Week 10: Personality, Strengths and Weaknesses Myers Briggs Personality Test Strengths and Weaknesses Week 10: Personality, Strengths and Weaknesses

Small Talk Greet your partner How was your weekend? How are your classes going? How was your trip?

Quote of the Day “We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather from recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” - Fredrick Koeing

What are you thankful for?

Myers Briggs Personality Test

E- Extroverted I- Introverted S- Sensing N- Intuitive T- Thinking F- Feeling J- Judging P- Perceiving

ISTJ- The Duty Fulfiller ESTP- The Doer ESTJ- The Guardian ISTP- The Mechanic ESFP- The Performer ISFJ- The Nurturer ESFJ- The Caregiver ISTP- The Artist ENFP- The Inspirer INFJ- The Protector ENFJ- The Giver INFP- The Idealist ENTP- The Visionary INTJ- The Scientist ENTJ- The Executive INTP- The Thinker

Small Group Discussion What personality are you? Does that sound right? According to the test, what are your strengths? What are your weaknesses?

Please write in your notebook… Based on the test, what are 5 of your strengths?

Strengths Flexible I am a team player. Hardworking I finish my work on time. Creative I always learn from my mistakes. Patient I can communicate well with many kinds of people. Teachable (willing to learn) Responsible I can resolve even difficult conflicts in the workplace. Outgoing Organized I love to serve others. Dedicated I have outstanding people skills. Adventurous Passionate I have excellent communication skills. Dependable I am a leader.

What are 5 qualities your dream job requires? Do you have those qualities? If not, how will you develop them?

“Tell me about yourself.” I currently study _______ at Sias International University. I chose my major because ______________. During my time at university, I ____________. …worked a part-time job at a restaurant. Through this job I learned the importance of being flexible, working well with others, and respecting your boss. …volunteered with Bring Me Hope, an organization that provides support to orphans in Henan. Through this experience I learned ________. I am fluent in both Chinese and English. I am ________, _________, and ________. (strengths) I think I would be a great fit for this job because ________. In the future I would like to ________________.

Your Greatest Weakness

Bad Examples I have a hard time waking up in the morning. This has caused me to miss several important meetings. I am a workaholic. I love to work, sometimes even at the expense of my family. I am very slow. It’s hard for me to do many things at one time.

Good examples My computer skills are not the best. I have taken some classes recently to improve my skills and would like to learn more. I would say my greatest weakness is my lack of experience. I have no experience in this field, but I am a hard worker and a fast learner. It’s hard for me to do many things at one time. I am best with projects that require me to be detailed and thorough.

Your Weakness Needs to be a real weaknesses but should not be something that makes you look really bad You can talk about Something you’ve worked to change Strengths in your weakness A weakness that can improve with experience or education

What is your greatest Weakness? English teacher Has experience with children Fun, creative, outgoing Fluent in English and Chinese Translator Excellent written translation skills Professional, organized, willing to travel Tour guide Excellent communication skills and spoken translation skills Outgoing, friendly, hardworking, flexible

Practice Greeting, introduction, handshake “Tell me about yourself.” “What are your strengths?” “What is your greatest weakness?” Pre-closing, follow-up, closing

Next week

1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why do you want this job 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why do you want this job? Why do you want to work for this company? 3. Why do you think you’re a good fit for this job? What makes you the best choice for this company? What sets you apart from others who are applying for this position? 4. What qualifications do you have for this position? What special skills do you have? What is your greatest strength? What is your greatest weakness?

5. Where do you see yourself in one year? Five years? What are your professional goals?   6. What mistakes have you made in previous jobs and what did you learn from it? Tell me a story about a time you have worked as a team?  How do you like team work? Explain a time when you faced a stressful situation.  What did you do? What has been your greatest accomplishment?  What has been your greatest failure?

Homework Study “Vocabulary for Jobs” and be prepared for a quiz