Rick Said:

key to personality test for job?

We Answered:

You should really answer as honestly as possible. The test is to measure your aptitude for the job. If are not truthful, then you may end up being given a position that does not fit your personality and skill set.

Erica Said:

What's the name of the personality test I took at my job application?

We Answered:

Next time whenever you attend interviews, take somebody to do such exercises.

Christina Said:

What kind of answers are they really looking for on a personality test at a job screening?

We Answered:

Piano Dude,

You are completely right that these personality tests for jobs are bogus! I actually wrote a paper on this topic for an industrial psyc class and most psychologists are totally against the practice.

First of all, personality tests are based on the assumption that every personality can be boiled down to a set of types or traits, however there is no real proof for this theory. Second of all, even if a personality test is a valid measure of a person, there is no real way to figure out which types are best for which jobs. For instance, the Myers-Briggs test says that I'm a very strong introvert, which I agree with. I need plenty of time to myself and enjoy solitary activities like reading and hiking. However, when necessary I can act like an extravert. As a matter of fact, my job is selling Pampered Chef products, so I go to parties for a living. The point is, just because the test classifies you as one type doesn't mean that you can't function well in many different types of situations.


Most of the time, the reason businesses are using personality tests for hiring purposes is because the execs making the decisions are looking for quick and easy answers. Therefore, they are easily swayed by pop-psychologists who base their work on little or no research. I've met so many of these managers in the work force! Anyway, it's not beneficial to you to take the test, and many applicants leave the test feeling hurt and disrespected. The hiring managers aren't doing themselves any favors either, because the tests cost a great deal of money and give very little in the way of useful information.

That being said, there are a few times when tests are legitimate for hiring purposes. This is when the test is used to prevent applicants with serious mental disorders such as skitzophrenia from being put into positions where they can pose a threat to others. The military and police screen with a test to help keep us safe. Sorry about going on and on, but I really do get peeved when personality tests are inapropriately used.

My advise would be to answer the questions honestly and consistantly. Most tests ask the same or similiar questions over and over to make sure you're being consistant. Many tests are also designed to "test" honesty and loyalty so don't admit it if you think that it's ok to lie to your boss or steal from the office. If you're applying for a job that requires an unusual personality trait (such as a telemarketer) you should think about what they're looking for and skew your answers accordingly. (I failed a personality test for a telemarketing job once but got the job anyway when I argued with the manager for 15 minutes about why the test was wrong!)

Hope this helps, and good luck with your job search!

Heather

Lonnie Said:

What is the best way to pass a Pearson's Personality Test for a job?

We Answered:

The best way is to BE HONEST. Psychological tests are full of scales that measure whether or not you are answering truthfully, such as asking the same question in different ways.

The pharmacy may be looking for certain traits for the job, so by answering middle of the scale on everything, your friend may have scored low on an asssertiveness scale or some other scale measuring a desired trait.

You don't "fail" a personality inventory - personality inventorys are designed to look for the traits that you value for a certain position. In our practice, we look for a different trait set for a tech than for a sales position.

Terrence Said:

What can i expect when going in for a job personality test?

We Answered:

Ok, basically like Kroger's online job applications are the personality test are scenario questions to get to know who you are and do you agree or disagree with certain things, you know stuff like that.

Even though I don't know you I really hope you get the job, because if nobody else knows, I know that it is hard to find a HIRING job, even harder to get an INTERVIEW.

Can you please answer the questions I have posted please.

Nancy Said:

What are some good pointers on taking personality test for a job.?

We Answered:

'just say nuthin about hating other coworkers