University of San Francisco

Current User: Kimberly Knowles

Contact Information
Kimberly Knowles
krknowles@usfca.edu
User Name: krknowles
Your Graduating Year : 2016

Career and Educational Goals

Your Career Goals
I would like to find an occupation that will allow me to empower others to achieve their academic and career goals.
Your Educational Goals
I would like to learn more about how people think and feel and how to help them achieve their goals.

Career Planning Status Summary

Self Assessment

3.33

Career Exploration

2.33

Career Planning Satisfaction

2.33

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5
High

Self Assessment (3.33)

Self-Assessment is important because it enables you to identify which occupations and major study areas are most compatible with
your personal attributes. Yourmedium self assessment score indicates that you are moderately involved in examining your interests,
values, personality, and skills. It is important that you stay actively involved in self assessment because it is the most important first
step in career planning.
Career Exploration (2.33)
Career Exploration is important because it enables you to compare and evaluate occupations and major areas of study that appeal to
you. Yourmedium score indicates that you are moderately involved in career exploration. It is important that you continue or increase
your involvement in career exploration because it will help you narrow down your options and map out your career goals.
Career Planning Satisfaction (2.33)
Planning Satisfaction measures the extent to which you are satisfied with the results of your career planning activities and your ability
to resolve problems that can interfere with your decision making. Your
medium score suggests you may be experiencing some
problems with your career planning. If you think you are not able to resolve problems of concern on your own, you should discuss them
with a career advisor.

Your Academic Strengths and Weaknesses

You indicated that you "Do Pretty Well" in the following:
Art - Performing
Business (eg Management, Marketing, Economics)
Computers & Technology
English
Foreign Languages
Language Arts
Social Sciences (eg Psychology, Philosophy, Religion)
Social Studies
You indicated that you "Do OK" in the following:
Music
Physical Education
You indicated that you "Get By With Help" in the following:
Biology and Environmental Sciences
Math
Physical Sciences (eg Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy)

You indicated that you "Never Took A Class" in the following:

Art - Fine

Your Work Experiences and Educational Accomplishments

Your Work Experiences and Educational Accomplishments
I've worked in a Career Services office, an International Student / Study Abroad office, and an Academic Advising office.
Your Educational Accomplishments
I was valedictorian of my high school class and I am a Wells Scholar.

Your Personal Development Needs

You indicated that you need A Great Deal of Improvement In:
Discipline - The ability to stay on task and complete projects.
Negotiating - The ability to exchange ideas, information and opinions with others.
Stability - Maintaining composure in stressful situations.
You indicated that you need Moderate Improvement In:
Commitment - Having persistence with a purpose.
Creativity - The ability tothink outside the box
.
Flexibility - The ability to readily adapt to changes, shift your point of view, and/or look at a situation in a different way.
Leadership - The ability to direct others.
Listening - The ability to pay close attention to, and make sense of, what we hear.
Organization - Knowing where things are at all times.
Problem Solving- A process that involves, eg, clarifying description of the problem, analyzing causes, identifying alternatives,
assessing each alternative, choosing one, implementing it, and evaluating whether the problem was solved or not.
Public Speaking- The ability to present material to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner.
Sensitivity- The ability to react appropriately to the
emotions or feelings of other people.
Time Management - Having the tools or techniques for planning and scheduling time, usually with the aim to increase
effectiveness and/or efficiency.
You indicated that you need Little or No Improvement In:
Establishing Rapport With Others- Being insync or on the samewavelengthwith others.
Honesty - The human quality or communicating and acting truthfully.
Motivation - A desire to achieve a goal, combined with the energy to work towards that goal.
Respect - Consideration for other people's privacy, their physical space and belongings; and respect for different viewpoints,
philosophies, physical ability, beliefs and personality.
Sociability- The ability to interact with other people on a personal level.
Teamwork - The ability to work with other people toward a common vision or goal.
Writing - The ability express your ideas on paper where the presentation is tightly structured, grammatically and syntactically
correct, substantive, and interesting.

Work Interest Profile Summary

Your interests can be summarized as follows:
Your average score in each area is also shown below as a number ranging from 0 to 100 where:
0=Low 50=Moderate 100=High

Social

75.00

Artistic

58.33

Enterprising

50.00

Investigative

41.67

Conventional
Realistic

20.83
4.17

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Your top 3 work interests in the order you selected are:

Social
"the helpers"

People in the social category prefer to work with others. They tend to be highly verbal, express themselves
well, and get along well in groups. Social types typically prefer the team approach to problem solving.
People in the social category often describe themselves as cooperative, friendly, and understanding. They
generally enjoy teaching, caring for others, volunteering, mediating disputes, meeting new people, and
working in groups.

