Career and Life Coaching for Victoria Armorer

Click on the following link for your: Vocational Style and Career Assessment - Revised (VoSCA-R) Click on the following link for your: Values Profile Assessment, 4th Revision (VaPro - R4) Click on the following link for your: Multidimensional Emotional Intelligence Quotient - 9th Revision (MEIQ - R9) Click on the following link for your: List of Questions for Interview Process Click on the following link for the: O*Net Online Career Research Tool Career Coaching Session #1: Monday 20 September 2021 For secondary school, you went to Bishop's up to CXC, and then did CAPE at St. Joseph's Convent where you took Spanish, French, and Biology. You then studied Law at UWI and graduated with Second Class Honours. You shared that you found Law at University much tougher than your secondary school studies and this affected your confidence somewhat. You have been working as a lawyer at the Office of Attorney General since January and you would rate it 6/10. You want to see if there are other career paths besides Law that you might want to pursue in the near future. I discussed the results of the VoSCA-R assessment with you, specifically your scores in the various categories of Interests, Intelligence Types, Values, and Work Styles. Your scores can be reviewed in the report itself. Here are the careers that the VoSCA-R assessment recommended for you and how you rated them in terms of your passion level (1 is no passion and 10 is the highest passion): #1 Orthoptists (4/10) #2 Online Merchants (7/10) #3 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (6.5/10) #4 Brokerage Clerks (6/10) #5 Private Detectives and Investigators (6.5/10) #6 Insurance Sales Agents (4/10) #7 Tax Preparers (3/10) #8 Cytotechnologists (6.5/10) #9 Loan Interviewers and Clerks (4/10) #10 Loan Counselors (3/10) #11 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (5/10) #12 Credit Counselors (3/10) #13 Police Identification and Records Officers (5/10) #14 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (7/10) #15 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (6.5/10) #16 Business Intelligence Analysts (7/10) #17 Insurance Underwriters (3.5/10) #18 Licensing Examiners and Inspectors (3.5/10) #19 Geological Sample Test Technicians (6.5/10) #20 Food Scientists and Technologists (6.5/10) #21 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (4/10) #22 Appraisers, Real Estate (6.5/10) #23 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (6.5/10) #24 Social and Human Service Assistants (6.5/10) #25 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (7/10) #26 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (6.5/10) #27 Statisticians (4/10) #28 Radiation Therapists (6/10) #29 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (5/10) #30 Physician Assistants (6.5/10) #31 Lawyers (7/10) Acknowledgments from Session #1: I acknowledge you for completing the VoSCA-R assessment. I also acknowledge you for participating in these Career Coaching sessions to get a better understanding of what career path you would like to pursue from here on. Takeaways from Session #1: You should now be clearer about the process of career discovery. Action Plan from Session #1: You agreed to review the VoSCA-R report in more detail. You agreed to complete the Values Profile assessment. You also agreed to research on the Internet using the O*Net Online Career Research Tool (www.onetonline.org) the recommended careers which you scored 6.5 or more out of 10, and document your research in this password-protected blog under the section at the end called "Leave a Reply". The careers on your shortlist are: #1 Lawyer (7/10) #2 Online Merchants (7/10) #3 Business Intelligence Analysts (7/10) #4 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (7/10) #5 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (7/10) #6 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (6.5/10) #7 Private Detectives and Investigators (6.5/10) #8 Cytotechnologists (6.5/10) #9 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (6.5/10) #10 Geological Sample Test Technicians (6.5/10) #11 Food Scientists and Technologists (6.5/10) #12 Appraisers, Real Estate (6.5/10) #13 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (6.5/10) #14 Social and Human Service Assistants (6.5/10) #15 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (6.5/10) #16 Physician Assistants (6.5/10) You also agreed to see if any of the careers in the Related section under each of your recommended careers in the report catch your interest and to put those in the blog as well. In particular, you should at least copy and paste the following sections from the O*Net site into the blog: Tasks, Knowledge, Related Careers, and Wages & Employment Trends. The next session is scheduled for Monday 27 September 2021 at 12:00 PM.

