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SGL Notes - vol. X
March 4, 2004
Solid Ground Learning Notes – vol. X
Hi Everyone,
Only a few years ago mid-career changes were the exception.
Now they are becoming the rule.
Prepare for a mid-career change before circumstances force
a change.
But to what . . . ?
Career counseling is typically done on the basis of any or
all of the following:
• School achievement – (hopefully you are a semantic
learner)
• Client interest & personality (based on the Meyers-Briggs
test)
• Job availability (few jobs are advertised), and
• Work experience (not very useful if you are in your
transitional job or you are just joining the work force)
Solid Ground Learning offers another perspective – LEARNING
STYLES.
Learning styles are often more relevant than any of the
traditional perspectives. Our unique learning styles must
be matched with specific learning environments and/or
career paths in order for us to reach our potentials.
So what is your learning style?
Figural intelligence deals with concrete information that
one can see, hear, and touch directly and immediately.
Figural learners tend to be good at building furniture,
photography and auto repair.
Symbolic intelligence deals with information in abstract,
representational form. Symbolic learners easily learn to
handle notational systems such as numbers, alphabet,
spelling, musical notation, etc. They go on to become
accountants, musicians, computer programmers, and crossword
puzzle devotees.
Semantic intelligence deals with concepts or ideas.
Semantic learners are good at processing the conceptual
content of language. They are good at writing novels or
poems, preparing reports or presentations, explaining their
point of view, counseling and teaching.
More specifically, if you can coordinate small objects and
visual details without visual stress you might like to
consider graphic design, piloting, photography, dentistry,
or data entry. (High CFU)
If you have rapid comprehension and good communication of
ideas and abstract thinking you might like to consider
sales, teaching or public relations. (High CMR)
If you are error-prone when visual discrimination is
necessary you might like to consider avoiding careers in
plumbing, welding, nursing, police work, photography,
bookkeeping, lab assistance or data processing. (Low EFU)
If you are able to utilize good reasoning and logic in
solving problems you might like to consider a career in
computer programming and administration, supervision, or
executive work. (High NSI)
If you have difficulty with spatial relations or advanced
math (or you tend to get lost in Surrey), you might want to
consider avoiding careers in technology, electronics,
science, math and design.
(Low CFT)
If you dislike, or have difficulty in jobs requiring
responsibility for keeping materials organized, you should
consider avoiding careers in science, library, and repair
estimating. (Low EFC)
If you enjoy or work well with tasks requiring intense
concentration, follow-through or estimating numerical data
consider detail work in a supervisory capacity. (High ESS)
The Structure of Intellect (SOI) Career Assessment
identifies your unique learning style based on your
strengths and weaknesses. It then matches your SOI profile
against standard profiles for the closest matching careers.
It determines which careers you are best suited for and
what skills you need to develop in order to succeed in the
career of your choice.
When you know what your learning style is you can make an
informed choice as to an appropriate and fulfilling career
direction.
When you love what you do, going to work becomes a
pleasure.
Quote for the Day:
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”
- George Eliot
Sincerely,
Jennifer Sackley
SOI Practitioner
Solid Ground Learning
www.solidgroundlearning.com
solid.ground@shaw.ca
1-604-819-0834
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advise me and I will immediately remove you from my address
book.
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