First off each child completed a brief assessment in which they chose an answer that best described themselves. They were instructed to choose the answer that they knew best fit their personality, not an answer that they wished described themselves. Each child received their own unique login and needed to use their own personal email address. They each received their own personalized career report, which included career work styles, motivators and de-motivators, career attributes, and career match suggestions.
My oldest daughter, age 18, discovered that she is an energetic worker and strives to achieve ambitious goals. She isn't satisfied until the job is completed. She is competitive and determined to get ahead. She is motivated by independence and freedom, setting her own agenda, the opportunity to travel, and flexible work schedules. Demotivators include close supervision of work, routine, and being alone in a room without a phone. When she read these results, she realized that is why she doesn't enjoy being hovered over at work when she was training for a new job. This also makes sense why she quickly moves through training so she can be independent in her work.
My 16 year old daughter's results showed that she is active and energetic. She likes to take charge, make decisions, and be a leader. These results simply put described her exactly. She is independently minded and likes to make her own decisions. Demotivators for her include being alone in a room without a phone and routine. Almost all of her career matching choices include some sort of manager. She currently wishes to go into nursing, and I can see her going far with that experience.
My 15 year old daughter revealed that she thrives in team environments. She is helpful, generous, and easy to get along with. Her results further indicated that she makes a positive first impression and is able to build rapport with a variety of people. She is outgoing and easily liked by everyone. Motivators for her include opportunities to help others, friendliness and courtesy, and working with others. Demotivators for her include rude behavior and a culture in which things are valued more highly than people. She will be likely to succeed at a career in which she is able to influence others or in some sort of management role.
My 13 year old son's results were right in line with his current interests. This is confirmation that he will most likely choose a career in some sort of technology area. He is motivated by being perceived as an expert in specific areas, likes access to the latest technologies, and has the potential to be a transformative leader. He is a logical thinker and would not want to work in a constantly changing environment. He doesn't like being given vague instructions.
The end of each report, includes a list of potential career paths. When you click on these links, more information opens up that includes information about that career as well as what skills and education are necessary to reach that career. These results were very helpful to my children as well as myself.
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