Personality Tests: How Employers Use Them
Pluralsight
Course Summary
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.
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Course Description
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.
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Course Syllabus
Course Overview- 1m 29s
—Course Overview 1m 29sCourse Overview- 5m 20s
—Course Overview 5m 20sUnderstanding Personality Tests and the Rationale Behind Them- 12m 22sMyers-Briggs Type Indicator- 10m 36sThe DISC Behavior Assessment Tool- 6m 14sThe Big Five Personality Traits- 9m 11sEysenck’s Three Dimensions of Personality- 4m 25sThe 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire- 10m 32sStrengthsFinder- 7m 49sMinnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory- 4m 47sCourse Summary and Key Takeaways- 3m 37s