Personality is a complicated thing. It includes your likes and dislikes, how you react to things, how you express yourself, and many other characteristics that are unique to you. It’s important to understand some of these attributes about yourself when choosing a career. A career that does not fit your personality will result in a string of jobs that you either hate or cannot succeed in. On the other hand, a career that fits your personality will lead to success and job satisfaction.

　　When I took the Kiersey Character Sorter, my personality was categorized as the Healer Idealist. A Healer Idealist tends to value meaningful relationships and has a strong capacity for caring. Their tendency is to want to heal conflicts. They will work hard to benefit someone or something they believe in. They have a strong sense of right and wrong and seek after wisdom. They tend to be adaptable and patient with complicated situations. They are strongly aware of another’s feelings and relate well to them, but also work well alone. They have a keen interest in scholarly activities and usually want to use their gifts to help others.

　　There are several careers I could consider that would fit my personality. One is a career as an electronics engineer. Electronics engineers work to design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical and electronics equipment. This includes aircraft, automobiles, electric power generation, motors, communication equipment, and computer hardware. Another possibility is the job of an aerospace engineer. An aerospace engineer works to design, develop, and test systems related to aircraft (both military and commercial) and space exploration. They typically specialize in one area of expertise such as propulsion or guidance and control systems. A third career option of interest to me is that of Graphics Designer. Graphics Designers design art and copy layouts for visual media. This includes books, magazines, advertisements, and web pages. Any of these careers would be a reasonable match for my personality type.

　　There are a number of ways in which these careers are a fit with my personality. Electronics engineering attracts me because it involves details, creative problem solving, hands-on work, and organized thinking. It requires strong math and science skills, which are both strong areas for me. It pays well, allowing me to help my family achieve our financial goals such as helping my sons through college and contributing towards our retirement savings. The job of Aerospace Engineer is similar. It requires similar skills, but also includes an area of interest to me, space. It also tends to pay well, but the jobs in that field are scarcer which may make finding a job in that field more difficult. Graphics design is visual and hands-on. It would utilize my strong visual skills; however, it often requires long hours to meet deadlines, which is something I don’t really like. On the other hand, it also frequently involves self-employment and working from home, which would be a plus for me. However, I don’t think I would do well having to promote myself in order to generate contracts. I will probably continue to pursue electronics engineering as the best choice for me.

　　Finding the right career for you can take time and energy. It will require a lot of research and thought about the various options and how each one would fit with your personality and interests. In the end, you will find that the time and energy spent are well worth it.

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