2.1 Personality traits

Life orientation

Grade 9

My future career

Module 8

Personality traits

The motivation of one’s own career and study choices

Self-knowledge

In order to make the proper choices, you need a thorough knowledge of yourself. The following aspects about yourself must be examined carefully:

Personality

Interests

Aptitude / Ability / Skills

Academic profile (achievement)

Values

Personality

One’s personality has to do with one’s choices with regard to how one lives:

• in the world outside oneself, among other people (social)
• within oneself (how one processes information and makes decisions)
• the type of environment in which one feels most at ease

Judge your own personality traits by making a cross in the relevant box according to the 3-point scale.

Interpret the 4-point scale like this:

1. Not at all like me
2. A bit like me
3. Quite like me
4. Definitely like me

Summary: personality traits

Make a list of your personality traits. Give the list to a friend who knows you well, and see whether he or she agrees with you.

Assessment

LEARNING OUTCOME 5:

orientation to the world of work

The learner will be able to make informed decisions about further study and career choices.

ASSESSMENT STANDARDS: We know this when the learner:

5.1 researches study and career funding providers;

5.2 motivates own career and study choices;

5.3 critically reflects and reports on opportunities in the workplace;

5.4 discusses rights and responsibilities in the workplace;

5.5 outlines a plan for own lifelong learning.