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Personality Types and Hiring

Using personality clues strategically to stress test potential hires

Personality traits have been shown to cluster together in non-random ways, representing dimensions of individual differences that are largely independent of factors like cognitive ability and domain knowledge that often receive more focus in hiring decisions. If a candidate for a process-oriented role spends a lot of time talking about their creativity and love of exploring new ideas, probe further into their tolerance for repetitive work, respect for established procedures, and ability to maintain focus. If a candidate for an individual contributor role emphasizes their assertiveness, sociability, and communication skills, explore their comfort with working autonomously for extended periods, ability to self-motivate, and strategies for minimizing distractions.

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