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Reflective Exercise 4 My Self-Assessment With Swot Analysis
Reflective Exercise 4 My Self-Assessment With Swot Analysis
Introduction
A SWOT analysis is a tool used by individuals and organizations to analyze their Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities,
and Threats. Completing a SWOT analysis allows you reduce the chances of failure by directing your focus on what you
already have in place that will help you succeed and work on areas that may become barriers if they are not addressed.
Procedure
There are three sections to this assignment. Read and follow the directions for each section. Where you are required to
enter a response, the font has been set up to default to red; please keep or make all of your responses red!
1. Go to https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/interest-assessment.aspx
2. Click “Start Assessment” and answer the questions honestly!
3. Once have finished you will download the information generated as follows:
a. Your RIASEC Results
i. On the left side you will see a graph of your interests, click on the “Details” link to enlarge it.
ii. **Be sure you review the analysis question in Part III below so you can expand the blue boxes
and read more about each of the interest areas in greater detail.**
iii. Scroll down and click on the “Download” dropdown menu
iv. Download your RIASEC results as a Word document
v. Open the downloaded document and select “Ctrl-A Ctrl-C”
vi. Go to the bottom of this document, select “Insert” and “Page Break”
vii. Press “Ctrl-V” to paste the RIASEC results into this document
b. Your Occupation Matches
i. Return to your original results page
ii. Scroll down and click on the “Download” dropdown menu
iii. Download your Interest Assessment Occupation matches as a Word document
iv. Open the downloaded document and select “Ctrl-A Ctrl-C”
v. Go to the bottom of your RIASEC results page, select “Insert” and “Page Break”
vi. Press “Ctrl-V” to paste the Interest Assessment results into this document
Now that you have completed your learning story, skills showcase, and you should have a head start but the
organizational chart includes some questions you may want to consider. You should include a minimum of 3 items in
each section.
Strengths Weaknesses
What advantages do you have that others don't have (for example, skills, What tasks do you usually avoid because you don't feel confident doing
certifications, education, or connections)? them?
What do you do better than anyone else? What will the people around you see as your weaknesses?
What personal resources can you access? Are you completely confident in your education and skills training? If not,
What do other people see as your strengths? where are you weakest?
Which of your achievements are you most proud of? What are your negative work habits (for example, are you often late, are
you disorganized, do you have a short temper, or are you poor at
What values do you believe in that others fail to exhibit?
handling stress)?
Are you part of a network that no one else is involved in? If so, what
Do you have personality traits that hold you back in any way? For
connections do you have with influential people?
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instance, if you have to give presentations, a fear of public speaking
would be a major weakness.
Other people might not have my ability to type I usually avoid tasks that take a long time to
fast, work with others well, or have the Athletic complete
Training Student Aide Certificate of Completion. They may say that my soft-spoken voice is my
I’m better at making people not feel left out. weakness
I have the personal resources of Wi-Fi access, a Although I’m confident in my general knowledge
touch-screen computer, and personal of the things I’ve learned so far, I’m not confident
connections with doctors and lab workers. in pre-calculus
Working with computers and writing Procrastination is my bad work habit.
I’m most proud of getting accepted to colleges I don’t talk over people. In a way, that holds me
and getting scholarships. back from getting my message across to a group.
I believe in the values of gratitude and I believe
oftentimes, people fail to exhibit those
I have connections in the computer science realm
with my mom. I also have connections in the
medical field with my aunt, and cousin.
Opportunities Threats
What new technology can help you? Or can you get help from others or What obstacles do you currently face at in school or for college?
from people via the internet? Are any of your colleagues competing with you for scholarships?
Is your potential career field growing? If so, how can you take advantage Is your career field changing?
of the current market?
Does changing technology threaten your position?
Do you have a network of strategic contacts to help you, or offer good
advice?
Could any of your weaknesses lead to threats?
What trends do you see in your job field, and how can you take
advantage of them?
Are any of your competitors failing to do something important? If so, can
you take advantage of their mistakes?
Is there a need in your area of interest that no one is filling?
