Career Roadmap Seminar- via MBTI tool introduction

for Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, NCU

Elizabeth Chin 秦文嫻Sr. HR Manager, NXP SemiconductorsFeb. 25, 2008

Outline

Career Roadmap steps

Introduction – Myers Briggs Type Indicator(MBTI)

Applications

Outline

Career Roadmap steps:

1. Awareness: Understand own - preferences - interests - skills & abilities - work values

Outline Career Roadmap steps:

2. Exploration: Explore career options via finding: - employment trends - course preparation & work experiences required - what kind of jobs will my major prepare me for?

Outline Career Roadmap steps:

3. Focus: Narrow career options - What’s it like to be employed in various careers - “Day on the job” – connect with an alumnus or a

professional in your field of interest - Apply for summer jobs, internships, etc.

Outline

Career Roadmap steps:

4. Job Search: - Market yourself to potential employers - Networking - Participate in workshops or counseling to

learn - Attend Career Day/Job Fairs.

Agenda

Introduction – Myers Briggs Type Indicator(MBTI)

- Better understanding of yourself- Better understanding of others- Get to know about the strengths in terms of

communication, decision making, change management, conflict management that you possess as a result of your unique type

Myers Briggs Type Indicator - Step I

Objective of this Session

To raise awareness and increased insight around the uniqueness of your own personality using MBTI

Focus on MBTI Step I report

The MBTI® - Myers-Briggs Type Indicator It is an indicator – not a test Most used personality type indicator There is no right or wrong answer A self-report instrument It is about preference (Not strength or skill)

Construction of the instrument

Developed by Isabel Myers-Briggs. Based on the theories of Carl G. Jung Validated and has Reliability For Normal populations To enhance self-understanding and understanding

of others Applied for: communication styles, decision

making, problem solving, leadership style, stressors, learning type, etc.

According to Type Theory

Born with our type preferences in place (not inherited from our parents)

People use all aspects – only some more natural than others

Natural preference: just like your signature with your preferred hand

Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) – Step I

Sensing(facts)

iNtuition(possibilities)Getting Information

Thinking(logic)

Feeling(people)Making Decisions

Extraversion(outward)

Introversion(inward)Getting Energy

Judging(structure)

Perceiving(spontaneity)Approach to Life

Get energy from interaction with people / external world

Easy to know, outgoing May prefer to

communicate by talking vs. writing

Enjoy variety and activity Think out loud

Get energy from within / internal world

Takes more time to get to know

May prefer written communication

Seek privacy to reflect and re-energize

Think before they act or speak

Gives Breadth to Life (E’s May Seem Shallow to I’s)

Attracted to Outer World

Give Depth to Life(I’s may seem Withdrawn to E’s)

Energized by Inner Resources

Extraverts IntrovertsEnergy flow

E-I Splitting Exercise

In your group, generate 3 questions you could ask the opposite on this dichotomy that might give you insight into the preference.

Select a spokesperson and ask the 3 questions.

What are the observable behavioral differences between people with a preference for ‘E’ and for ‘I’?

Sensing INtuitionperception

Focus on objective reality, verifiable facts

Prefers the 5 senses Lives in the present; enjoying

what’s there Likes set procedures &

routines Prefers handling practical

matters Trusts experience Likes things that are definite

& measurable Takes one step at a time

Looks at patterns & relationships, concepts

Prefers the ‘6th sense’ Lives toward the future

anticipating what might be Likes change & variety Prefers imagining the possibilities Likes opportunities for being

inventive Follows hunches Jumps in anywhere & leaps over

steps

S-N Splitting Exercise

You are about to see an image projected on the screen.

Please observe it, without talking, for 1.5 minutes.

After that, you will be invited to share what you think you have been looking at.

Thinking Feelinghead vs heart

Decisions based on logic; cause & effect

“What is fair and truthful?”

Objective Sees things as observer;

from outside situation Sees what’s lacking – gift

of critical analysis Good at analyzing plans Explain emotions

Decisions based on personal convictions & values

“How will this affect people?”

Subjective Sees things as a participant;

from within a situation Spontaneously appreciates

- looks for harmony Good at understanding

people Experience emotions

Both are rational ways of decision making!

Judging PerceivingOrientation towards life

Prefers organized lifestyle Seeks order & structure Like’s to plan & control Enjoys being decisive Handles deadlines; Likes clear limits &

categories Sets goals & plans in

advance

Prefers a flexible lifestyle Likes going with the flow; Spontaneous, curious Prefers to experience life

as ithappens & stay receptive

Likes freedom to explore without limits

Feels comfortable maintaining openness

Looks for structure & closure

Energized by last – minute pressures

Myers-Briggs Types

Preference scores (dominance):– 0 - 10: borderline– 10 - 20: known to yourself– 20 - 30: recognised by others– 30 - 40: recognised by strangers– > 40: ……………...– Higher scores do not imply strength or

competence – only consistency in answers

ISTJ ISFJ INFJ INTJ

ISTP ISFP INFP INTP

ESTP ESFP ENFP ENTP

ESTJ ESFJ ENFJ ENTJ

- 16 Possible Types -

Think of this grid as a house. There are 16 rooms and

this is your favorite room…Your Preference!

Myers-Briggs Types

Myers-Briggs will help you to answer and understand: How do you contribute to the organisation What is your preferred leadership style What kind of work environment do you

prefer What are your potential pitfalls What could be your development areas

Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

Every other ………………(ESTJ etc)

Is like some other…………

Is like no other……………

Elizabeth Myers Briggs

MBTI and Organisations

GrowthPersonalCaring Relationship

ProductivityOrganization Goals

EconomicMarket

HumanityIndividual

development

Human Aspects of

people doing work

Task FocusEfficiency

Interactions

ComplexFlexible

Changing task forcesNo clear leader

DecentralisedOpen

No clear authority

FriendlyHierarchical

but openLeader

StructuredWell-defined

HierarchyClear leader

Structure

TheoreticalNT

IdealisticNF

SocialSF

PracticalST

Areas

plan vision

personal need

Organisational need

Idledreaming

Claritypoint

Staticcompliance

Personalpursuit

Personaldream

In a recent US study, over 1000 people over 65 were asked about the 3 things they would change if they could live their lives again. The most common answers were:

• I’d take time to stop and ask the big questions

• I’d be more courageous and

take more risks in work and love

• I’d try to live with purpose –

make a difference

In a recent US study, over 1000 people over 65 were asked about the 3 things they would change if they could live their lives again. The most common answers were:

• I’d take time to stop and ask the big questions

• I’d be more courageous and

take more risks in work and love

• I’d try to live with purpose –

make a differenceWhy Wait?!

Why Wait?!

Q&A