Artistic
"the creators"

People in the artistic category prefer to be expressive. They like the opportunity to create new things and be
innovative. They typically do not like structure or conformity. They prefer to use their imagination and be
creative. People in this category generally enjoy activities such as: writing, poetry, photography, designing,
singing, acting, dancing, painting, attending theaters and exhibits, and reading.

Enterprising
People in the enterprising category often prefer activities selling and promoting. They enjoy influencing
"the persuaders" others and being in a leadership position. They often use their skills to influence others. They often like
competitive activities and are often self-confident, talkative and energetic. They generally enjoy discussing
politics, selling and promoting, having power and status, giving talks and speeches, and leading groups.

Leisure Interest Profile Summary

Your interests can be summarized as follows:
Your average score in each area is also shown below as a number ranging from 0 to 100 where:
0=Low 50=Moderate 100=High

Social

58.33

Artistic

54.17

Educational

50.00

Organizing

41.67

Leading

37.50

Practical

12.50
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Your top 3 leisure related interests are:

Social
"the helpers"

People with a social orientation enjoy helping and advising people. They tend to be concerned about other
peoples welfare. They promote learning and personal development and are very interested in human
relationships. They are often described as being helpful, responsible, warm, cooperative, idealistic, sociable,
tactful, friendly, kind, sympathetic, generous, patient, and understanding.

Artistic
People with an artistic orientation tend to be creative and intuitive, and enjoy activities like writing, painting,
"the creators" sculpturing, playing a musical instrument, performing, etc. They enjoy working in an unstructured environment
where they can use their imagination and creativity. They are most often described as being: open, imaginative,
original, intuitive, emotional, independent, idealistic, and unconventional.
Educational
"the thinkers"

People with an educational orientation like to be involved in activities that have to do with ideas and thinking;
these are people who like to observe, learn, investigate, analyze, evaluate, or solve problems. They like to
search for facts and figure out problems mentally. They prefer working with ideas rather than with people or
things. They are often described as being analytical, curious, methodical, rational, cautious, independent,
precise, reserved, complex, intellectual, and modest.

Skills Profile Summary

The Skills You Selected Are:
Helping
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of the reactions of others, and understanding why they react the way they do.
Teaching
Teaching others how to do something.

Personality Profile Summary

Your personality can be summarized as follows:
Your Personality Type:
You like to focus your attention on the exploration of new ideas that can lead to improvements that can benefit people. You are attracted
to new ideas, new people and new activities. Your approach to new projects is to be open minded, flexible and committed to the project
goals. You like to work in situations and think best when you can associate with other people who share your values and interests. You
are enthusiastic, spontaneous, and strive for perfection in subjects that appeal to you.
Choosing Your Career:
People with your personality type are attracted to occupations that can make a contribution to society, help other people develop their
abilities, and improve the knowledge and the well being of others. Examples of such occupations are found in the fields of teaching,
counseling, health sciences, literature, art and psychology.

Values Profile Summary

The Values You Selected Are:
Altruism/Helping Society
Doing something to contribute to the betterment of the world. Doing something for the greater good.
Helping Others
Being involved in helping other people in a direct way either individually or in a small group.
Income
Having a level of income that will afford you with luxuries, and which will allow you to become financially independent.

Saved Occupations

Rating

***

Occupation

Education, Curriculum and Instruction,

Educational Administration / Leadership

Career Counselor
Comments: I would like to help people
decide what they would like to do for
their careers, the values seem in line
with mine, and the interests are
mostly in line - except I would need to
be a bit more conventional. I also like
that it has a bright outlook.
Factors that appeal to you: Values,
Outlook, Interest Profile

**

Majors at
University of San Francisco

Academic Advisor
Comments: It matches well with my
values, the outlook is bright, and it
would allow me to help people. The
interest profile is very close - the only
trouble is that I am less Conventional
than the typical Academic Adviser. I
also think that my skills are well
related.
Factors that appeal to you: Job Duties,
Skills, Values, Outlook,
Advancement, Interest Profile

***

Green Bright
Jobs Outlook

Education, Curriculum and Instruction,

Philosophy, Psychology, Counseling
Psychology, Sociology

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Assistance

Coordinator
Comments: The income is bit higher
and the interest profile and skills
match really well.
Factors that appeal to you: Skills,
Values, Outlook, Earnings, Interest
Profile

Psychology, Counseling Psychology

**

Education Professor
Comments: I would love to inspire
students and help them learn. This
also seems like a good match with my
interest profile.
Factors that appeal to you: Job Duties,
Skills, Values, Interest Profile,
Working Conditions

**

Marriage and Family Therapists

Comments: This matches with every
one of my assessments and it has a
bright outlook. The salary isn't very
good though.
Factors that appeal to you: Skills,
Values, Outlook, Interest Profile

