Taking the Myers Briggs test I was given the title of ENFJ.
ENFJ labels me as someone who likes to get to work right away and doesn't procrastinate. It's quite the opposite, actually. I push deadlines and work into the late hours of the night, sometimes the morning, because I've put my work off so long. I don't like to do any work until I am pressured to, which is a horrible habit, but it shows that I do well under stress.
What the test did get right was that I am an extrovert. I am outgoing and do well in crowds, while also maintaining a strong social media presence whether it's Twitter, Facebook or blogging.
The test also stated that I make decisions with my heart more than my head. This isn't true. Though my feelings do come in contact with my decision making, I feel I weigh the pros and cons of every situation, figuring out how each outcome will affect myself, but more importantly others.
Overall, I think this test is hit and miss. In some aspects, it can read me like a book, but in others, I'm given completely inaccurate descriptions.
Tuesday, 27 January 2015
Callum Fraser
How do you view yourself? How do you think other people view you?
The perceived self and presenting self are two different takes on one human being. How you see yourself directly relates to the amount of self esteem you carry. If you're fairly confident in yourself and you like your own characteristics, you'll have a positive perceived self. But the way other people see you is the reality of what you truly are to others. The presented self is an opinion of others of your image.
In the world of journalism, the perceived self is insignificant. It doesn't matter how you feel about yourself because you're not trying to impress yourself and feel good about the human being you think you are, you're trying to make an impression on the person you're interviewing, the person who might give you a job or people you may need as sources. The presented self is so important in journalism because it's all about networking. If people like you, they'll help you out.
Your presented self can be improved with how you treat people, how you dress and how you conduct yourself. If you're rather polite and don't attack people, you'll likely be recognized in a good manner. If you dress professionally, people will take you seriously and it bodes well for your reputation. If you are focused and determined, you will impress your peers.
Anything people can judge you on, that's what contributes to your presented self.
How do you view yourself? How do you think other people view you?
The perceived self and presenting self are two different takes on one human being. How you see yourself directly relates to the amount of self esteem you carry. If you're fairly confident in yourself and you like your own characteristics, you'll have a positive perceived self. But the way other people see you is the reality of what you truly are to others. The presented self is an opinion of others of your image.
In the world of journalism, the perceived self is insignificant. It doesn't matter how you feel about yourself because you're not trying to impress yourself and feel good about the human being you think you are, you're trying to make an impression on the person you're interviewing, the person who might give you a job or people you may need as sources. The presented self is so important in journalism because it's all about networking. If people like you, they'll help you out.
Your presented self can be improved with how you treat people, how you dress and how you conduct yourself. If you're rather polite and don't attack people, you'll likely be recognized in a good manner. If you dress professionally, people will take you seriously and it bodes well for your reputation. If you are focused and determined, you will impress your peers.
Anything people can judge you on, that's what contributes to your presented self.
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