I have an upcoming job interview for a fairly sales-oriented position in business. Putting aside that I'm not sure I want the position yet and that in my eyes it counts against the company that they put stock in this sort of thing, the company is about to send me a personality test which they use as a strong hiring indicator. I would prefer to ace the test, whatever that means, and have my actual interview and position discussion determine hiring. How should I go about answering a test that I don't believe will be reflective of my personality?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 5, 2013 -
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Have you successfully made an intentional transition from introversion (socialization = draining) to extroversion (socialization = sustaining)? If so, please step inside and share your insights with me.
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posted by Scientist
on Feb 9, 2013 -
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I am looking for books or movies where someone is unknowingly drugged in such a way that it changes their behavior/personality but there are no obvious side effects like blackouts or hallucinations.
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posted by 99percentfake
on Jan 29, 2013 -
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I love words, people, learning about the human condition. I am an emotional, artistic, warm and fuzzy person on the inside. But my shyness makes me come across as quiet and maybe even a little cold. My people skills probably aren't the best. Can I excel in a people oriented career like teacher or guidance counselor, where my true interests lie? Or does my personality doom me to work in something dry and (to me) boring at a computer?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 7, 2013 -
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I have a semi-stable dead-end job that I'm not very satisfied with and no specific career goals, and it feels like a huge void. I don't want to (and realistically can't) do what I'm doing indefinitely. Given my likes and dislikes, help me identify a field I might enjoy and the next steps to take.
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posted by Nomyte
on Jan 2, 2013 -
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I have been struggling to figure something out. There are certain types of questions I have trouble with, and I would like to understand what types of questions these are, why am I so uncomfortable with them, and what can I do to make dealing with them less unpleasant.
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posted by matrushka
on Dec 29, 2012 -
58 answers
Considering seeing a psychiatrist for a personality disorder evaluation. Should I go now or wait for some time to pass? Details inside
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 26, 2012 -
18 answers
What are some cognitive hacks to interrupt yourself when you can tell you're falling into a borderline obsessive behavior?
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posted by StrawberryPie
on Oct 9, 2012 -
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I am a messy person who doesn't like to clean. Should I put more effort in being cleaner, or just accept this part of myself and get over the guilt? How? Or is this a psychological problem? Or maybe it's normal.
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posted by lacedcoffee
on Jul 8, 2012 -
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What can help someone learn the 'soft skills' of successful employment? I have a friend who is constantly putting up barriers to his own success, and i think that it might just be a matter of recognizing what he's doing and what to do differently.
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posted by Kololo
on Apr 22, 2012 -
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Help me learn to not be such a doormat – and maybe get a tattoo to remind me not to be one.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 8, 2011 -
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I feel like I just have moment-to-moment mindsets; that I have no underlying unitary will. Help?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 2, 2011 -
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I have, unexpectedly, become something of a celebrity and I think it's changing my behavior for the worse. In short, I am worried I am becoming a complete pill because I now have the freedom to tell people to screw off.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 29, 2011 -
58 answers
Everyone has blindspots, but how do you give someone a friendly hint when they're blind to key aspects of their personalities?
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posted by abirdinthehand
on Jun 18, 2011 -
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I've spent decades working on the same personal flaws, and despite clear goals and clever attack strategies, nothing ever seems to stick. Is it even possible to permanently "fix" specific aspects of one's character or personality? If so, how? and how long does it take?
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posted by gallusgallus
on May 16, 2011 -
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I’m an impatient jerk, it seems. I don’t mean to be (who does?) but… that’s what they tell me. How can I learn to be more patient and friendly? Way, way more inside...
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posted by anonymous
on May 5, 2011 -
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I am seeking movies and clips of individuals with personality disorders, for a lecture I will be giving to college students. Any great ideas?
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posted by gilsonal
on Apr 18, 2011 -
28 answers
Are you or someone you know from Jacksonville, FL with similar mental health issues? If so, please recommend a psychologist and a psychiatrist preferably near the 32210 zip code area who is able to recognize and treat Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Avoidant Personality Disorder, and Selective Mutism.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 6, 2011 -
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Last week, I've picked up a book "Introduction to Personality" by Jerry Phares, and now looking for similar books. What can you recommend me Metafilter?
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posted by caelumluna
on Apr 2, 2011 -
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Virtually all of my past relationships have had huge amounts of drama, a lot of which I have unintentionally encouraged. I have a tendency to pair up with emotionally withholding men, feel wounded and neglected, and then lash out verbally and emotionally in response. This has been my pattern for almost 20 years, yet now in my current relationship, I haven’t experienced this at all. I feel calm, collected, and content. Yet I haven’t made any conscious decisions to act differently - I just find myself behaving this way without trying. I am really happy about feeling so stable for a change, but it also seems too good to be true. Is it possible for a change like this to be legitimate and lasting?
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posted by Neely O'Hara
on Mar 18, 2011 -
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Has anyone here changed his/her personality from a pessimist to an optimist? I am talking about a lasting personality / attitude change. If so, how did you do it?
posted by bbxx
on Feb 21, 2011 -
36 answers
What does it mean when you come out completely even on half of the Myers-Briggs/Kiersey temperament sorter indicators?
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posted by headnsouth
on Feb 12, 2011 -
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Over the past two years or so, my mother has undergone a complete, total and sweeping personality shift. She's gone from June Clever to Lizzie Borden. Can I get my real mom back?
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posted by Avenger
on Feb 9, 2011 -
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Everything from awkward to convival, from fastidious to capricious. I am looking for a book (or a website, if it exists) about the complete range of human personality.
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posted by malapropist
on Jan 31, 2011 -
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Maddeningly frustrating Psych 101-filter: there's a semi-famous paragraph, written by a psychologist or sociologist. It describes an individuals personality/character traits. Most people who read it feel that it describes them accurately. What is it?!
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posted by julthumbscrew
on Jan 14, 2011 -
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Scientists, medical professionals, students, and technicians of MetaFilter! How do you decorate your lab coat?
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posted by Blasdelb
on Jan 5, 2011 -
9 answers
I'm looking for video sites like TED or Big Think that has researchers talking about their projects and areas of expertise. Any other similar sites out there you've liked? Preferably in the area of psychology/human nature
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posted by gilsonal
on Aug 30, 2010 -
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What is "normal," in a psychological/cultural/personality sense? How common is it? And what does it feel like? Any studies, stats, anecdotes?
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posted by Metroid Baby
on Jun 7, 2010 -
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Have there been any legitimate studies on how big five personality traits affect interests and hobbies?
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posted by edbles
on Jun 3, 2010 -
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Librarians? Anyone? I'm looking for information on describing and/or predicting cat personality characteristics. I've been trying to find a library (or otherwise borrowable) copy of the
ASPCA's "Meet Your Match Feline-ality guide" somewhere, or science/research/articles about it. No hits in WorldCat. Is it hopeless?
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posted by amtho
on May 30, 2010 -
6 answers
Any recommendations for a good (undergraduate) Personality Psychology text book?
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posted by gilsonal
on May 10, 2010 -
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