Career Connections

This project was completed over the course of multiple modules of this course. It involved creating a mock blog post that applies our understanding of personality to workplace topics, with the goal being to demonstrate how our understanding of personality could be beneficial in a workplace setting.

I thought that this was a great exercise in both understanding how personality theory can shape workplace interactions, but it was also a great way to practice how to market my understanding of personality to a potential employer. Being able to explain how these topics apply in daily life, and how they can benefit a potential employer, greatly improves my chances of being hired when applying, or my ability to get promoted within an existing role.

This activity involved applying personality theory to a workplace setting. In particular, the activity focused on interpersonal relationships, and how different personality traits can interact with one another. For example, one prompt involved explaining how an increased awareness of introversion and extroversion can help us be more effective in workplace and academic settings.

The career connections here are obvious. Understanding how a manager might alter their methods of communication or praise based on the introversion or extroversion of their subordinates can help me become a better, more effective leader. I also believe that it makes me a better individual contributor, as I can better understand my needs, the needs of my manager, and how best to communicate a plan of action to my manager so that we have an effective working relationship.