1) Before you read - Look at the photos and skim the list below.

What personality type do you think

best describes the people in the pictures?

Find the Job that’s Right for You!!

Nearly 50% of all workers have jobs they aren’t happy with. Don’t let this
happen to you!! If you want to find the right job, don’t rush to look through
the classified ads in the newspaper. Instead, sit down and think about
yourself. What kind of person are you? What makes you happy?
According to Psychology, there are six types of personalities. Nobody is just
one personality type, but most people are mainly one type. There are certain
jobs that are usually right, and others that are possibly wrong, for each type.
Considering your personality type can help you make the right job decision!
• The Realistic type is practical and likes • The Social type is friendly and likes
working with tools and machines. helping or training other people.
• The Enterprising type is outgoing and • The Conventional type is careful
likes leading other people. and likes following routines and
• The Artistic type is imaginative and keeping track of details.
likes expressing by creating art. • The Investigative type is curious
and likes learning, analyzing situations,
solving problems.

2) Look at the wheel and find the adjectives that mean...

_______________ : having the ability to change people’s minds.
_______________ : accepting difficulties without getting angry.
_______________ : skilled in or habitually using analysis.
_______________ : eager to learn or know; inquisitive.
_______________ : skillful with the hands; dexterous.

3) Pair Work: For each personality type, write

two examples of appropriate jobs.
Realistic Investigative Artistic

Social Enterprising Conventional

4) What personality type are you? Scan the QR Code and take the quiz.
a. My personality type is: ________________________________________________________
b. Choose the 3 possible degree programs that most appeal to you: __________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

5) Do you agree with the result? Tell me why or why not: ___________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Source: Interchange 2 Prof. Ana Laura López Cazarré

 6) Match each adjective to its definition:
brave creative hard-working caring energetic fit organized strong cheerful enthusiastic
A person who is…
a. ____________ is always lively and doesn’t tire easily. f. _____________ is always happy and optimistic.
b. ____________ is original, artistic and imaginative. g. _____________ is efficient, and good at making plans.
c. ____________ is not afraid of dangerous situations. h. _____________ is healthy and in good physical condition.
d. ____________ is helpful and considerate to other people. i. _____________ is interested in and excited about things.
e. ____________ is muscular and can do hard physical work. j. _____________ is an energetic and committed worker.

7) Listen and write one adjective that best describes each person:

a. a boss: ________________________ b. a co-worker: _____________________

c. a teacher: _____________________ c. a relative: ________________________

8) Choose 3 occupations and complete the sentences (follow the pattern)

a. A good __________________ should be __________________ , __________________ and __________________
because ______________________________________________________________________________________.
b. A good _______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________.
c. A good _______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________.

9) Now, tell me about yourself. Complete the sentences using gerunds.

On a job or at school: In my free time: At parties or social situations:

I like… meeting people, but I’m I’m interested in… I hate…

a little shy.
I can’t stand… I love… I’m not very good at…

10) Create 2 acrostics similar to

this one →
• One about you
• One about a classmate
Compare your acrostics to
your classmates’

Source: Interchange 2 Prof. Ana Laura López Cazarré

Quiz Website: https://www.thoughtco.com/college-major-quiz-4089204
Quiz Results:
• Enterprising Type: Enterprising people are go-getters. They like to come up with new ideas and
start new things. They are very competitive and highly enterprising. They may be very persuasive
talkers and they may be overly aggressive when trying to get their way. Persistence often pays off
for enterprising people. Enterprising people like to make money and have nice things. They are
often popular, sometimes demanding, and usually motivating. They can argue and debate well.
Possible degree programs: Business, Sales, Marketing, Management, Leadership, Training,
Political Science, Economics.
• Artistic Type: Artistic people are intuitive and often know what others are up to. They don't have
dozens of friends, but they have a few very close friends. They don't like to work in very restrictive
environments. Instead, they prefer to hear about new ideas and try out new things.
Possible degree programs: Art, Music, Writing, Literature, Drama, History, Interior Decorating,
Fashion Design, Public Relations, Philosophy, Journalism, Graphic Design.
• Realistic Type: Realistic people are practical, physical, usually pretty fit, and hard-working. They
may like to work outdoors, in a broad range of areas. Realistic people enjoy nature and may like to
work in the forest, on building sites, on a police force, or on a farm. Realistic people are curious and
they like to see how things work. They make great engineers. They are reliable and a bit traditional.
Possible college majors and careers include: Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Science, Drafting
Architecture, Construction, Environmental Science, Landscaping, Police, Fire Science, Park Ranger.
• Conventional Type: Conventional people are fond of history and they like to observe holidays. They
are traditional and they like to know exactly what is expected of them in every situation. They are
practical and very structured. Conventional people might be good at math, but they may not want
to work with numbers a lot. They can usually fit in to any group, but they don't necessarily want to
lead all the time. They are not too interested in talking about feelings or deep relationships.
Possible degree programs: Teaching, History, Nursing, Accounting, Computers, Finance, Real
Estate, Insurance, Research, Business.
• Social Type: Social people make great teachers! They are great with people because they are open
and friendly, and they care about others. They are cooperative, which makes them good in many
programs and careers. They may always be in the center of activity and they are likely to have lots
of friends. They are interested in social issues, and they are likely to become politically active. They
may use social skills to influence others.
Possible degree programs: Education, Ministry, Coaching, Counseling, Nursing, Political Science,
Sociology, Anthropology, History, Journalism, Psychology.
• Investigative Type: Investigative people are good at getting to the bottom of things. They like to
solve problems and find answers. They are strong in math and science, or could be if they tried.
They are good at drawing maps, making charts, and working with formulas. Investigative people like
to explore and challenge ideas--even those that are long-held beliefs. They may not be comfortable
working in groups. They are analytical, curious, and original.
Possible degree programs: Math, Criminal Justice, Science, History, Medical, Computer, Nursing,
Architecture, Research.

Source: Interchange 2 Prof. Ana Laura López Cazarré