What’s Your Personality Have to do with Getting a Job?
Posted by: Career Staff / Category: Career Resource Center-
Many of us are so keen on getting a job that we forget to take the time to see if the job is complementary to our personality. Before looking for a job, a self-assessment should be taken into consideration. Understanding your personality can help narrow down job choices to the kind of job that you would like to do and that would fit well. As no one knows better than yourself, critically examine the things you are looking for in a job. Doing so will also help you decide if alternative science careers are right for you.
To get started, think of several of the following questions. Do you prefer to work alone or with a team? Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Do you prefer benchwork or interacting with others? Are you creative or like to follow specified protocols? Do you enjoy leadership roles? Is it easy or hard for you to network with others? Do you like a fast-paced or slow-paced environment? This is by no means an exhaustive list, but at least a place to get your wheels turning.
There are numerous websites that offer personality assessment tests. PharmaWeb has a free personality test that takes only a few minutes to fill out and the results are immediate. You do have to register with a valid email. The results link your personality to the kind of job you would love or dislike and why. It also gives general qualities of what you need in an ideal workplace and boss. It is fun to see what the results say. Just remember, the results are not 100% accurate so don’t solely rely on them for your job. The personality test can be found at http://pharmiweb.com/Resources/FreePersonalityTest.asp.
Have fun with this project!
