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The 4 Personality Styles
In our studies we have found that people have four basic personality (or
behavioral) styles – Drivers, Promoters, Supporters and Analyzers. When
blended together in varying percentages, these four personality styles make us
who we are.
Each job (or career) has its own ‘behavioral profile’ and the closer the
behavioral match between the job seeker and the job requirements, the happier,
more productive and successful that person will be in their chosen career.
Here are the basic characteristics of each personality style, and the career
pathways that best match that style.
Drivers
Drivers are strong willed, practical and decisive. Action oriented and
results focused, they prefer jobs that are task rather than relationship
oriented. They are assertive and like to tell others what to do. Drivers are the
entrepreneurs and are most comfortable when they are in control. They are
competitive and thrive under pressure. Often confrontational, they exude energy,
move faster, speak louder and decide quicker. Drivers are less interested in
small talk and don’t communicate their feelings too often or too freely. They
are great tacticians and may also have great creativity in arts where they can
express their freedom and individuality.
The ideal career for Drivers is where they can make decisions, set goals
and measure results; matching jobs are: Business managers, designers, self
employed, legal, military, consultants, pilots, radio or TV announcers, sales,
musicians, building & construction, directors, chefs and entrepreneurs.
Promoters
Promoters are enthusiastic and inspirational, and have a gift of working
with people. They use their charm and persuasion to achieve their goals.
They enjoy projects involving others, particularly where the environment is non
aggressive and the requirement is to motivate others. They are very
approachable, warm, competitive and fast paced. Terrific in teams and group
activities, they often want to be the leader, because they have excellent
leadership skills. When given the choice, they prefer to work with other people
rather than alone.
The ideal career for Promoters involves people; matching jobs are:
advertising, hospitality, HR, recruitment, public relations, coaches, sales &
marketing, acting, recruitment, media, journalists, retail, designers,
beauticians, receptionists, travel and teaching.
Supporters
Supporters are at ease with people, fitting comfortably into most
situations. They are law abiding and tend to be more factual than intuitive.
They’re great at organizing and have a talent for logistics. Supporters love
their family and friends and stay in contact with them frequently. They do not
believe in instant success but that you have to work in order to achieve. Whilst
they don’t see themselves as set in their ways they dislike sudden changes. They
are easy going, friendly people who get on well with and are liked by most
people.
The ideal careers for Supporters are those that involve people, service
and information; matching jobs are: health and welfare, medical, police,
customs, dentists, lecturers, personal assistants, telemarketing, therapists,
artists, child care, clergy, counselors, office managers and project engineers.
Analysers
Analysers are perfectionists who look to systems, rules and order within a
structured environment. They are accurate, precise, reserved, detailed, and
logical and follow rules and standards. They are creative and good at problem
solving. Often they like to work alone rather than in a group, and they
generally prefer a closed door environment. Despite their solitary nature they
are loyal and very supportive. It is important to Analysers to know exactly what
is required of them and what their responsibilities are. They want to get it
right the first time and hate having to do things over again.
The ideal careers for Analysers are those involving details, facts and
information and less to do with people; matching jobs are: IT, accounting,
architecture, design, research, electrical, engineering, theology, planning,
medical & dental, finance, builders, trades people, administrators, scholars,
scientists, and agriculture.
This is a guide only. A more comprehensive list of
career options is included in the My Career Match report.
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