Career Coaching Session #2: Monday 27 September 2021 I discussed the results of the VaPro-R4 assessment with you. The results below are a summary of your top values - those that are most important to you and on which you base your life decisions and goals. Your Core Value is your top value overall. Your Work Value is your top value in your professional life and takes into account aspects like career path, work tasks, and job environment. Your Personal Value is your top value in your personal life and reflects issues related to relationships, hobbies, and worldview. Top Core Value: Political Values What is most important for people with political values is to be successful at whatever endeavor they choose. Moreover, they hope to not only achieve success but to be the best at what they do. They have the determination and tenacity to accomplish great things - in fact, they just simply refuse to see their life in any other way. Their eyes are constantly set on the prize, and they won't stop moving forward until they've made a name for themselves, are well respected, and are recognized. Top Personal Value: Realistic Values For people whose top personal value is realistic, their general attitude can best be described in one word - practical. The thoughts and concerns of realistic people never stray far from the "real" world. Friends and family members would probably describe realistic people as down-to-earth, sometimes even to a fault. People with this value are rarely known to entertain pipe dreams, may even shun anything (and sometimes anyone) that is too idealistic, and are known to tell it like it is. Their common sense, pragmatic approach to life is great for dealing with concrete problems like financial issues, but abstract matters of the heart can be an area of discomfort for some realistic people. Hobbies and interests for people with this type are likely to be simple, but often involve physical activity or working with their hands. Top Work Value: Theoretical Values People for whom theoretical values are important in work settings are happiest and utilize their talents best when they are intellectually challenged. Much like Sherlock Holmes becoming melancholic when he didn't have a mind-boggling case to work on, theoretical people need to be doing something that involves conscious effort and thought. Set them to a task where they need to figure out the solution to a problem or make sense of abstract information or data, and they will make sense of it. Without challenge, they become apathetic. While they can do well on group projects, theoretical individuals may work best on their own, where they can research, theorize, and come up with their own ideas. Should they have to work with others, however, they tend to thrive best with those who share their values and appreciation for logic and knowledge, as they may clash with more creative types. The following is a summarized version of Vicky's results, categorized according to her Dominant Values (those that are most important to her), Influencing Values (those of moderate importance to her), and Minor Values (those of least importance to her). Dominant Values

Political Values
Social Values
Traditional Values
Realistic Values
Theoretical Values
Aesthetic Values

Influencing Values

None

Minor Values

None

The suggested occupations for those with Theoretical values are: Biologist Historian Market Research Analyst Electronics/Aerospace Engineer Dentist Physician/Surgeon Chemist Physicist Forensic Psychologist/Criminologist Pharmacist Acknowledgments from Session #2: I acknowledge you for completing the VaPro-R4 assessment. I also acknowledge you for participating in these Career Coaching sessions to get a better understanding of what career path you would like to pursue from here on. Takeaways from Session #2: You are getting clearer about the process of career discovery. Action Plan from Session #2: You agreed to review the Values Profile assessment report in more detail. You agreed to complete the Multidimensional Emotional IQ assessment. You agreed to rate the following two additional careers:

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Forensic Psychologist/Criminologist

You also agreed to research on the Internet using the O*Net Online Career Research Tool (www.onetonline.org) the recommended careers which you scored 6.5 or more out of 10, and document your research in this password-protected blog under the section at the end called "Leave a Reply". The careers on your shortlist are: #1 Lawyer (7/10) #2 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (7/10) #3 Private Detectives and Investigators (6.5/10) #4 Food Scientists and Technologists (6.5/10) #5 Appraisers, Real Estate (6.5/10) -------------------------------------------------------------------- #6 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (6.5/10) [part-time] The next session is scheduled for Monday 4 October 2021 at 12:00 PM.