YouTube videos and ChatGPT are great resources It’s hard to pay attention at school.
to manage homework. No one that I know of is competing with my
The medical field is in a shortage of medical scholarship.
personnel, but the pre-med pathway in college is My career field is closely getting taken over by
very competitive. technology, but it’s not completely taken over
I have the contact of my cousin who is a doctor. I Yes
also have the contact of my other cousin who is a My weakness in social skills is not something that
medical student at UCLA. Both encouraged me to technology could overtake.
text them if I had any questions about medicine.
I have noticed that people who are doctors
usually have connections to people above their
job rank.
My competitors could potentially fail to take
advantage of their connections with other
people. I can take advantage of their mistakes by
making connections
There is a need of neurosurgeons, and very few
are able to fill it
1. RIASEC results
a. List your 3 strongest interest areas and provide a brief summary of each as described in the drop-down
menu of your results
Reflective Exercise #4 Self-Assessment with SWOT Analysis Harrison STEM Capstone
i. Investigative
ii. Artistic
iii. Social
b. Do you feel these results are accurate? Explain why or why not and provide an example from your
experiences to prove your point.
i. As a STEM student who is interested in the medical field, a field that includes putting together
clues, I believe the investigative interest area is accurate.
2. Interest Assessment
a. What are the 3 best careers listed in your results, their outlook, hourly wage, and educational
requirement.
Advanced
Practice Bachelor's
Best Bright $39.05
Psychiatric degree
Nurses
Anthropologists Master's
Best Average $30.74
& Archeologists degree
Anthropology &
Doctoral or
Archeology No Data
Best Average professional
Teachers, Available
degree
Postsecondary
b. Are any of the top 3 careers related to or exactly what you plan to pursue in college?
i. No
ii. If so, explain why what has drawn you to this career option.
1. I’m not
iii. If not, state what you plan to pursue and why.
1. I plan to go into the medical field, I’m interested in anatomy and research. This may be
why my top three careers are medical and investigative.
c. Based on what you plan to pursue, regardless of the Interest Assessment, explain how your 3 RIASEC
strengths support your plans.
i. I plan to pursue neurosurgery. My investigative interest area suggests that I can enter a career in
the medical field and use research to make a diagnosis. My artistic interest area suggests that I
can enter a career in the liberal arts, which includes philosophy and medical ethics. My social
interest area suggests that I can work together with a team of medical professionals.
d. Based on your learning story, skills showcase, RIASEC strengths, interest assessment, and SWOT analysis
write a 3-paragraph reflection:
i. Paragraph one should address what you have learned from these exercises.
ii. Paragraph two should discuss one thing that surprised your and why. If nothing surprised you,
then explain why you think that is so.
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iii. Paragraph three should summarize how you can use this information to help you when you
move on to your next step: college and/or career.
I've discovered strengths like fast typing, effective collaboration, and holding the Athletic Training Student Aide
Certificate of Completion. These, combined with my values and connections in computer science and the
medical field, form a solid foundation for moving forward in college.
It was surprising to realize that my soft-spoken voice might be viewed as a weakness. While I'm confident in my
knowledge and skills, understanding the importance of effective communication makes me think about ways to
enhance my communication skills to ensure my ideas are well conveyed.
Understanding my strengths supports my goal of becoming a neurosurgeon. My connections in computer
science and the medical field, along with my research-oriented investigative interest, make me well-suited for a
career that involves both medical practice and research. Recognizing the need to improve my communication
style, I plan to work on my presentation and public speaking skills to better express my ideas in group settings.
To sum it all up, these self-assessment exercises have given me a clearer picture of my abilities and areas to
work on. By aligning my strengths with my career goals, addressing weaknesses, and seizing opportunities, I feel
more prepared to face the challenges of college and in my future career.
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(R) Realistic
People with Realistic interests tend to be practical, grounded, persistent, genuine, and natural.
Careers with Realistic interests involve hands-on activity, working with materials, tools, and
equipment, building, design, or working outdoors. The detailed categories below describe aspects of
Realistic interests you might use at work. Which do you relate to?
