Career match

Miel · Guru

RE: Career match

AXA · Senior Member

bistor wrote:

AXA wrote:

bistor wrote:

AXA wrote:

bistor wrote:

AXA wrote:

bistor wrote:

LaDyBuG wrote:
bistor wrote:
I think those myers-briggs tests are a lot of BS. Do what you like to do, considering that interests and priorities change over time. It's a good idea to never stop studying.

You can consider one thing and then you suck at it......some people are just not cut out for certain jobs.....even if they are dying to do it......so a test determines skills.....
And I agree about the never stop studying.....but don't go in circles.

True, some people need direction.

But I'm not sure a test will do it for you. Sixteen kinds of people in the world? Give me a break...

Best case scenario, the test will tell you something you already knew. Worst case, it will be wrong. And, yes, I have heard of people that went on to successful careers in an "unrecommended" field.

Life is about exploring too. Exploring isn't the same as floundering.

I say, set goals, and grab them by the balls.

There's a lot out there

-- Edited by bistor at 16:07, 2006-07-22

Many people need direction at certain point of their life. It can be given through parents, teachers, role models, life experience, etc. But many people in order to make career decisions need more help, and tests can be effective in this scenario.

Tests just give you more information about yourself and different careers, but it
doesn’t mean that is the only thing that you should consider to choose your profession.

I totally agree with you "life is about exploring", and consider a test to get more information about “potential” best fit in terms of careers for you, is exploration too.

To be able to set goals, the first thing that do you have to know is what do you want to do, the results from a test can give you some options, but obviously you have to go further and connect with people in these fields, ask questions, read, research.

A test has to be understood just as a tool; it doesn’t give you the absolute truth about what career you should pursue.

Assa: big nerd.

Fight back. I am boring

You're boring, or you're bored?

Overall, I'd agree: the tests are a tool.

A nice tool, an interesting tool, but I wouldn't base my life decisions on the tests.

They should only be there to give one a very general idea of what's out there.

Beyond that, it's up to you.

Oh no! I was bored, but I am not a boring person. I am persuasive enough to make you change your opinion about career match tests.

Nooooo... you're BORING.

Uhuh. Yeah.

Furthermore, I HATE YOU.

And, yes, tests, suck. Blood tests included.

Knowing my powers of persuasion. I am able to make you change the hate to love

But I don't like men who are scared of blood tests. You are a chicken!

bistor · Guru

AXA wrote:

bistor wrote:

AXA wrote:

bistor wrote:

AXA wrote:

bistor wrote:

LaDyBuG wrote:
bistor wrote:
I think those myers-briggs tests are a lot of BS. Do what you like to do, considering that interests and priorities change over time. It's a good idea to never stop studying.

You can consider one thing and then you suck at it......some people are just not cut out for certain jobs.....even if they are dying to do it......so a test determines skills.....
And I agree about the never stop studying.....but don't go in circles.

True, some people need direction.

But I'm not sure a test will do it for you. Sixteen kinds of people in the world? Give me a break...

Best case scenario, the test will tell you something you already knew. Worst case, it will be wrong. And, yes, I have heard of people that went on to successful careers in an "unrecommended" field.

Life is about exploring too. Exploring isn't the same as floundering.

I say, set goals, and grab them by the balls.

There's a lot out there

-- Edited by bistor at 16:07, 2006-07-22

Many people need direction at certain point of their life. It can be given through parents, teachers, role models, life experience, etc. But many people in order to make career decisions need more help, and tests can be effective in this scenario.

Tests just give you more information about yourself and different careers, but it
doesn’t mean that is the only thing that you should consider to choose your profession.

I totally agree with you "life is about exploring", and consider a test to get more information about “potential” best fit in terms of careers for you, is exploration too.

To be able to set goals, the first thing that do you have to know is what do you want to do, the results from a test can give you some options, but obviously you have to go further and connect with people in these fields, ask questions, read, research.

A test has to be understood just as a tool; it doesn’t give you the absolute truth about what career you should pursue.

Assa: big nerd.

Fight back. I am boring

You're boring, or you're bored?

Overall, I'd agree: the tests are a tool.

