Page 3: Interests vs. Skills

Page 4: Meyers & Briggs

Page 5: Personal Power Profile

Page 6: Argumentativeness Scale

Page 7: Personal SWOT Analysis

Page 8: Industry Analysis

Page 9: Personal Mission Statement

Page 10: Core Values

Page 11: Uncovering My Strengths

Page 12: Career Objectives

Page 13: Leadership Journey Map

Page 14: Action Plan

"I think there is beauty in everything. What ‘normal’ people

would perceive as ugly, I can usually see something of beauty in

it."

— Alexander McQueen

"The woman is the most perfect doll that I have dressed with

delight and admiration."

— Karl Lagerfeld

Interests Category Descriptors Demonstrated

Skills

Research Research, observe, investigate,

study, perceive, sense, measure, test,

inspect

Interpretation Interpret, explain, understand,

portray, advise

Planning Plan short-term, plan long-term,

forecast, strategize, set goals

Decision

Making

Decide, judge, select, decide under

pressure, arbitrate

Mentoring Mentor, teach, coach, counsel

constructively, help others to grow

Innovation Innovate, invent, change, develop,

devise, break with convention

Imagination Imagine, visualize, conceptualize

Vision Ask “what if?” or “Why not?”, then act

to find the answer, see future clearly

Sympathy Console, help others in need, be

friendly and attentive

Empathy Empathize, understand needs/

feelings of others, relate to

issues/concerns of others

Listening Listen actively, understand the

message others are trying to deliver

Flexibility Be flexible, adapt easily to change,

be politically correct

Team Player Works well with a team, be a team

player when necessary

ISTJ

Quiet, serious, earn success by thoroughness and

dependability. Practical, matter-of-fact, realistic, and

responsible. Decide logically what should be done

and work toward it steadily, regardless of

distractions. Take pleasure in making everything

orderly and organized- their work, their home, their

life. Value traditions and loyalty

“Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell people you are,

you aren't.”

-Margaret Thatcher

EXPERT

5

REWARD

3

COERCIVE

2

LEGITIMATE

4

REFERENT

4

FINAL NUMBER = 50

Low in Argumentativeness

1 While in argument, I worry that the

person with whom I am arguing will

form a negative impression of me.

3 I enjoy defending my point of view on

an issue.

3 Arguing over controversial issues

improves my intelligence.

5 I am happy when I keep an argument

from happening.

5 I enjoy avoiding arguments. 1 I don’t like to miss the opportunity to

argue a controversial issue.

2 I am energetic and enthusiastic when I

argue.

3 I prefer being with people who rarely

disagree with me.

2 Once I finish an argument I promise

myself that I will not get into another

one.

3 I consider an argument an exciting

intellectual challenge.

2 Arguing with a person creates more

problems for me than it solves.

5 I find myself unable to think of effective

points during an argument.

4 I have a pleasant, good feeling when I

win a point in an argument.

3 I feel refreshed and satisfied after

argument on a controversial issue.

3 When I finish arguing with someone I

feel nervous and upset.

1 I have the ability to do well in an

argument.

4 I enjoy a good argument over a

controversial issue.

4 I try to avoid getting into arguments

4 I get an unpleasant feeling when I

realize I am about to get into an

argument.

2 I feel excitement when I expect that a

conversation I am in is leading to an

argument.

STRENGTHS

Organized

Patient

Responsible

Dependable

WEAKNESSES

Sensitive

Tries to please everyone

Not aggressive

Procrastinate

Hard time working under pressure

Lack of self-confidence

OPPORTUNITIES

Study abroad

Go to graduate school

Look for bigger job opportunities

THREATS

Home life

Lack of financing

Competition

My own doubt

Growing up I was never aware of the fact that I always paid attention to

clothing that was wore by other individuals, whether it was real life or on TV. I

would try so hard to re-create those outfits, with the clothing that I had.

Looking back on that I knew that there was something about clothing and

wardrobe that had caught my eye at such an early age. Growing up I was still

influenced by the way clothes were wore, and even though my mother didn’t

have a lot of money, I would beg her to let me have the clothes the other kids

would wear.

