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The ultimate compatibility test, one that will quickly reveal how compatible you are with another person on a personal or professional level, is greatly sought after. The problem is that it doesn’t exist, at least in a form usable by anyone, without having to learn any forms of personality analysis.
It’s one of the more fascinating dynamics of the human mind. A person gives you pretend reasons for their actions, and even believes those reasons, while the real motivations are hidden in the subconscious mind. It’s amazing that few things in a person’s overall behavior are controlled by conscious motives.
When is the last time someone you know well changed so much that you didn’t readily recognize his or her unique character? Never. It simply doesn’t happen. A tiger doesn’t change its stripes, as the saying goes.
You may be able to partially imitate someone’s handwriting for a word or two, like with an attempted forged signature, but it’s a lot more difficult than it seems.
It’s a good idea to employ several different types of personality and career path appraisals, and to get objective feedback from qualified professionals and those who know you well.
Although select self-tests can offer some interesting insight, such as serving as an opportunity for a team-building exercise, exclusive reliance on them invites trouble since they can be manipulated.
Understanding true personality strengths and weaknesses is vital for your career, business, and personal life success. It can save you an enormous amount of time and money if you get it right, yet misinterpreting personality can ruin you.
It’s important to note that the generally accepted cost of a bad hire is over two times the annual salary. The costs of a bad hire estimates in the above survey were likely underestimated due to the bulk of the hidden costs being overlooked.
Just be aware of the fact that any pre-hire character assessment that is applicant-executed (e.g., on-line evaluation systems, multiple choice psychological testing, et al.) runs the risk of being manipulated, even if the facilitator claims otherwise, and even if the applicant is not directly self-analyzing themselves in the assessment.
Did you know that what a person thinks motivates them, and what they tell you that motivates them, often greatly contrasts with their true motivations? Handwriting analysis helps to surmount that problem: it is one of the most objective, non-discriminatory, and accurate ways to assess motivation and personality.