Career Coaching Session #3: Monday 4 October 2021 I discussed the results of the MEIQ-R9 assessment with you. Your score on this assessment (109/155, 73rd percentile) is reasonably good, but there is some room for improvement. Overall, you are reasonably skilled at understanding and dealing with emotions. Emotional intelligence is not only essential to healthy relationships with others, research has also shown that a healthy EQ contributes to problem-solving ability, leadership ability, goal achievement, and professional success in general. Review the rest of your results to know which areas you need to work on developing the most - awareness is key to helping her find the motivation to improve. The following is a summarized version of your emotional intelligence results, categorized according to areas where you excel, areas where there is room to grow even more and areas that you will need work on improving. EIQ competencies that you have mastered

She is able to accurately identify the emotions she is feeling
She can easily adapt her social skills to different situations and people
Her strong social insight helps her understand human behaviour
She regularly uses her empathy to better understand others
She is skilled at reading body language
She has a flexible mindset
She is a very capable and smart goal-setter
She is open to learning and self-improvement
She lives her life according to her values
She regularly reflects on her emotions and the information that they can offer
She has a good understanding of the complexity and depth of her emotions
She doesn't sweat the small stuff, preferring to let minor annoyances go

EIQ competencies that can be cultivated further

She is able to resolve most conflicts reasonably well
She is reasonably self-aware but could go deeper and develop a more profound understanding of who she is
She strives to pick her battles wisely, but some seemingly trivial issues may still upset her
She occasionally seeks out other people's approval but doesn't necessarily rely on it

EIQ competencies that require development & improvement

She is rather uncomfortable expressing her emotions
She is generally ill-at-ease in emotionally intense situations or with emotional people
She tends to have difficulty regulating her emotions
She tends to struggle to motivate herself to overcome difficulties and challenges
She does not cope with stress in a very healthy or effective manner
She is not always able to stay mentally tough in trying times and struggles to bounce back from hardship
She is not very adaptable
She has a fairly negative and perhaps even cynical outlook
She does not have a strong sense of self-worth and self-respect
She tends to doubt herself quite often and is not very self-confident
She is generally unable to assert herself effectively
She does not believe in herself all that much or in her ability to succeed
She tends to ruminate excessively

Acknowledgements from Session #3: I acknowledge you for completing the MEIQ-R9 assessment. I also acknowledge you for participating in these Career Coaching sessions to get a better understanding of what career path you would like to pursue from here on. Takeaways from Session #3: You are clearer about which career path you might want to pursue. You also have a better idea about your EIQ strengths and limitations. Action Plan from Session #3: You agreed to review the MEIQ - R9 assessment report in more detail. You agreed to choose five EIQ limitations to work on in the coming year. Here is a list of your limitations to choose from:

She is rather uncomfortable expressing her emotions
She is generally ill-at-ease in emotionally intense situations or with emotional people
She tends to have difficulty regulating her emotions
She tends to struggle to motivate herself to overcome difficulties and challenges
She does not cope with stress in a very healthy or effective manner
She is not always able to stay mentally tough in trying times and struggles to bounce back from hardship
She is not very adaptable
She has a fairly negative and perhaps even cynical outlook
She does not have a strong sense of self-worth and self-respect
She tends to doubt herself quite often and is not very self-confident
She is generally unable to assert herself effectively
She does not believe in herself all that much or in her ability to succeed
She tends to ruminate excessively

You choose the following five EIQ limitations to work on and follow the advice tips under each limitation. You should work only on one limitation at a time for approximately two months before going on to the next limitation: #1 Being more self-confident and doubting myself less

