Job search: How to find a job that fits your personality

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many people to reassess their lives especially their careers. Career switch is now more common than ever before for varied reasons. People are looking for jobs that align with their values and personalities. Although it may be easy for some to identify what they want and go for it, it may take others a bit longer. Here are some ideas on how to search for a job based on your personality.

Find the right career match

Just as employers look out for candidates with hands-on technical skills to do the job, they are also interested in finding people whose personalities are a fit for the company as well. A 2014 survey conducted by global learning institute, Hyper Island found that of the over 500 CEOs, managing directors, hiring managers and employees across various fields, 78% believed personality to be the most important thing to consider when hiring, according to LinkedIn.

Insightful employers can use your personality to determine whether or not you would succeed in any number of work-related situations.

There are varied personality types and knowing which one you are is the first step to identifying the jobs you are most likely to thrive in.

Knowing your personality type

According to Finding Careers, you should take advantage of the several tests online like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the Holland Code to determine your personality type. You can also seek out career specific tests to give you ideas on the jobs that fit your personality best.

Career tests are assessments that help you figure out what kind of work would make you happy. They can help you determine your interests, skills, and personality type. This information can then be used to find a career that is a good fit for you.

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