**

Market Research Analyst

Comments: I like the income and the
bright outlook and the opportunity to
study sociology, but the values aren't
as good of a fit for me and the interest
isn't as good of a fit.
Factors that appeal to you: Outlook,
Earnings, Areas of Study

Education, Curriculum and Instruction,

Educational Administration / Leadership,
Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Instructional Coordinators
Comments: I like the increased
income potential and emphasis on
technology. Also, the skills seemed
like a good fit and the outlook was
bright. The values are a good fit also.
Factors that appeal to you: Skills,
Values, Outlook, Earnings

Theology/Theological Studies,
Economics, Political Science and
Government, Sociology, History, Asian
Studies, Latin American Studies

Training and Development Manager

Comments: I like the increased
income potential, that it has a bright
outlook, and the values are a good
match for me. I'm a bit concerned
that I'd have to be more enterprising
and a little bit more conventional.
Factors that appeal to you: Values,
Outlook, Earnings

Elementary Education and Teaching,

Theology/Theological Studies,
Counseling Psychology

Sociologist
Comments: I like the idea of studying
groups as whole and applying that
information. Also, I like that the
salaries seem higher. The values all
sounded appealing also. And, it had a
bright outlook, although mainly in
for-profit areas.
Factors that appeal to you: Values,
Outlook, Earnings

**

Education, Curriculum and Instruction,

Educational Administration / Leadership,
Psychology, Teaching English as a
Second Language (ESL)

Education, Curriculum and Instruction,

Elementary Education and Teaching,
Business Administration and
Management
Media Studies and Mass
Communication, Advertising, English,
Philosophy, Psychology, Economics,
Political Science and Government,
Sociology, Business Administration and
Management, Accounting, Marketing

Sociology Professor
Comments: I like the option to study
sociology and the job duties seem
interesting. The values are a good fit. I
would like the outlook to be a bit
better.
Factors that appeal to you: Job Duties,
Values, Areas of Study

Communications Professor
Factors that appeal to you: Job Duties,
Earnings

Education, Curriculum and Instruction,

Sociology

Media Studies and Mass

Communication, Advertising, Education,
Curriculum and Instruction, Speech
Communication and Rhetoric

Your Saved Areas of Study

Majors

Counseling Psychology
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling,
involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems
and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies,
patient/counselor relationships, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and
family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable
regulations.
Comments: I like that people in this area really learn how to help people - I would like to learn
different intervention strategies.

Counselor Education - School Counseling and Guidance Services

A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the
provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the
organizing of guidance services within elementary, middle and secondary educational institutions. Includes
instruction in legal and professional requirements, therapeutic counselor intervention, vocational counseling,
and related sociological and psychological foundations.
Comments: I like that this specifically focuses on counseling people in education, but I'm concerned
that it might be too focused on high school.

Demography and Population Studies

A program that focuses on the systematic study of population models and population phenomena, and related
problems of social structure and behavior. Includes instruction in population growth, spatial distribution,
mortality and fertility factors, migration, dynamic population modeling, population estimation and projection,
mathematical and statistical analysis of population data, population policy studies, and applications to problems
in economics and government planning.
Comments: I like the idea of making models and the factors that it studies. I am a little concerned
about the Mathematics aspect, but I think it would seem prestigious.

Education
A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of
educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school
safety and health issues; and the social foundations of education.
Comments: I would enjoy learning more about the art of teaching and I like the psychology aspect.

Educational Administration / Leadership

A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and
other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and
that may prepare individuals as general administrators and supervisors.
Comments: I like that this major would help me to prepare for a career as an academic advisor.

Higher Education Administration

A program that focuses on the principles and practice of administration in four-year colleges, universities and
higher education systems, the study of higher education as an object of applied research, and which may
prepare individuals to function as administrators in such settings. Includes instruction in higher education
economics and finance; policy and planning studies; curriculum; faculty and labor relations; higher education
law; college student services; research on higher education; institutional research; marketing and promotion;
and issues of evaluation, accountability and philosophy.
Comments: I like the variety of things that people in this program learn - they all seem very practical
and useful.

Psychology
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and
environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes
instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological
assessment and testing methods.
Comments: This major is actually offered at USF at the undergraduate level - perhaps it would be a
good place to start before applying to graduate school in the other areas.

Sociology
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes
instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social
stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and
applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.
Comments: I have always been interested in relationships, families, and the study of social groups. I
have also enjoyed several books by people who were sociologists.

Sociology and Anthropology

A program that combines sociology and anthropology to study how society is organized, the origins and
development of social institutions, social change, social organizations, race, class, gender, and culture.
Comments: I remember taking a class related to anthropology one time and really liked it. I also like
the idea of studying race, class, gender, and culture.
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