Detailed category Example activities
Mechanics/Electronics Install computer systems, repair motors or industrial robots.
Transportation/Machine Operation Drive a bus; operate a bulldozer or forklift. Transport materials in a truck.
Physical/Manual Labor Clean a work area. Unload and move materials and equipment.
Protective Service Investigate criminal activity; apprehend and arrest suspects. Put out forest fires.
Agriculture Plant, cultivate, and harvest crops. Raise and tend farm animals.
Nature/Outdoors Manage forests and train conservation workers. Plant a public garden.
Animal Service Take care of animals. Train animals to assist persons with disabilities.
(I) Investigative
People with Investigative interests tend to be logical, curious, precise, intellectual, and quiet.
Careers with Investigative interests involve using math, data analysis, researching scientific subjects,
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and studying human behavior. The detailed categories below describe aspects of Investigative
interests you might use at work. Which do you relate to?
Detailed category Example activities
Physical Science Use computer models to forecast weather. Study stars, or chemical substances.
Life Science Work in a biology lab, study genes. Explore impacts on wildlife habitats.
Medical Science Research and develop new medical treatments. Study how to prevent diseases.
Social Science Research social issues such as economics, culture, mental health, politics.
Humanities Study and compare religious beliefs, history. Research influences on literature.
Mathematics/Statistics Develop statistical models and conduct analyses. Expand knowledge in math fields.
Health Care Service Provide medical treatment to patients and prescribe medication.
(A) Artistic
People with Artistic interests tend to be creative, open, self-directed, independent, and original.
Careers with Artistic interests often include creating visual artwork, dance or theater performances,
written works, food, or music. The detailed categories below describe aspects of Artistic interests you
might use at work. Which do you relate to?
Detailed category Example activities
Humanities Study and compare religious beliefs, history. Research influences on literature.
Applied Arts and Design Create special effects or a theater set. Design clothes. Create product displays.
Performing Arts Act or choreograph and dance on stage. Direct stage or screen productions.
Reflective Exercise #4 Self-Assessment with SWOT Analysis Harrison STEM Capstone
Detailed category Example activities
Music Compose or arrange music. Sing or play an instrument in a band.
Creative Writing Write books, or plays. Create ads, lyrics, or scripts for media and movies.
Media Develop content for a podcast. Direct a TV show, report human interest stories.
Culinary Art Create new recipes, or a special cooking style. Coordinate activities of other cooks.
(S) Social
People with Social interests tend to be helpful, understanding, responsible, friendly, and patient.
Careers with Social interests involve teaching, counseling, nursing, facilitating communication, and
helping solve social problems. The detailed categories below describe aspects of Social interests you
might use at work. Which do you relate to?
Detailed category Example activities
Culinary Art Create new recipes, or a special cooking style. Coordinate activities of other cooks.
Teaching/Education Teach school subjects to students. Adapt teaching methods to student needs.
Social Service Advocate for community needs. Counsel clients. Provide economic assistance.
Health Care Service Provide medical treatment to patients and prescribe medication.
Religious Activities Organize religious services and education programs. Provide spiritual guidance.
Plan events. Make travel arrangements. Help customers with questions and
Personal Service
services.
Professional Advising Teach leadership skills. Coach clients to succeed in professional goals.
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Detailed category Example activities
Human Resources Hire employees and maintain personnel records. Explain company policies.
Animal Service Take care of animals. Train animals to assist persons with disabilities.
Social Science Research social issues such as economics, culture, mental health, politics.
(E) Enterprising
People with Enterprising interests tend to be sociable, ambitious, energetic, action-oriented, and
optimistic.
Careers with Enterprising interests involve leadership, selling/marketing, and persuading others, often
in a business, law, or political setting. The detailed categories below describe aspects of Enterprising
interests you might use at work. Which do you relate to?
Detailed category Example activities
Athletics Coach a sports team. Train and compete in an athletic event.
Religious Activities Organize religious services and education programs. Provide spiritual guidance.
