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Personality Tests: How Employers Use Them

Personality tests are a widely-used recruiting tool. Discover why and how they are used, and also get access to several self-assessment resources that will help you discover more about yourself and how you can boost your effectiveness.

Beginner
1h 16m
(42)

Created by Doru Catana

Last Updated Aug 10, 2022

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Personality Tests: How Employers Use Them

Personality tests are a widely-used recruiting tool. Discover why and how they are used, and also get access to several self-assessment resources that will help you discover more about yourself and how you can boost your effectiveness.

Beginner
1h 16m
(42)

Created by Doru Catana

Last Updated Aug 10, 2022

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Have you ever asked yourself, what's the purpose of personality tests? Why do employers use them? What real value do they have? If so, this course, Personality Tests: How Employers Use Them, answers all of those questions. First, you'll learn about the fundamentals of personality testing and take a closer look at the industry as a whole. Next, you'll discover some of the most popular tests, such as Myers-Briggs, DISC, Big Five, 16PF, StrengthsFinder, and MMPI. You'll see their strengths, their weaknesses, and also the scenarios in which they are used. The course doesn't stop at theory and concepts. Finally, you'll develop an understanding for personality models, which provide you with several resources where you can take the tests, and self-assess your personality and those of your team. This will allow you to better understand each other, boost team synergy, and if nothing else, they will be a great conversation starter. After completing this course, you'll have a great overall image of personality tests, how they work, the different models used, test specifics, and self-awareness and understanding of your strengths that will allow you to perform better.

Personality Tests: How Employers Use Them
Beginner
1h 16m
(42)
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Doru founded and runs a marketing agency with global clients in a wide range of industries. His focus is on campaigns that convert and get new business through the door, not feel good campaigns. In terms of approach he believes in authentic and blunt advertising without the presence of small print.

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