Be cautious about the language you use to describe yourself. Don't exaggerate. If you made a mistake, for example, you are not stupid or dumb, even if you regard the mistake as a dumb one. Instead, acknowledge that you are sometimes careless and need to work on that. When you regularly use self-deprecating language, you reinforce the belief that you are incompetent or inferior...and may influence other people's views of you as well.
Don't compare yourself to others. You may look at someone and think they possess some quality or advantage that you don't, but the fact is they may be looking at you and thinking the very same thing. Besides, someone who is seemingly happy or successful may be going through difficulties that you don't know about. Judge yourself by your own standards, because every person is unique.
Practice positive and empowering affirmations. This isn't just a philosophy - it has a scientific basis. The success of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, for example, lies in the reprogramming of the brain. Write 5 or 10 self-affirming statements ("I am healthy, wealthy, and wise") and repeat them to yourself every day for several times a day. Don't just say them 3 times and then spend the rest of the day criticizing yourself or complaining. Say your affirmations as often as you can, whether you're on the way to work, cleaning the house, or shopping. When a negative thought pops into your mind, replace it with something positive - and say that positive statement three times. Continue to practice your affirmations for as long as it takes for them to sink in. It will feel silly at first, even fake and untrue, but that's from years of brain programming in the opposite, negative direction. It can be done if you make it a habit.
Boosting your confidence is a proactive process. If you're lacking a little faith in yourself and in your abilities, try doing things that build your confidence and nerve. If you'd like to teach a class, for example, take some courses yourself to brush up. Offer to teach a few of your friends at home to start out. With experience, you will become more comfortable and assured of your abilities. Remember that each small success we have helps build confidence en route to our ultimate goal.
Shun perfectionism. There is a high correlation between perfectionism and low self-esteem. The more you strive to be perfect, the more frustrated you become when you realize it's impossible. Be aware of any perfectionistic tendencies you have and keep them in check. Remember, mistakes and failures are stepping stones, not stop signs. They offer experience and learning opportunities.
Make a list of your accomplishments. Include anything that made you feel good about yourself, without thinking about whether it is technically an accomplishment or not. This list is solid proof that you have the ability to make things happen and achieve something. Refer to it whenever you doubt yourself.

#2 Being more assertive

Assert yourself when necessary. Being assertive requires a certain degree of comfort with vulnerability, and that's probably one of the main reasons why people hesitate to speak up for themselves. Assertiveness means risking dissension, rejection, and embarrassment. It can spark conflict if the message doesn't go over well. If you find it difficult to speak up or say "no" to others, remember this: Not speaking up communicates to others the erroneous belief that your needs don't matter; that you are not worthy enough to ask for what you want. Assertiveness training can be extremely beneficial, along with the realization that being assertive does not imply or require aggression.

#3 Becoming more mentally tough in trying times and struggles to bounce back from hardship

View setbacks as short-lived. Whenever you are feeling overwhelmed and find yourself plunging into negativity, remind yourself that things can get better. If you're having a hard time at work, look at it as temporary. Whatever the situation, you can take proactive steps to deal with the underlying issues. There is always some way to improve the situation. You will grow stronger, and wiser, or find better ways to cope.
Keep negative situations in perspective. Don't let the emotions of the moment distort your view or sense of self. Getting harsh criticism at work may cause you to question your own competence and self-worth, but you can balance these feelings by reminding yourself of past career successes or other accomplishments. Consider what you can do to ensure that you're not criticized about the same issue again. Remember that your emotions are a temporary state of being, regardless of how permanent or overwhelming they may seem.
Refuse to be a victim. Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman, renowned author and noted expert on positive psychology, states that the feeling of being a victim leads to learned helplessness. If you blame your problems on other people or circumstances, you will avoid taking personal responsibility for your life. While it may be true that there are things beyond your control, the majority of what happens in your life is up to YOU. Life may throw you many curveballs, but it is you who decides how you'll react to them.

#4 Coping with stress in a healthy and effective manner

Pick the right coping skill. Start by evaluating the stressor: Is it something that you can control? If the problem is something that you can change, then problem-based coping methods can be useful (e.g. seeking information to help you deal with the issue, negotiating with others, like your boss, to help reduce the stressor, etc.). If the problems that you are stressed out about seem out of your hands, however, it may be better to learn to live with it by using emotion-based coping methods, such as seeking social support, changing the way you think about the problem, distracting yourself, or finding ways to express your emotions. Remember, healthy coping skills will only be of use to you if you practice them on a regular basis.
Let go of the small stuff. Frequently, when faced with problems or conflicts, we become sidetracked or preoccupied with minor details or issues that are not relevant to resolving the situation at hand. Personality clashes, personal grudges, and ego needs are just a few examples of things that may distract us from seeing the "big picture." By being emotionally selective, we can focus on what is truly important and let go of those things that cause us unnecessary stress and conflict.

