I’m A Creative Type, How About You?

Before you read any further, you should take this short and free color test.

Not a day goes by that I don’t click on an excellent link from @GuyKawasaki, and this afternoon I was led to this USA Today article. It’s been obvious to me for awhile that I march to tbe beat of a idfferent drum, so I was eager to see what this test would say about me.

Best Occupational Category

You’re a CREATOR

Keywords

Nonconforming, Impulsive, Expressive, Romantic, Intuitive, Sensitive, and Emotional

These original types place a high value on aesthetic qualities and have a great need for self-expression. They enjoy working independently, being creative, using their imagination, and constantly learning something new. Fields of interest are art, drama, music, and writing or places where they can express, assemble, or implement creative ideas.

CREATOR OCCUPATIONS
Suggested careers are Advertising Executive, Architect, Web Designer, Creative Director, Public Relations, Fine or Commercial Artist, Interior Decorator, Lawyer, Librarian, Musician, Reporter, Art Teacher, Broadcaster, Technical Writer, English Teacher, Architect, Photographer, Medical Illustrator, Corporate Trainer, Author, Editor, Landscape Architect, Exhibit Builder, and Package Designer.

CREATOR WORKPLACES
Consider workplaces where you can create and improve beauty and aesthetic qualities. Unstructured, flexible organizations that allow self-expression work best with your free-spirited nature.

Suggested Creator workplaces are advertising, public relations, and interior decorating firms; artistic studios, theaters and concert halls; institutions that teach crafts, universities, music, and dance schools. Other workplaces to consider are art institutes, museums, libraries, and galleries.

2nd Best Occupational Category

You’re an ORGANIZER

Keywords:

Self-Control, Practical, Self-Contained, Orderly, Systematic, Precise, and Accurate

These conservative appearing, plotting-types enjoy organizing, data systems, accounting, detail, and accuracy. They often enjoy mathematics and data management activities such as accounting and investment management. Persistence and patience allows them to do detailed paperwork, operate office machines, write business reports, and make charts and graphs.

As I read through the results, and thought about past jobs I’ve had and what I like to do now, they seem to be spot on. I love creating things, and when I’m designing things, whether a web site or a brochure, I look at the finest details of various fonts so I can find just the right one. At the same time, the less rigid the work environment, the more likely I am to not only enjoy it, but be more productive.

When I look at the recommended careers, it should come as no surprise that over the past few years, through some form or another, I’ve had significant experiences in advertising, web design, public relations, music, reporting, photography, corporate training, editing, and concert halls.  I find myself continuously pursuing opportunities that allow me to be creative and solve unique problems.

Perhaps this is why some people have such a hard time understanding and connecting with me. I have a tendency to do random and completely unorthodox things simply because I can. I resist a typical 9 to 5 not just because I lose a lot of flexibility to do other things, but because that’s what everyone else does.

It’s also likely why I can sometimes struggle to communicate with others. I have a tendency to see the big picture and where something is headed, but I see it so far ahead of others that I don’t know how to explain it all to them in terms they can understand. Maybe that why I enjoy Twitter so much, it’s filled with other people are creative, see what’s coming before others do, and all the while try to find the next big thing.

Go ahead, take the quick color test, then take a moment to comment below. What does it reveal about you? Do you think it’s fairly accurate?

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