A nice tool, an interesting tool, but I wouldn't base my life decisions on the tests.

They should only be there to give one a very general idea of what's out there.

Beyond that, it's up to you.

Oh no! I was bored, but I am not a boring person. I am persuasive enough to make you change your opinion about career match tests.

Nooooo... you're BORING.

Uhuh. Yeah.

Furthermore, I HATE YOU.

And, yes, tests, suck. Blood tests included.

AXA · Senior Member

bistor wrote:

AXA wrote:

bistor wrote:

AXA wrote:

bistor wrote:

LaDyBuG wrote:
bistor wrote:
I think those myers-briggs tests are a lot of BS. Do what you like to do, considering that interests and priorities change over time. It's a good idea to never stop studying.

You can consider one thing and then you suck at it......some people are just not cut out for certain jobs.....even if they are dying to do it......so a test determines skills.....
And I agree about the never stop studying.....but don't go in circles.

True, some people need direction.

But I'm not sure a test will do it for you. Sixteen kinds of people in the world? Give me a break...

Best case scenario, the test will tell you something you already knew. Worst case, it will be wrong. And, yes, I have heard of people that went on to successful careers in an "unrecommended" field.

Life is about exploring too. Exploring isn't the same as floundering.

I say, set goals, and grab them by the balls.

There's a lot out there

-- Edited by bistor at 16:07, 2006-07-22

Many people need direction at certain point of their life. It can be given through parents, teachers, role models, life experience, etc. But many people in order to make career decisions need more help, and tests can be effective in this scenario.

Tests just give you more information about yourself and different careers, but it
doesn’t mean that is the only thing that you should consider to choose your profession.

I totally agree with you "life is about exploring", and consider a test to get more information about “potential” best fit in terms of careers for you, is exploration too.

To be able to set goals, the first thing that do you have to know is what do you want to do, the results from a test can give you some options, but obviously you have to go further and connect with people in these fields, ask questions, read, research.

A test has to be understood just as a tool; it doesn’t give you the absolute truth about what career you should pursue.

Assa: big nerd.

Fight back. I am boring

You're boring, or you're bored?

Overall, I'd agree: the tests are a tool.

A nice tool, an interesting tool, but I wouldn't base my life decisions on the tests.

They should only be there to give one a very general idea of what's out there.

Beyond that, it's up to you.

Oh no! I was bored, but I am not a boring person. I am persuasive enough to make you change your opinion about career match tests.

bistor · Guru

AXA wrote:

bistor wrote:

AXA wrote:

bistor wrote:

LaDyBuG wrote:
bistor wrote:
I think those myers-briggs tests are a lot of BS. Do what you like to do, considering that interests and priorities change over time. It's a good idea to never stop studying.

You can consider one thing and then you suck at it......some people are just not cut out for certain jobs.....even if they are dying to do it......so a test determines skills.....
And I agree about the never stop studying.....but don't go in circles.

True, some people need direction.

But I'm not sure a test will do it for you. Sixteen kinds of people in the world? Give me a break...

Best case scenario, the test will tell you something you already knew. Worst case, it will be wrong. And, yes, I have heard of people that went on to successful careers in an "unrecommended" field.

Life is about exploring too. Exploring isn't the same as floundering.

I say, set goals, and grab them by the balls.

There's a lot out there

-- Edited by bistor at 16:07, 2006-07-22

Many people need direction at certain point of their life. It can be given through parents, teachers, role models, life experience, etc. But many people in order to make career decisions need more help, and tests can be effective in this scenario.

Tests just give you more information about yourself and different careers, but it
doesn’t mean that is the only thing that you should consider to choose your profession.

I totally agree with you "life is about exploring", and consider a test to get more information about “potential” best fit in terms of careers for you, is exploration too.

To be able to set goals, the first thing that do you have to know is what do you want to do, the results from a test can give you some options, but obviously you have to go further and connect with people in these fields, ask questions, read, research.

A test has to be understood just as a tool; it doesn’t give you the absolute truth about what career you should pursue.

Assa: big nerd.

Fight back. I am boring

You're boring, or you're bored?

Overall, I'd agree: the tests are a tool.

