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S ome people are enamored with personality tests. But despite their popularity in certain circles, they don’t always reveal the truth about people. Personality assessments While the lure of them is understandable, there are probably better, more human ways of evaluating candidates before you hire them.
I’ve lost count of the number of tests I’ve taken over the years. That, in and of itself, should say a lot about their merits. If I’ve forgotten which tests I’ve taken, how could I possibly remember what I scored, ranked, or where I placed on any particular assessment? Some will tell you that you’ll get along great with some types, but not with others. Given my type, I’m supposed to interact with other types in certain ways, using certain language. If I were to follow that kind of advice, I would never have married my wife more than 25 years ago, because we’re conflicting astrological signs. I’ve been labeled things along a continuum, across a spectrum, in quadrants, in colors, and even as an animal. Seriously, what do you do with that information? I’m disappointed I was not classified
as a Honey Badger – at least that’s something I would remember! “If I’ve forgotten which tests I’ve taken, how could I possibly remember what I scored, ranked, or where I placed on any particular assessment?” Like many of you, I took a career aptitude test when I was in high school that was supposed to recommend a career based on my likes and dislikes. It was total bunk. I successfully influenced the outcome by answering the questions the
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