Power Up Your Career With This Personality Test!
Personality tests are always popular!
Whether you’re curious about which celebrity you’re most like, or what your favourite books say about you, we’re all curious about ourselves.
But while some personality tests might just touch on your personal life, some of them can actually help you with your professional life, too!
In today’s article, we’re going to talk about the famous DISC personality test. We’ll review the different personality types it includes, and how you can apply what you learn about yourself to your career.
If you’re interested in taking the test, you can find several free resources online by searching “DISC Personality Test”. There is a free version of the test available here, that takes less than 10 minutes to complete:
What are the different personalities?
The DISC test takes its name from the 4 different types of personalities it covers.
The foundation for the DISC model comes from the work of a Harvard psychologist named Dr. William Moulton Marston in the 1920’s. He developed a theory that people tend to develop a self-concept based on one of four factors — Dominance, Inducement, Steadiness, or Compliance.
The modern version of the test defines the 4 factors a bit differently. Let’s take a closer look at each one.
Dominant “D-types”
D-types are OUTGOING and TASK-ORIENTED.
They tend to be naturally assertive and confident. They are comfortable stating what they want and working toward their set goals. They are usually high-energy and extroverted but are able to focus on the task at hand.
Dominant personalities tend to be motivated by:
- Exceeding performance expectations and overcoming challenges
- Competition and winning
- Producing results and making tangible progress
- Efficiency and timeliness
Influential/Inspiring “I-types”
I-types are OUTGOING and PEOPLE-ORIENTED.
They are creative social-butterflies. They enjoy connecting with others and thinking up new, innovative ideas. They are adaptable and idealistic, often pursuing exciting opportunities with an open mind and an optimistic outlook.
Inspiring personalities tend to be motivated by:
- Exploration and discovery
- Fun, novelty, and excitement
- Feeling accepted and welcomed by others
- Learning through open discussion and brainstorming
Supportive “S-types”
S-types are RESERVED and PEOPLE-ORIENTED.
They are warm, loyal peacekeepers. They place the most value on their deep relationships with friends and family. They tend to be very patient, even-tempered people who enjoy helping others and following a consistent plan.
Supportive personalities tend to be motivated by:
- Long-term trust and loyalty
- Harmony and predictability
- Environmental and relational predictability
- Being able to help others
Cautious “C-types”
C-types are RESERVED and TASK-ORIENTED
They tend to be very reserved and thoughtful. They often need a lot of data and specific evidence to buy into an idea. They rely on stable, trusted systems and are exacting in their work.
Cautious personalities tend to be motivated by:
- Accuracy and precision
- Building an effective process
- Developing their skill, competence, and expertise
- Environments where thought and analysis are valued
Seeing strengths and weaknesses in the workplace
Once you have a better idea of your personality habits, you can apply that knowledge to your work habits too. It will also help you with explaining your strengths and weaknesses to potential employers.
D-types
Strengths: You can make quick decisions, and are comfortable in a fast paced-environment. You are very responsible, and can even take responsibility for others by becoming a leader.
Focus on your ability to share your charisma and determination.
Weaknesses: Sometimes you move TOO fast, and can rush things that require attention to detail. Your intensity can also have a negative impact on others, making them uncomfortable around you.
Work on your empathy and try to help people instead of being critical of them.
I-types
Strengths: You are a creative problem solver who can provide unique perspectives and solutions. You can lead people, but more importantly you can inspire them to think differently, and do better.
Focus on your soft skills, such as analytical reasoning and communication.
Weaknesses: Because you are usually a big-picture person, sometimes you can miss the little critical details. You can also find yourself giving up on one project before it’s finished, when something more interesting and challenging comes along.
Work on your organization and attention. A good way to do this is to find work where others rely on you, as your ability to foster personal connections can encourage better performance from you.
S-types
Strengths: You are the stable one on the team. You keep people grounded and always know the safest solutions. Because of this, you also build really deep connections with others who find you trustworthy.
Focus on how consistent and reliable you are.
Weaknesses: You have difficulty speaking up for yourself, or correcting people when you discover a potential issue. You might build up a lot of stress or frustration without sharing your struggles with others.
Work on your ability to be open with others. You need to trust them the way they trust you.
C-types
Strengths: You are rational and realistic. You have amazing attention to detail, and you never leave any stone unturned when it comes to solving a problem.
Focus on your ability to analyze and rationalize.
Weaknesses: You trust data and evidence more than other people, which can dampen your social relationships. You also don’t like to change the status quo.
Work on making connections with new people and trying new things when you can.
Conclusion
What’s your personality type?
Whether you’re mostly one type, or a bit of each, by looking into yourself you can discover new ways to improve your life — and your career, too!
And now that you have more insight into yourself, it’s time to use it to help take your career to the next step! With META’s free employment services, you can find job opportunities that match your personality. We’ll even help you prepare for resumes, cover letters, and interviews! Book your appointment today!
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