Sample Psychometric Test for Mr. DIY
There are different styles of working and each person has a unique personality. Each personality type leads to a certain type of working style. When it comes to personality there is no right or wrong. Each person is unique as is their style of working. This Questionnaire is intended to help you learn a little more about yourself. Hence, it is critical that you are honest in your responses. (Remember what we mentioned earlier about each person being unique) Bottomline: be honest in your responses.
How to take the questionnaire: In this personality test, you will be asked to rate paired statements about yourself, that indicate which are your most dominant traits and characteristics. You are requested to choose one statement out of the two presented to you that describes you the best.
| Strongly describes me | Neutral | Strongly describes me | ||
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| I believe that ethical standards must never be violated, no matter the situation. | I believe that there are situations when ethical standards can be ignored if this helps one achieve their goals. |
| Strongly describes me | Neutral | Strongly describes me | ||
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| I believe that one must never share sensitive and confidential information in the workplace. | I believe that sensitive and confidential information must be shared with others if it helps build transparency and strong interpersonal relationships. |
| Strongly describes me | Neutral | Strongly describes me | ||
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| I believe that one must follow through on their promises, and fulfill obligations, regardless of the circumstances. | I believe that sometimes, depending on the circumstances and situation, one can decide that following through on their promises or fulfilling obligations is not the best choice. |
| Strongly describes me | Neutral | Strongly describes me | ||
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| When someone is sharing their pain or problems, I try to understand what exactly they are feeling. | When someone is sharing their pain or problems, I try to find the best solutions to their problems. |
| Strongly describes me | Neutral | Strongly describes me | ||
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| When someone is sharing something, I find they are wrong about, I will first validate their feelings. | When someone is sharing something, I think they are wrong about, I will first help them see why they might be wrong. |
| Strongly describes me | Neutral | Strongly describes me | ||
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| When speaking with someone who is emotionally charged up, I try to change my communication style to best fit the situation. | When speaking with someone who is emotionally charged up, I adopt a consistent communication style. |
| Strongly describes me | Neutral | Strongly describes me | ||
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| I consistently focus on even the smallest of details related to my tasks and work deliveries. | “I tend to focus on completing my tasks and work deliveries quickly rather than getting caught up in the small details.” |
| Strongly describes me | Neutral | Strongly describes me | ||
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| I am quick to spot discrepancies and errors that others often miss in their work deliveries such as in documents, or how things have been organized. | “I tend to focus on whether tasks have been completed, rather than identifying discrepancies or errors in completed work.” |
| Strongly describes me | Neutral | Strongly describes me | ||
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| I value having a highly tidy and organized workspace. | I prefer a workspace that is generally organized and functional, without needing every detail to be perfectly arranged. |
