Choose the right job

Confucius is quoted as saying, “if you’re in ajob you love you’ll never have to work a day in your life”.  It’s a great quote because it sums up the importance of being in a job that matches your personality style.

As children we are taught that certain shapes are the perfect match for each other and once we’ve realised we can’t jam a square peg in a round hole, it doesn’t fit, life begins to take shape.

So it is with careers and jobs. Not every person is suited every job. Some jobs require precision and accuracy, others require networking and presentation, some are all about tasks and others all about people.

Profiling points the way

Our behavioural style, how we act and behave is determined by the intensity of each of four key indicators. www.Myprofile.com.au  a behavioural assessment tool calls these Driver, Promoter, Supporter and Administrator. We are a blend of all four styles, however it’s the intensity of each that makes us who we are. If we are more Driver then we are likely to be more assertive and in control. Supporters are more considerate and patient. Each indicator has its own unique characteristics and when blended together influence how we do things and what types of jobs we are best suited to.

Each type has its own job

People who choose their careers based on their natural talents are much more productive and happier at work. Those who take on jobs that are not in harmony with their personal style find it hard going. They can do the job, but it’s not a job they feel comfortable in.

Not only does each style favour a particular job but each has different priorities and values. Drivers value results and success whilst Promoters value recognition and reward. Supporters value self worth and contribution and Administrators value knowledge and commitment.

Success hinges on a fit with the job

First we must know ourselves before we can help others. Often we are in job because someone suggested it was a good occupation. Perhaps it was a parent or family member who influenced you to choose your career. But are you well matched to the job?

You can find out in a very short time for very little cost what your personal profile is and the types of jobs and working environment that most suits your personal style.

Employers are using psychometric profiling to help them decide who should get the job. We hire people based on skills and qualifications but we fire based on behaviour, so getting the right person in the job is not only good for business, it’s good for job seekers to discover who they are.

Harvard Business Review confirms in a widely cited study: “It’s not experience that counts or college degrees or other accepted factors; success hinges on a fit with the job’. A successful hire will depend on the matching of an individual’s natural abilities to the requirements of the position, otherwise known as ‘job match’ . Job match is one of the most reliable factors to consider when making a hiring decision.

Include your profile with your CV

www.myprofile.com.au is a leading provider of psychometric assessments and pre-employment profiling for employers, job seekers and recruitment consultants. Taking less than 15 minutes and costing very little you can discover your personal profile and the type of careers that best suit your style. The assessment is completed on-line and reports are emailed within minutes.

Myprofile is a valued add to your portfolio and an important document to help employers decide on your suitability for the job. By adding your profile you can greatly increase your chance of obtaining your ideal job.

Discover your profile

To complete your own profile, view reports and learn more about profiling go to www.myprofile.com.au/home.htm