• I am dedicated and a warm protector, always ready to defend those I care about. In my mood board, I mentioned that I enjoy being a mother.

• I am introverted – I prefer fewer, yet deep and meaningful, social interactions and often feel drawn to calmer environments. In my mood board, I mentioned that I love being in nature and near the water as I find it very grounding and cleansing.

• I am observant and down to earth. I strongly focus on what is happening or what is likely to happen.

• I am empathetic and value emotional expression and sensitivity.

• I prefer clarity, predictability, and structure.

• I am assertive and refuse to worry too much.

• I have a lot to offer in all areas of my life.

• If I work hard and focus, then I will have a great chance at being successful.

• If I do good to others, then I will receive good karma.

• In all areas of my life, it is important that I be as true and authentic as I can be.

My core beliefs align with my career of becoming a lawyer because:

According to the IIP RIASEC Markers – Open Sources Psychometrics Project, the career score that I received was social occupational interest. The top three interest areas are called “Holland Code.” My Holland Code is SEI, which means social, enterprising, and investigative.

• Social personality types are those that go out of their way to help others. I am a listener rather than a talker. I use my words to teach, encourage, and inform. I am empathetic and value teamwork and cooperation.

• Enterprising personality types are strongly led towards specific careers based on the specific traits associated with their personality. I have a drive to advance in my career, regardless of the field I choose. I choose jobs that challenge me and allow me to continuously progress within the organisation.

• Investigate personality types are people who prefer to rely on data and research to obtain solutions to problems. They are also somewhat introverted or prefer to dwell in the background rather than take on a leading role. I like to analyse and make sense of data whilst reading and studying as well.

Because I have three personality codes, the careers that I would thrive in include:

• Regional/Urban Planners

• Lawyer

• Web Administrator

• Paralegal/Legal Assistant

• Criminal Investigator

• Industrial Engineer

• Business or Law Teacher

• Nanosystem Engineer

• Web Administrator

(Open Psychometrics, 2019)

(Queensland Law Society, 2023)

• Studies took longer than anticipated. I plan on remaining as focused as I can while completing my studies so that I don’t fail any classes. If I had to repeat a class, then this would set me back and the graduate date would be pushed further.

• Long hours studying and even longer hours working as a qualified lawyer. So that this doesn’t take a toll on me I will need to ensure that I prioritise what is important and give my attention to what needs focusing on. This includes prioritising my family life and also time for myself. I would start by setting realistic goals and expectations for myself so that I don’t become burnt out.