Analyze individual personality traits, based on employment needs and qualifications.

Analysis should recognize that individual personality traits are relevant to independent living as well as to obtaining, maintaining, and experiencing success in employment.  Analysis of personality traits might include the “big five” factors:

• Openness (inventive and curious vs. consistent and cautious)
• Conscientiousness (efficient and organized vs. easygoing and careless)
• Extraversion (outgoing and energetic vs. shy and reserved)
• Agreeableness (friendly and compassionate vs. competitive and outspoken)
• Neuroticism (sensitive and nervous vs. secure and confident)

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why is it important to consider your traits when exploring a career field?
• What is the difference between your personality and your self-concept?
• What strategies can you use to develop positive personality traits?