A nice tool, an interesting tool, but I wouldn't base my life decisions on the tests.

They should only be there to give one a very general idea of what's out there.

Beyond that, it's up to you.

AXA · Senior Member

bistor wrote:

AXA wrote:

bistor wrote:

LaDyBuG wrote:
bistor wrote:
I think those myers-briggs tests are a lot of BS. Do what you like to do, considering that interests and priorities change over time. It's a good idea to never stop studying.

You can consider one thing and then you suck at it......some people are just not cut out for certain jobs.....even if they are dying to do it......so a test determines skills.....
And I agree about the never stop studying.....but don't go in circles.

True, some people need direction.

But I'm not sure a test will do it for you. Sixteen kinds of people in the world? Give me a break...

Best case scenario, the test will tell you something you already knew. Worst case, it will be wrong. And, yes, I have heard of people that went on to successful careers in an "unrecommended" field.

Life is about exploring too. Exploring isn't the same as floundering.

I say, set goals, and grab them by the balls.

There's a lot out there

-- Edited by bistor at 16:07, 2006-07-22

Many people need direction at certain point of their life. It can be given through parents, teachers, role models, life experience, etc. But many people in order to make career decisions need more help, and tests can be effective in this scenario.

Tests just give you more information about yourself and different careers, but it
doesn’t mean that is the only thing that you should consider to choose your profession.

I totally agree with you "life is about exploring", and consider a test to get more information about “potential” best fit in terms of careers for you, is exploration too.

To be able to set goals, the first thing that do you have to know is what do you want to do, the results from a test can give you some options, but obviously you have to go further and connect with people in these fields, ask questions, read, research.

A test has to be understood just as a tool; it doesn’t give you the absolute truth about what career you should pursue.

Assa: big nerd.

Fight back.

I am boring

bistor · Guru

AXA wrote:

bistor wrote:

LaDyBuG wrote:
bistor wrote:
I think those myers-briggs tests are a lot of BS. Do what you like to do, considering that interests and priorities change over time. It's a good idea to never stop studying.

You can consider one thing and then you suck at it......some people are just not cut out for certain jobs.....even if they are dying to do it......so a test determines skills.....
And I agree about the never stop studying.....but don't go in circles.

True, some people need direction.

But I'm not sure a test will do it for you. Sixteen kinds of people in the world? Give me a break...

Best case scenario, the test will tell you something you already knew. Worst case, it will be wrong. And, yes, I have heard of people that went on to successful careers in an "unrecommended" field.

Life is about exploring too. Exploring isn't the same as floundering.

I say, set goals, and grab them by the balls.

There's a lot out there

-- Edited by bistor at 16:07, 2006-07-22

Many people need direction at certain point of their life. It can be given through parents, teachers, role models, life experience, etc. But many people in order to make career decisions need more help, and tests can be effective in this scenario.

Tests just give you more information about yourself and different careers, but it
doesn’t mean that is the only thing that you should consider to choose your profession.

I totally agree with you "life is about exploring", and consider a test to get more information about “potential” best fit in terms of careers for you, is exploration too.

To be able to set goals, the first thing that do you have to know is what do you want to do, the results from a test can give you some options, but obviously you have to go further and connect with people in these fields, ask questions, read, research.

A test has to be understood just as a tool; it doesn’t give you the absolute truth about what career you should pursue.

Assa: big nerd.

AXA · Senior Member

bistor wrote:

LaDyBuG wrote:
bistor wrote:
I think those myers-briggs tests are a lot of BS. Do what you like to do, considering that interests and priorities change over time. It's a good idea to never stop studying.

You can consider one thing and then you suck at it......some people are just not cut out for certain jobs.....even if they are dying to do it......so a test determines skills.....
And I agree about the never stop studying.....but don't go in circles.

True, some people need direction.

But I'm not sure a test will do it for you. Sixteen kinds of people in the world? Give me a break...

Best case scenario, the test will tell you something you already knew. Worst case, it will be wrong. And, yes, I have heard of people that went on to successful careers in an "unrecommended" field.

Life is about exploring too. Exploring isn't the same as floundering.