Professional Advising Teach leadership skills. Coach clients to succeed in professional goals.
Business Initiatives Create a business plan for a company to increase profits. Find business partners.
Public Speaking Be the speaker for a meeting, podcast, or event. Read announcements.
Politics Learn about government policy. Help run a campaign for political office.
Law Write up legal documents. Advise clients and defend them in court.
(C) Conventional
People with Conventional interests tend to be detail-oriented, careful, orderly, thrifty, and well
organized.
Careers with Conventional interests involve using systems to organize information, data, and
materials, often in a business setting. The detailed categories below describe aspects of
Conventional interests you might use at work. Which do you relate to?
Detailed category Example activities
Office Work Maintain files, inventory, and database systems. Schedule appointments.
Human Resources Hire employees and maintain personnel records. Explain company policies.
Mathematics/Statistics Develop statistical models and conduct analyses. Expand knowledge in math fields.
Reflective Exercise #4 Self-Assessment with SWOT Analysis Harrison STEM Capstone
This information was retrieved on January 23, 2024 at 9:43 AM Eastern Time from Interest
Assessment at CareerOneStop (www.careeronestop.org), sponsored by the U.S. Department of
Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
View your results online (https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/interest-assessment-riasec-
scores.aspx?answers=144344442323444422152522224112&lang=en)
Start a new Interest Assessment (https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/interest-
assessment.aspx)
Data on this tool come from various sources:
The information and formula for matching interests to careers come from O*NET's Web Services
(https://services.onetcenter.org/) by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training
Administration (USDOL/ETA). O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
Outlook data come from O*NET’s Bright Outlook occupations (https://www.onetonline.org/find/bright)
and My Next Move career outlook designations
(https://www.onetcenter.org/bright/current/mnm_outlook.html). Note this information is only available
at a national level, so even if you selected a state, you’ll see this information for the whole country.
Wage data come from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational
Employment and Wage Statistics program (https://www.bls.gov/oes/).
Education data come from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment
Projections program, Education and Training Data, Education and training assignments by detailed
occupation (https://www.bls.gov/emp/documentation/education-training-system.htm).
Find more information including data schedules at CareerOneStop’s Data Sources
(https://www.careeronestop.org/Help/data-sources.aspx).
Reflective Exercise #4 Self-Assessment with SWOT Analysis Harrison STEM Capstone
CareerOneStop Interest Assessment
Best Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary Average No Data AvailableDoctoral or professional degree
Communications Teachers,
Great Average No Data AvailableDoctoral or professional degree
Postsecondary
Great Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Average No Data AvailableDoctoral or professional degree
Great Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Average No Data AvailableDoctoral or professional degree
Geographers Below
Good $42.74Bachelor's degree
Average
This information was retrieved on January 24, 2024 at 8:28 AM Eastern Time from Interest
Assessment at CareerOneStop (www.careeronestop.org),sponsored by the U.S. Department of
Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
Reflective Exercise #4 Self-Assessment with SWOT Analysis Harrison STEM Capstone
View your results online (https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/interest-assessment-
results.aspx?answers=144344442323444422152522224112)
Start a new Interest Assessment (https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/interest-
assessment.aspx)
Data on this tool come from various sources:
The information and formula for matching interests to careers come from O*NET's Web Services
(https://services.onetcenter.org/) by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training
Administration (USDOL/ETA). O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
Outlook data come from O*NET’s Bright Outlook occupations (https://www.onetonline.org/find/bright)
and My Next Move career outlook designations
(https://www.onetcenter.org/bright/current/mnm_outlook.html). Note this information is only available
at a national level, so even if you selected a state, you’ll see this information for the whole country.
Wage data come from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational
Employment and Wage Statistics program (https://www.bls.gov/oes/).
Education data come from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment
Projections program, Education and Training Data, Education and training assignments by detailed
occupation (https://www.bls.gov/emp/documentation/education-training-system.htm).
Find more information including data schedules at CareerOneStop’s Data Sources
(https://www.careeronestop.org/Help/data-sources.aspx).