Identification should recognize that individual personality traits are relevant to independent living as well as to obtaining, maintaining, and experiencing success in employment. Identification of personality traits may include:
- Openness or intellect (inventive and curious vs. consistent and cautious)
- Conscientiousness (efficient and organized vs. easygoing and careless)
- Extraversion (outgoing and energetic vs. shy and reserved)
- Agreeableness (friendly and compassionate vs. competitive and outspoken)
- Neuroticism or emotional stability (sensitive and nervous vs. secure and confident)
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the importance of identifying individual personality traits? What are the benefits?
- What role do personality traits play in one’s career?