“Who am I?”
This is a question you’ll need to consider before nearly every interview and company interaction.It’s crucial that you can answer it honestly and confidently.
Career assessments and personality tests can help you identify your strengths, weaknesses, and career interests, providing self-awareness and a solid foundation for your career planning. Taking a sample personality test will help you understand what to expect if one comes up during your interview. Some companies may ask you to take their own assessment tests.
Check out these personality assessments:
Then, meet with an IST career coach to discuss how you can use this information in your career planning.
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The Big Five Personality Test measures your personality based on five key traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. It helps you better understand your behavior, preferences, and how you relate to others.
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The DISC personality test helps you understand your behavior and communication style by measuring four traits: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness. It's often used to improve teamwork, communication, and self-awareness.
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The MAPP (Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential) test helps you identify your natural motivations and strengths to guide career planning. It matches your interests and preferences with careers that may be a good fit for you.
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Myers-Briggs Personality Assessment
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) identifies your personality type based on how you perceive the world and make decisions. It uses four pairs of traits—like Introversion vs. Extraversion—to help you understand your preferences, strengths, and ideal work environments.
