It is an unavoidable right of passage for all young men and women to at some point hear a member of the opposite sex tell them “You’re just not my type.” The phrase, of course, carries very little meaning and even less consolation for the person hearing it, but it could actually contain a fair bit of truth. In fact, the determination and study of personality type has developed into a practical and useful science, benefiting businesses as well as the individuals being assessed in a number of ways.
I have personally had the good fortune to complete a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality assessment, the results of which have impressed and benefited me in both my personal life and my working life. The assessment, given by an accredited administrator (who also happens to be my father), was thorough enough to yield a consistent response, but only took about 20 minutes to complete. It was Web-based, and consisted of a series of situational and preference-type questions to determine my ideal working environment, the way I perceive things around me, and the ways in which I think about and understand the world. Based on my responses, I was then assessed and given a concise two-page report explaining my personality type.
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