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Old 06-02-2004, 04:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Personality Styles & Your Career

Okay, while I was doing some research on interview, resume tips, etc. for a new job, I came across this MSN article:

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Determine which personality style you are:

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Analytical:
Positive Traits: Precise, Methodical, Organized, Rational, Detail Oriented
Negative Traits: Critical, Formal, Uncertain, Judgmental, Picky

Amiable:
Positive Traits: Cooperative, Dependable, Warm, Listener, Negotiator
Negative Traits: Undisciplined, Dependent, Submissive, Overly Cautious, Conforming

Expressive:
Positive Traits: Enthusiastic, Persuasive, Outgoing, Positive, Communicator
Negative Traits: Ego Centered, Emotional, Exploitive, Opinionated, Reacting

Driver:
Positive Traits: Persistent, Independent, Decision Maker, Effective, Strong Willed
Negative Traits: Aggressive, Strict, Intense, Relentless, Rigid

I am amiable. Well, a little of Expressive, as well.

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Then see what you may accell at as a career:

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Analytical Style: Financial Manager (or programmers, engineers, and accountants). They like systems and procedures. They are slow to make decisions because they will analyze things to death—but their decisions are usually very sound. They prefer working independently and are usually not very good in team environments, but they are also dependable. They buy cars with good resale value and great gas mileage. They are conservative dressers. At the party, they want to know why so much money was spent on Michelob when we could have purchased Busch. They come to the party with their laptops.

Amiable Style: Human Resources Manager. Very people-focused. They are dependable, loyal and easygoing; very compassionate. They will give you the shirt off their backs and the last nickel in their pockets. They are good listeners and value team players who don't "rock the boat." They are usually conformists and followers—rarely leaders. They avoid conflict and are not good decision makers. They drive four-door sedans or mini-vans to take the kids to sporting events. They usually clean up after the party is over.

Expressive Style: Sales Manager. Very outgoing and enthusiastic, with a high energy level. They are also great idea generators, but usually do not have the ability to see the idea through to completion. Very opinionated and egotistical. Money motivated. They can be good communicators. They prefer to direct and control rather then ask and listen. They drive red convertibles with great stereos; to heck with the gas mileage. They come up with the idea for a company party, but never help clean up. They are on their way to another party.

Driver: Corporate CEO. Intelligent, intense, focused, relentless. They thrive on the thrill of the challenge and the internal motivation to succeed. Money is only a measure of success; it is not the driving factor. They are results/performance oriented. They have compassion for the truly disadvantaged, but absolutely no patience or tolerance for the lazy or whiners. They drive prestige cars, not because the car attracts attention, but because it was a wise investment. They want to know why we had a party; what were the benefits of the party, and did we invite the banker?

 
Old 06-02-2004, 06:47 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Definitely Expressive. Ack! I hate to admit to most of the negatives there, but at least I am honest.

Oh, I am in sales!
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Old 06-03-2004, 02:36 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I find myself mainly as Amiable... most of the points conform with my lifestyle and behaviour at work
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Old 06-03-2004, 02:59 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Definitely Driver over here. When I work, I actually like to get shit done. My customers and employers have always liked that, too...
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Old 06-03-2004, 08:01 AM   #5 (permalink)
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I'm amiable and analytical at the same time. Its a clash that doesn't produce the best results.
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Old 06-03-2004, 09:32 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Mostly driver, with a bit of Analytical. I'm a software engineer right now, but I have always planned on ending up in senior management. I've been told many times that I have a lot of very good traits to being a good leader.
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Old 06-03-2004, 09:46 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I'm amiable.

Dammit, I don't want to drive a minivan!
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Old 06-03-2004, 09:47 AM   #8 (permalink)
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From this, I'm a combo of amiable and analytical. Very interesting stuff there.
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Old 06-03-2004, 09:48 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Same here, mostly driver, some analytical as well....
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