I say, set goals, and grab them by the balls.

There's a lot out there

-- Edited by bistor at 16:07, 2006-07-22

Many people need direction at certain point of their life. It can be given through parents, teachers, role models, life experience, etc. But many people in order to make career decisions need more help, and tests can be effective in this scenario.

Tests just give you more information about yourself and different careers, but it
doesn’t mean that is the only thing that you should consider to choose your profession.

I totally agree with you "life is about exploring", and consider a test to get more information about “potential” best fit in terms of careers for you, is exploration too.

To be able to set goals, the first thing that do you have to know is what do you want to do, the results from a test can give you some options, but obviously you have to go further and connect with people in these fields, ask questions, read, research.

A test has to be understood just as a tool; it doesn’t give you the absolute truth about what career you should pursue.

bistor · Guru

LaDyBuG wrote:

bistor wrote:
I think those myers-briggs tests are a lot of BS. Do what you like to do, considering that interests and priorities change over time. It's a good idea to never stop studying.

You can consider one thing and then you suck at it......some people are just not cut out for certain jobs.....even if they are dying to do it......so a test determines skills.....
And I agree about the never stop studying.....but don't go in circles.

True, some people need direction.

But I'm not sure a test will do it for you. Sixteen kinds of people in the world? Give me a break...

Best case scenario, the test will tell you something you already knew. Worst case, it will be wrong. And, yes, I have heard of people that went on to successful careers in an "unrecommended" field.

Life is about exploring too. Exploring isn't the same as floundering.

I say, set goals, and grab them by the balls.

There's a lot out there

-- Edited by bistor at 16:07, 2006-07-22

LaDyBuG · Comandante

bistor wrote:

I think those myers-briggs tests are a lot of BS. Do what you like to do, considering that interests and priorities change over time. It's a good idea to never stop studying.

You can consider one thing and then you suck at it......some people are just not cut out for certain jobs.....even if they are dying to do it......so a test determines skills.....

And I agree about the never stop studying.....but don't go in circles.

bistor · Guru

I think those myers-briggs tests are a lot of BS.

Do what you like to do, considering that interests and priorities change over time. It's a good idea to never stop studying.

LaDyBuG · Comandante

Jaime Cruz wrote:

Chale Tanga wrote: I wanna take that quiz!!!hook it up!!@ JC: I kinda sorta stole your signature quote for my msn Here's one that I found online, but it's different from the one I did years ago.Either way it should give you an idea. http://www.jobsetc.ca/toolbox/quizzes/abilities_quiz.do;jsessionid=B1DAC1BB985AC597B66D1B5CB67B18BE.jvm7?lang=e Wonder if I can still cut it as a porn star like the quiz replied for me last?

This was the shortest quiz I've ever taken and NOT very thorough......

The true career one is like 8 pages long......

I'm gonna look for it......

LaDyBuG · Comandante

Those quizzes are pretty accurate.....and if you pursue it and become the best at that job....you will make good money and feel successful......because you're doing what you love AND getting paid for it!

AXA · Senior Member

Yes I have taken many of those, and I pursued my career considering the results. However I never couldn't find a career that matchs my ideal work and my financial goals.

Jaime Cruz · Foro Master

Chale Tanga wrote:

I wanna take that quiz!!!hook it up!!@ JC: I kinda sorta stole your signature quote for my msn

Here's one that I found online, but it's different from the one I did years ago.
Either way it should give you an idea. http://www.jobsetc.ca/toolbox/quizzes/abilities_quiz.do;jsessionid=B1DAC1BB985AC597B66D1B5CB67B18BE.jvm7?lang=e

Wonder if I can still cut it as a porn star like the quiz replied for me last?

Chale Tanga · TOP Guru

I wanna take that quiz!!!

hook it up!!

@ JC: I kinda sorta stole your signature quote for my msn

Jaime Cruz · Foro Master

Have any of ever taken a career match quiz/test and gone after or pursued the career that was the best match for you?

We had a few of these back in high school and the #1 field it said for me to take was to be a bartender or barber.
Didn't go into any of these professions, but I do wish to get a bartenders license incase I ever want a part time job.