- My top 5 values are Creativity, Helping Others, Structure and
Predictability, Work-Life Balance, and Fun and Humor.
- Other things that I value are Independence, Aesthetics, Honesty and
Integrity, and Security.
- Of these 9, maybe I should re-order them???
- How many should I comment on??? Which ones???
- What does this tell me about myself???
3.) The
Strong Interest Inventory (or the Self-Directed Search)
- My Summary Code is IAS.
- The only occupation for that code that I was really interested in was
Dictionary Editor, which has an education level of 6.
- Other similar codes are ISA, SAI, SIA, AIS, and ASI.
- Other interesting occupations include . . . How many should I list
here???
- What does this tell me about myself???
The Research:
I have picked three careers/occupations for this section:
1.) College Professor
- Possible Major: English
- Seems to closely match my personality, values, and interests. EXPLAIN
HOW for each one.
2.) Physician
- Possible Majors: Chemistry, Biology, English
- Seems to match my personality and interests. EXPLAIN HOW.
- Does NOT seem to match my values. EXPLAIN HOW.
3.) Chemist
- Possible Majors: Chemistry, Biochemistry
- Seems to match my personality, values, and interests. EXPLAIN HOW.
- However, I am ambivalent about this choice. EXPLAIN WHY.
The Action Plan:
1.) Summer 2007:
2.) Fall 2007:
3.) Spring 2008:
Conclusion: