Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Why knowing your personality traits can help improve your work performance and job satisfaction - Categories Via RSS
- Publication Date |
- May 22, 2022
- Episode Duration |
- 00:25:02
Would you call yourself an introvert, or an extrovert? Or are you a bit of both?
When it comes to personality traits and states, it’s not black and white. It’s a spectrum.
But sometimes we still desire a label or a name for what we are. Many of us have done personality tests for fun, or have been asked to do a psychometric test when applying for a job.
Here in Australia, around 40 per cent of recruiters and employers ask candidates or employees to do one of these tests.
But how helpful are they, really, when it comes to our work?
Guests:
Luke Smillie - Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Melbourne
Nick Haslam - Professor of Psychology at the University of Melbourne
Dr Martin Boult - Psychologist and Senior Director Professional Services at The Myers-Briggs Company, Asia Pacific