Personality Tests: How Employers Use Them

Personality tests are a widely-used recruiting tool. Discover why and how they are used, and also get access to several self-assessment resources that will help you discover more about yourself and how you can boost your effectiveness.

Have you ever asked yourself, what's the purpose of personality tests? Why do employers use them? What real value do they have? If so, this course, Personality Tests: How Employers Use Them, answers all of those questions. First, you'll learn about the fundamentals of personality testing and take a closer look at the industry as a whole. Next, you'll discover some of the most popular tests, such as Myers-Briggs, DISC, Big Five, 16PF, StrengthsFinder, and MMPI. You'll see their strengths, their weaknesses, and also the scenarios in which they are used. The course doesn't stop at theory and concepts. Finally, you'll develop an understanding for personality models, which provide you with several resources where you can take the tests, and self-assess your personality and those of your team. This will allow you to better understand each other, boost team synergy, and if nothing else, they will be a great conversation starter. After completing this course, you'll have a great overall image of personality tests, how they work, the different models used, test specifics, and self-awareness and understanding of your strengths that will allow you to perform better.

• Course Overview 1min
• Course Overview 5mins
• Understanding Personality Tests and the Rationale Behind Them 12mins
• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 10mins
• The DISC Behavior Assessment Tool 6mins
• The Big Five Personality Traits 9mins
• Eysenck’s Three Dimensions of Personality 4mins
• The 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire 10mins
• StrengthsFinder 7mins
• Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 4mins
• Course Summary and Key Takeaways 3mins