Going into high school I would realize that fashion was something I had

to learn more about, and it wasn’t until college that my passion truly was in the

fashion industry. Studying here at Columbia College Chicago, I have been so

greatly influenced by the students around me, and it brings me great joy to

hear other students and things they have accomplished why they are studying

as well. It gives me a sense of hope that what they have accomplished U can

accomplish as well, as long as I try hard enough.

Although I haven’t had the pleasure of getting much experience through

internships, and traveling abroad, I know that things happen in due time, and

that there is no need to rush through the journey to get through the

destination. I plan on making most of the rest of my time here at Columbia. As

a Senior I can say that from freshman year all the way to this point, I have

become more patient, my perception of some things changed, I take more pride

my work, and I’m not afraid to try new things.

Terminal Values Instrumental Values

Freedom Loving

Self- respect Independent

Mature love Capable

An exciting life Broad minded

A comfortable life Intellectual

Family Security Honest

True friendship Responsible

Social Recognition Ambitious

Wisdom Imaginative

Happiness Helpful

A world at peace Forgiving

A world of beauty Logical

Pleasure Cheerful

Equality Self-controlled

A sense of accomplishment Courageous

Inner harmony Polite

National security Obedient

Salvation Clean

FASHION CONSULTANT

2009 Median Pay (Nationwide)

$64,300 per year

$30.90 per hour

Educational Requirements Bachelor’s Degree not required, but

desirable

Work Experience 1-3 years of experience in retail or a

fashion-related position

Number of Jobs (2009) 15,780

Job outlook (Fashion Merchandising) Increase 17% (2010-2020)

Skills Personality Traits

Problem Sensitivity Creative

Visualization Resourceful

Near Vision Detailed Orientated

Category Flexibility Versatile

Information Ordering

Persuasive and Communication Skills

Time Management Skills

Fashion Merchandising Salary Expectations (2009)

Retail Buyers

$36,800-

$65,870

Purchashing

managers

$69,100-

$118,740

Advertising and

promotions

manager

$83,300

Interests

Research Empathy

Interpretation Listening

Planning Flexibility

Mentoring

Innovation

Sympathy

Team Player

Strengths

Vision

Listening

Imagination

Skills

Research Listening

Interpretation Planning

Decision-Making

Imagination

Vision

Sympathy

Empathy

Graduate

from Columbia College

Chicago

Intern at fashion consulting business or retail

store

Work full-time

Travel for 1 year. Get aquainted

with fashion in other places.

Go back to school to obtain Master's

degree

Look into management

postions at consulting

agencies

Start my own fashion

consulting business!

LEADERSHIP JOURNEY MAP

PAST TO PRESENT

Chicago, IL Calumet City, IL Family Thornwood Joliet Central CCC

.Jovan Hollister (First job) Lauren & Tiquiah Became homeless Chico’s

FUTURE

Graduate Work Full time Apply for Internships Travel for 1 Year

Graduate School Move to Italy for 1 year Move back to Chicago Start a business venture

Get Married Rent a High-rise Interior Design Mentoring

Be an inspiration

CURRENT STATE Non-aggressive;

scared to take

opportunities

Too Sensitive Takes things too

seriously

MY DESIRED

STATE

I want to have the

mentality of a go-

getter.

Opportunities for

something that can

benefit my future

won’t come all the

time, so when the

time comes I will

be ready to go

forward with

anything that

comes my way.

I want to have a

stronger back-

bone, and truly

realize the kind of

world we live in.

Disappointment

will arise but I will

know how to

handle it better

Life is hard, but it’s

not that hard. I am

learn to ease up

and laugh more,

because I have so

many things to be

thankful and happy

about.

MY ACTION PLAN

(to reach my desired

state)

Do some soul-

searching to see

what it is that is

holding me back

from my true

potential.

Develop a stronger

sense of who I am

and that no one

can cause how I

feel about

anything.

Meditate on more

positive things and

smile more.

“Your present circumstances don't

determine where you can go; they merely

determine where you start.”

-Nido Qubein