Describe your career considerations and identify a specific and realistic job posting for an entry-level sport management job
KIN 4517-001 Self-Assessment Portfolio Name:___________________________
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| 1. Describe your career considerations and identify a specific and realistic job posting for an entry-level sport management job (use TeamWork Online, NCAA Jobs, or SBJ Career Link). Why are you interested in this position? |
| 2. Based on your values assessment, identify three values that are important to you in a work setting. Discuss why and how can you apply these to your future sport management career. |
| 3. What is personality and why is it important to understanding the function of organizations? What are three strengths and three weaknesses of your personality type and how are they relevant to your position? |
| 4. Was the result (D, I, S, or C) of the DISC leadership assessment reflective of who you are as a leader? Discuss why and/or why not. Provide examples. |
| · 5. What is Emotional Intelligence and why is it important to understanding the function of organizations? How does emotional intelligence apply to your selected job position? |
| 6. Why is it important for sport leaders to understand motivational theories? Based on your Acquired Needs Assessment and what we learned about motivation, identify two ways your supervisor in your selected entry-level job could enhance your performance and satisfaction with work. |
| 7. Critical Reflection: In the space below, provide a personal reflection on: (a) the most important lessons you learned about yourself through these self-assessments and (b) how can you utilize these assessments in your future career considerations? |
Note: You also need to include a copy of the results from the following self-assessments: Work Values, Acquired Needs, 16Personalities (Personality), DISC (Leadership), Emotional Intelligence, and a screenshot/pdf of your job posting
10/15/2019 DISC personality test result – free DISC types test online at 123test.com
https://www.123test.com/disc-personality-test/id=fBHQDQJG3NZDU23&version= 2/5
DISC Personality Model To help you understand the DISC model of personality here are definitions of the four factors measured.
Dominance Describes the way you deal with problems, assert yourself and control situations.
Influence Describes the way you deal with people, the way you communicate and relate to
others.
Steadiness Describes your temperament – patience, persistence, and thoughtfulness
Compliance Describes how you approach and organize your activity, procedures and
responsibilities.
Your DISC personality type Your unique sequence of scores characterizes you in a specific way. The positive impact you are likely to make on
people is:
You have a strong inner motivation to influence people and circumstances.
You thrive on competitive situations and challenging assignments. The
stresses and pressures of everyday work and life are unlikely to reduce your
effectiveness and enthusiasm.