C High D
I usually hate being labeled as anything, but I was surprised and have to admit that the Personal Profile System pretty much nailed it. After reading the description of all the characteristics of "Conscientiousness", I was amazed at how picking vague words to describe myself 28 times could lead to an on point analysis of the type of person I am. However, I am trying not to be tied down to the exact description and approach different tasks and decisions with different approaches when they call for it. As I do this, I begin to realize that this is only a conscience effort to change my ways, calling for my to be very analytical of my every move, therefore sending me further into my title. If I can overcome this self-fulfilling prophecy, I would like to be more of the "Influence" type, if I do not already follow some of these tendencies. I think you can motivate yourself to move to another heading in this Profile System. For example, shy people may overcome shyness and turn into dominant types. So yes, I do believe it is possible.
I think this system is a useful technique, but not reliable or foolproof. There were many words that were so close, that I may have chose differently depending on when I took it, which could have given me another outcome. Plus, I do not want to commit a hasty generalization by saying that just because the test had on point results for me, that results of other students were so truthfully descriptive. This is why I would be hesitant to implement this test as a basis for making any assumptions on classmates or coworkers. However, it would be interesting to see what the results would be for some of my co-workers and family members. If I agreed with the results, I do not think it would be useful, since it would basically be telling me what I already know. Overall, i just think this is an interesting test, but should not be utilized for anything more than interest.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Until The Barones Reach Kennedy Status Revised
I have just recently changed my vision to end with the ultimate goal of a career in pediatric medicine, specializing in treatment of terminally ill children. So feel free to read my previous blog with the few changes to the types of clubs I will be joining and running for, the internships I will be seeking, and finishing the college experience offset to about eight years (for med school). Although it will push back my goals by that long, I can honestly say this is the first time I am looking to the future happily since I enrolled as an Accountancy major.
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