If you’ve ever had to put in 40 hours at a job you hated, you’ve probably experienced the ever so unpleasant sensation of your childhood joy being stripped from your soul. Although us Australians are known around the globe for our laid back, “no worries” lifestyle, we are also some of the hardest workers in the world. With the average Australian working 44 hours per week how well your career and personality match can significantly influence whether you find that career fulfilling, stressful, boring or challenging.
If you choose a career that doesn’t suit your personality, you can quickly find yourself in an unpleasant situation. Instead of choosing a career based on how much money you’ll make, or what you think you should do, it’s best to do a little soul-searching first. Finding out about your personality is an important part in the career decision making process.
Even if you think you have a good grasp on how you are as a person, a google search of “career personality tests” can link you to a plethora of different personality tests and hopefully unveil an even deeper understanding of your personality, and what jobs would work for you. With so many different tests existing, it often can get quite confusing. So your best options is finding a good test that you can trust. Their are several good free personality tests such as:
However, these tests usually just give you a section of the test, or leave you with a very basic, or limited, explanation. While discovering your personality type, it may be worth your while to drop 10 to 20 bucks on an in-depth test that more accurately matches your personality with a career. Some notable tests include:
Either by spending the money on an in-depth test, or using free tests found on the web, discovering your career personality is an important investment for your well being. Having a job that suits your personality not only makes your job more enjoyable, but can also lead to a happier and more enriched life.
Socialise with us
Facebook Twitter