Reporting Career Assessment Results Early In The Week

Reporting Career Assessment Resultsearly In The Week Gain Permission

Reporting career assessment results early in the week, gain permission from your instructor to use an assessment you have selected. Take that assessment. Once you have the results, write up a report about the results of the test, as if you were a counselor writing a report for your client. Then, create a video on YouTube of yourself as the counselor explaining the results to your client in terms they would understand and what the results mean and what they can be used for. Include any resources you would refer your client to for more information to explore their career options.

Be sure to look to page 140 for suggestions about how to discuss the results of the test. *Post your video on YouTube. Be sure to mark your video as “Unlisted.” You will turn your report in a word document with the link to your video at the end of the document where you normally turn in your assignments. Here is a website with directions on making your videos unlisted Create an unlisted videoLinks to an external site. UMBC (n.d.) How do I create an unlisted YouTube video? Retrieved from The assessment that needs to be used is.... Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)_

Paper For Above instruction

The assignment involves conducting a career assessment using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), analyzing the results, and communicating these findings effectively to a client as if you were a counselor. The process begins with obtaining instructor permission early in the week to select and administer the assessment. Once the results are received, a comprehensive report must be written, interpreting the MBTI results in a professional counselor’s tone and style, providing insights into the client’s personality type and how it influences career choices.

The report should include an overview of the MBTI framework, explaining the significance of the four dichotomies—Introversion/Extraversion, Sensing/Intuition, Thinking/Feeling, and Judging/Perceiving—and how these aspects interplay to form the client’s personality profile. Emphasis should be placed on making the interpretation accessible and relatable, translating technical terminology into language understandable by clients. Drawing from guidance on page 140, discussion tips should include how to frame the results positively, suggest potential career paths aligned with the client’s MBTI type, and highlight strengths and areas for growth.

Following the report, the assignment calls for creating a video presentation where you assume the role of a counselor explaining the assessment outcome to your client. The video should be uploaded to YouTube with the setting marked as “Unlisted” to ensure privacy but accessibility for grading purposes. The presentation should clearly articulate the meaning of the MBTI results, emphasizing how the client can utilize this knowledge in career exploration and decision-making. You should also recommend additional resources, such as websites, books, or counseling services, to assist the client in further understanding their personality type and exploring career options.

In delivering this presentation, clarity, professionalism, and empathy are essential. The use of layman's terms, engaging tone, and motivational language will help make the results meaningful and inspiring for the client. The report should be submitted as a Word document, including a direct link to the YouTube video at the end. Proper citation of sources and adherence to confidentiality and ethical considerations are mandatory throughout the assignment.

References

  • Myers, I.B., & Myers, P.B. (1990). Introduction to type: A description of the theory and applications of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. CPP.
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  • Skovholt, T. M., & Trotter-Mathison, M. (2016). The counselor’s manual: A guide to effective counseling practice. Counselor Education Publishing, 2nd Edition.
  • U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. (2020). Career development theories and practices. Retrieved from https://cte.ed.gov
  • University of Maryland, Baltimore County (n.d.). How do I create an unlisted YouTube video? Retrieved from https://umbc.libguides.com/youtube/unlisted
  • Page, R. N., & Connolly, T. (2018). Using the MBTI in career counseling. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, 18(2), 157–171.

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