Personality Traits Essay

Five Factor Personality Test (http://www.personalitytest.org.uk/) was developed for use in online psychological research. It consists of forty-one questions and is based on the "Big Five" model that states that there are five main dimensions necessary to broadly describe human personality. The five factors are extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness. After taking the test and reading the results, I was surprised at the accuracy of the test in profiling me the way I see myself.

My score on the extraversion factor was about average. This factor refers to preferences and behaviors in social situations. I believe it is accurate to say that I am generally comfortable in most social situations and yet I prefer that I am not the center of attention. Both of these qualities have served me well in the workplace. In my position, I am often called upon to meet new people and talk to them about the work we do through our organization. I have to interact with diverse individuals and my ability to do so comfortably has netted me praise from my superiors, who know they can count on me to present a positive image. The fact that I do not like to be the center of attention allows me to very comfortably let others do the talking, whether it is a co-worker or a client.Although I believe I have valuable input for conversations, I do not believe I should always be speaking and making my opinions known. In this instance, "average" means "balance," and that can be a very good thing in a business situation.

My score on the agreeableness factor was relatively high. According to the test, I am trusting, friendly and cooperative; I believe my colleagues would agree. I tend to believe that most people have good intentions and no hidden agenda. There are times in the past when I have been taken advantage of because of this belief, but overall my workplace experiences have been positive, I feel, because of my friendly and cooperative manner. I generally get along well with most people. In two different jobs I help, my bosses called me "the peacemaker" and noted that my easy-going nature and willingness to cooperate helped foster a very positive work environment. That praise early in my working career continues to remind me of how important these characteristics are to job satisfaction and a pleasant workplace environment.

I also rated relatively high on the conscientious factor. I am generally methodical, well-organized….....