Copyright © 2010 – present David Hodgson and Education and Employers Taskforce. Permission is granted to reproduce the work for personal use only. Copying, adapting or distributing all or part of the work for commercial purposes, without written permission of the copyright owners, is prohibited. Barn owl strengths Patient and methodical, Barn owls are great with complicated situations and working on things for a long time. They are natural planners who are careful with facts. Barn owls are keen to research and gain knowledge on subjects in detail, often becoming an expert in the things they learn. Barn owls: • • • • • • Intense and serious Try to make sense of their world - usually value routine and structure Prefer interests that require precision and skill rather than team games and hobbies Enjoy new ideas and opportunities. Often like to share their passions, ideas and beliefs Like to learn by being shown and corrected privately Often clever, creative visionaries with the determination to achieve their goals • Usually quite independent but can appear tougher than they really are As a leader Visionary, direct and organised. Detailed planners. Strategic and challenging. Like to stretch themselves and their team members. Tend to like and offer independence to their team members but expect success in return. Tips for Barn Owls Forgive yourself for not always reaching your own high standards. Job types popular with Barn Owls Accountancy & financial services; Digital & tech; Science; Law & order. Subjects popular with Barn Owls Art & design; Construction & architecture; Design technology; Maths; Modern languages; Science. Take the Buzz Quiz and explore real-life career videos and ideas for your future at icould.com The Buzz Quiz was developed by Education and Employers' partner David Hodgson to help young people make more informed course and career decisions, boost self-awareness, and better understand others. Personalitytype theory has roots in the work of Carl Jung, the founder of analytic psychology. It was later developed by Isabel Briggs Myers, as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator©, and David Keirsey's Temperament Sorter. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and MBTI are registered trademarks.
