Top 5 career paths for me according to AI

Question: Can AI give me an accurate or feasible answer to the question: What are the top 5 career paths for me?

This year, careerwise, I have this urge to do or go for something new and in my quest to discover the next big step I should take, I caught myself going down a deep rabbit hole of astrology (quite fascinated with this) and personality tests (this one, too!) trying to figure out the career and industry that would best fit me. I have created a lot of spreadsheets, lists, and docs in a week to document all the information I gathered from the internet that is related to my astrological signs and assessment results.

I considered the following personal data:

1. CliftonStrengths Top 5 (CliftonStrengths assessment measures one’s unique talents – the natural patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving – and categorizes them into the 34 CliftonStrengths themes)
2. Kolbe A Index (sometimes known as the Instincts Test, and the result is called your MO (method of operation))
3. MBTI (Myers–Briggs Type Indicator, a self-reported personality assessment tool based on Carl Jung’s theories designed to help one identify and gain some understanding around their personality type, strengths, and preferences)
4. Chinese Zodiac Sign (based on date of birth; a traditional classification scheme based on the Chinese calendar that assigns an animal and its reputed attributes to each year in a repeating twelve-year cycle; There are 12 Chinese zodiac signs, in the following order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.)
5. Astrological/Zodiac Sign (Sun/Moon/Ascendant signs based on the date of birth, time and location; The astrological signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.)

From the data I gathered

These are the top 5 career paths that kept appearing in my charts (at least 3 times out of 5):

1. Project Manager (in construction, manufacturing, or engineering)
2. Management/Business Consultant
3. Human Resources Specialist/Manager
4. Marketing Manager/Strategist
5. Operations Manager (in production or manufacturing)

The thing is, throughout my career, I’ve performed similar roles to these positions already and even got great feedback from multiple clients as well. Isn’t that awesome?! Somehow, my zodiac sign interpretations and assessments seem to corroborate the talent and strengths I have in reality. Needless to say, I’m happy about that! 😊

Anyway, for comparison sake, I then asked AI which are the top 5 careers and industries that would fit someone like me.

From an AI chatbot

As per ChatGPT, the top 5 career paths that might suit me well, based on my CliftonStrengths Top 5, Kolbe A Index MO, MBTI, Chinese Zodiac Sign, and Astrological/Zodiac Sign, are:

1. Management Consultant
   • Industry: Business Consulting
   • Why: Your strategic thinking and analytical skills make you adept at solving complex problems, while your Relator strength and ENFP personality help build strong client relationships. The Achiever strength drives you to excel in a competitive environment.
2. Project Manager
   • Industry: Technology, Construction, Healthcare, or Finance
   • Why: Your combination of strategic planning and analytical thinking is ideal for managing projects. As an Achiever, you strive for excellence, and your Relator strength helps in team coordination. Your Capricorn determination and Wooden Ox diligence ensure you meet project goals.
3. Marketing Strategist
   • Industry: Advertising, Media, Technology
   • Why: Your ENFP creativity and strategic thinking can craft effective marketing campaigns. Connectedness helps you see how different marketing channels interrelate, and your analytical skills ensure data-driven decisions. Capricorns are known for their discipline and planning skills.
4. Non-Profit Manager/Director
   • Industry: Non-Profit/NGO
   • Why: Your Relator and Connectedness strengths align with the mission-driven focus of non-profits. ENFPs are passionate and inspiring leaders, and your strategic and analytical abilities help in effective resource management. Your Capricorn and Wooden Ox traits bring perseverance and reliability.
5. Human Resources (HR) Manager
   • Industry: Various (Corporate, Education, Healthcare, etc.)
   • Why: Your Relator strength makes you excellent at understanding and managing people. Your strategic and analytical skills help in planning and implementing HR policies. ENFPs are great at fostering positive work environments, and Capricorns are known for their organizational skills.

These careers, according to ChatGPT, leverage my natural strengths and characteristics, providing a fulfilling and successful professional path.

I was delighted to know that though I wasn’t surprised about the AI-generated answer anymore since my initial analysis had a similar outcome. I’ll take it as a validation that I was going in the right direction for my career already and I just need to focus my efforts and go all in into mastering my project management skills. 👍

Conclusion

To wrap things up, let me just say that there is some truth to AI-generated answers but just keep in mind that the data it provides are only as accurate as its online sources. There is still a possibility that the data is biased or incomplete to some level so, just take everything with a grain of salt. In the end, you still have the last say on whichever career path you choose–which is a good thing!

P.S.

Soon, I’m going to share more information on the results from the personality & assessment tests I took including CliftonStrengths Top 5 and Kolbe A Index, the zodiac sign interpretations from various astrology-related sites and resources, and my realizations after I dove deeper into the topic. I’m really excited for that! 😊