Monday, November 23, 2015

Will your real self please stand up?

As we approach our 100 days benchmark in this first ever "100 Days of Career Exploration" project, it's time to reflect on the past 75+ days.  A lot of information has been covered, dissected, mulled over, discussed, and posted on social media.  One recurring theme has been in regard to career assessments and their importance.  In this new world of technology, free assessments can be found just about anywhere.  Sometimes that's all students need to make a decision on a major and career. Most times, students need something more comprehensive.  An assessment that comes with a one-on-one advisor session with an interpretation and a deep discussion on results and validity. Those types of assessments cost money but fortunately, SLCC offers the cheapest in the state.  Myers Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory cost $25 for one or $40 for both.  So what's stopping you from finding your True Type (personality)?  

Stephen Colbert felt the need to find his true self.  After many years of being a comedian, writer, producer, actor, and media critic, Colbert moved into the late night television host position replacing David Letterman.  In this role he had to begin playing himself.  But who is Stephen Colbert?  Ask yourself the same question.  Who are you?  What do you like to do?  Where do your interests lie? What do you want to be when you grow up?  Watch this funny clip and then...  Will the real you please stand up?  


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