True Colors: Is Librarian a Good Match for Me?

I was so interested to find out the results of my True Color test, and I was not surprised at the findings. I scored as a Gold and many of the qualities associated with this color are true to form for my personality. Some of the values represented by the Gold color are family traditions, dependability, loyalty, timeliness, generosity, organization, responsibility, patriotism, respecting authority, and ethics just to name a few. I would say, without a doubt, that I definitely value all of these qualities. So, in my opinion, I feel that the True Color test was right on track. However, I was surprised at the occupations that it provided as a guideline for me. I have an inquisitive spirit and I am deeply interested in the study of history, as it is my major. The surprise is that Historian appears no where in the list of occupations. Initially, I was slightly disheartened by the results; but upon further examination of the list, I found that one occupation in particular would be similar. The career I chose to research was that of Librarian. Librarians seem to have a robust inclination to read and understand so many subjects, especially history. What better way to continually learn and share knowledge than as a well-heeled librarian. As a librarian, one is required to choose and organize a variety of media and materials as a way to assist students or the public in effectively using them. Today’s librarians are very different from those in the past, as technology has forced them to become well-versed in the intricacies of the electronic age. The education requirement for a librarian is a Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS). This will generally take approximately a couple of years to complete; of course, this is after already receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science. In addition, most librarians need to be certified and some will often get a secondary degree in an area of expertise. To be successful, librarians need to be tenacious in their learning so that they may react quickly to the ever changing technology in today’s world. They must also have good problem solving and strong reading skills. On average, with all required education and requirements met, librarians can earn annual salaries in the mid-$50,000 range, and hourly wages at over $25 per hour. While this was a surprising result, I can see how a history buff could do well in such an occupation. Perhaps I could use this as a Plan B if things don’t work out elsewhere!