Psychology Online

65 designers take the Myers-Briggs personality test, offering a window into the way designers actually think–and the meaning of “design thinking.” In other words, designers are less akin to the stereotypical touchy-feely artist, and more like engineers who always keep the big picture in mind. [Via Michael Roller    .. more …

We must understand that the demands of day trading dictate that not everyone can be a successful day trader.  The most important characteristics of a day trader are:Quick thinking: in the fast moving world of trading, we usually do not have the luxury of careful study and deliberation and we need to pull the trigger quickly, specially if things are really moving in the markets.  Our    .. more …

To paraphrase F. Scott Fitzgerald, the CEOs are different from you and me. A panel of 900 CEOs organized by USA Today  participated in an online 60-second color personality test , and the results were striking: The bosses don’t like yellow or red, but they’re big fans of magenta – at least compared to the rest of the population. To most of us, that sounds like fun trivia that may (or may not    .. more …

Faking” is probably the biggest apprehension employers have about using personality tests during the hiring process. These concerns are well founded. Job applicants are confronted by more tests all the time. They are motivated to “pass the test” and come closer to a job offer. This should be no surprise, especially in tight economic times. To get the most from your investment in tests,    .. more …

Pay for EHarmony? Dive into PlentyofFish for free? Find gamer love in World of Warcraft? The Internet is your neighborhood bar. Theirs was the stuff of romantic comedy plot devices. After living near    .. more …

A sales personality test is designed to measure the key characteristics of successful sales individuals. The sales personality test comprises of three different types of questions: scenarios, self-assessment, and interactive. Some of these key personality traits that are essential for any successful sales position include being an extrovert rather than an introvert, remaining calm in stressful    .. more …