Jennifer, an African American woman, is approximately 22 years old and in her last semester at MTSU. Completing a BA in Business Administration with a minor in Conservation Studies. Completed two internships: Research Analyst in Washington D.C. and a marketing internship for an environmental consulting firm in SF where she continued to work part-time in her final semester. Has significant volunteer work experience as a tutor and mentor, treasurer for her sorority and event coordinator for the YWCA.

Presenting Problem/Need

She entered career counseling feeling "clueless" about a career direction. After successfully applying for and interviewing for five consulting positions she realized she hated the focus on "pure" analysis and valued life/work balance and subsequently eliminated consulting as a career path. She felt discouraged, worried and frustrated as her final semester drew near.

Degree of Self-Awareness gained from Behavioral/Verbal Data

Jennifer is a very bright and personable young woman. She is quite articulate and easily shares information about her work experiences and volunteer work. She lights up when discussing her love of using creativity in making scrapbooks and similar "design" projects. She expressed, "most careers don't value or draw upon her creative side".

Underlying Issues, Development Factors and Causes to Explore

Jennifer had previously taken the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator but had not taken any other assessments or worked with a career counselor prior to counseling. Her MBTI results came back indicating that she is an ISTJ. She is very open to learning more about herself and is hopeful the process will yield some career ideas that she can act upon.