#5 Ruminating excessively

Keep your mind focused on possibilities. Think of the best-case scenario or outcome possible and keep your mind focused on that as a goal. When it comes to problems, focus on those aspects of a problem or situation that you can change for the better. Avoid dwelling on matters over which you have no control and cannot change.
Be alert for signs of rumination. Reflecting on a problem or situation is necessary, even if it's an uncomfortable one. You need to be able to make sense of what went wrong, why, and how to deal with it. If, however, you find yourself continually and repeatedly thinking about these matters to the point where you are distracted from everyday life and losing sleep, you are engaging in rumination.

You also agreed to continue researching the careers on your shortlist: #1 Lawyer (8/10) #2 Arbitrator/Mediator/ Conciliators (7.5/10) [career for later in life] #3 Appraisers, Real Estate (7/10) #4 Small business incorporating fashion/ health/nutrition on the side You agreed to interview the following two professionals for the careers on your shortlist using the Microsoft Word interview template provided to you and recording your answers on separate interview sheets: Arbitrator/Mediator/ Conciliators

A contact will be sourced by you from your mother

Appraisers, Real Estate/strong>

Brent Augustus
Office: 624-7128
Mobile: 678-3354

Small Business Owner

Georgina Terry, Business Coach
Mobile: 683-4082

The next session is scheduled for Monday 18 October 2021 at 12:00 PM.

Career Coaching Session #4: Thursday 16 December 2021 I discussed the results of your research into the possible careers of Real Estate Appraiser and Small Business Owner/Fashion Designer. Here were your findings: Small Business Owner/ Fashion designer • Very important to communicate with clients be available • Usually works with a team • Receives orders from clients, packages items, and ships them • Designated person on the team to ship items • Important to build good relationships with clients • May need to work late Real Estate Appraiser

Being a real estate appraiser can be challenging
Real estate broker- help people to buy and sell property
Real estate appraisal- help people to determine the value of their houses
To become a real estate broker- no college degree necessary
To become a real estate appraiser- you need to have a 4-year degree
Pay- appraisal- depends on skill level how much time you are willing to put in most likely around $40, 000.00 per year- if you are really skilled $75,000
Trainees are not likely to be hired unless they have a 4-year college degree, people skills, ethical standards, be very personable
Average day looks like this:
- When looking at houses- he examines interior, exterior- then goes back to the office and looks at similar houses that have been sold within the last year
- Measures house first- then draws
- Several reasons why appraising is done- refinancing; getting mortgages- when interested in buying a house to know how much money to borrow from the bank; estates- beneficiaries to know how much house is worth and how much to the market house for
- Situations that lower value of house-building apartment complexes around the house, past fires Increasing value- refurbishing home- new fixtures, putting in AC, etc.

After your research, you have decided to stay with the career of Lawyer, at least for the next 5 - 10 years. You would still rate lawyer as 8/10, and you mentioned that you do enjoy the work for the most part. Your contract came to an end and you have applied for a position at J.D. Sellier. Acknowledgments from Session #4: I acknowledge you for your decision to stay in the field of law for the next 5 - 10 years. I also acknowledge you for participating in these Career Coaching sessions so passionately. Takeaways from Session #4: You feel more settled about staying in the field of law for the next 5 - 10 years. Action Plan from Session #4: You agreed to pursue your job application at J.D. Sellier and other law firms. You agreed to keep working on your emotional intelligence limitations using the advice tips provided to you in session #3. The next session is scheduled for Thursday 13 January 2022 at 10:00 AM.

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