Final Fit Assessment
In the work environment, there are many factors to consider when working with all different types of people. Attitudes, personality, perception, communication, behavior, emotions and character traits help us to analyze how each person interacts in a workplace environment. I will assess myself to find what job will fit best for my personality and motives. It is important to consider the opportunities in the workforce because we spend the majority of our lives working, so should it be something we are interested in and love? First, I will analyze myself using the Big Five characteristics model. I will explain how I fit into each category and what part of them I rank highest in.
The first characteristic is openness. I am …show more content…
When I think of motivation, I think of reasons why I get out of bed in the morning. Well, for most people it is money, which is absolutely a factor. Money is more of a need than it is a want. It is not what I want out of work, but primarily I need it to live. I like to learn new skills, and I feel most rewarded when I influence someone or make a difference in a positive way. At the end of the day when I leave my job, I just want to feel like I accomplished something. Most of your life you work, so it is very important that we spend that time doing something we enjoy or love. There are always going to be good and bad days at work, which is expected. This is due to our behaviors and external influences. As an extrovert, my attitude and behaviors are influenced by a situation or event. I try to be positive, but sometimes people’s behaviors change my attitude to be …show more content…
After researching my opportunities in more depth, the one job I am choosing is Industrial-Organizational psychologist. The perfect candidate to work in the career would be someone who enjoys work culture, writing, startup environment, solving problems, and autonomy (“Industrial-Organizational Psychologist”). It is also true that in this field, “Industrial and organizational (I/O) psychologists focus on the behavior of employees in the workplace. They apply psychological principles and research methods to improve the overall work environment, including performance, communication, professional satisfaction and safety” (“Pursuing a Career in I/O Psychology”). In this occupation, the list of responsibilities may entail applying psychological research to the workplace, work within human resources offices, help businesses hire more qualified employees, help train and motivate workforce, assess job performance, increase business efficiency, improve organizational structure, improve quality of life for employers and employees, ease transitions such as corporate mergers, study of consumer behavior, and working as a consultant (“Organizational Psychology Job Description | What You'll Do”). These job tasks sound like something I could really see myself enjoying and feeling confident that I am important to my employer. This is extremely important to me when looking for the right job. To
In the work environment, there are many factors to consider when working with all different types of people. Attitudes, personality, perception, communication, behavior, emotions and character traits help us to analyze how each person interacts in a workplace environment. I will assess myself to find what job will fit best for my personality and motives. It is important to consider the opportunities in the workforce because we spend the majority of our lives working, so should it be something we are interested in and love? First, I will analyze myself using the Big Five characteristics model. I will explain how I fit into each category and what part of them I rank highest in.
The first characteristic is openness. I am …show more content…
When I think of motivation, I think of reasons why I get out of bed in the morning. Well, for most people it is money, which is absolutely a factor. Money is more of a need than it is a want. It is not what I want out of work, but primarily I need it to live. I like to learn new skills, and I feel most rewarded when I influence someone or make a difference in a positive way. At the end of the day when I leave my job, I just want to feel like I accomplished something. Most of your life you work, so it is very important that we spend that time doing something we enjoy or love. There are always going to be good and bad days at work, which is expected. This is due to our behaviors and external influences. As an extrovert, my attitude and behaviors are influenced by a situation or event. I try to be positive, but sometimes people’s behaviors change my attitude to be …show more content…
After researching my opportunities in more depth, the one job I am choosing is Industrial-Organizational psychologist. The perfect candidate to work in the career would be someone who enjoys work culture, writing, startup environment, solving problems, and autonomy (“Industrial-Organizational Psychologist”). It is also true that in this field, “Industrial and organizational (I/O) psychologists focus on the behavior of employees in the workplace. They apply psychological principles and research methods to improve the overall work environment, including performance, communication, professional satisfaction and safety” (“Pursuing a Career in I/O Psychology”). In this occupation, the list of responsibilities may entail applying psychological research to the workplace, work within human resources offices, help businesses hire more qualified employees, help train and motivate workforce, assess job performance, increase business efficiency, improve organizational structure, improve quality of life for employers and employees, ease transitions such as corporate mergers, study of consumer behavior, and working as a consultant (“Organizational Psychology Job Description | What You'll Do”). These job tasks sound like something I could really see myself enjoying and feeling confident that I am important to my employer. This is extremely important to me when looking for the right job. To