This month we are helping introverts with their job hunting. Please leave a questions about getting interviews or a comment relating to getting interviews. I will be giving away some freebies to some of the people that comment, so it’s worth your while. I will also try and answer your questions.
I reply to most questions personally by email, rather than by responding to comments, so get your questions in.
Thanks
Martin
Hi,
I received a spookily accurate personality profile from you a few weeks ago, and am extremely interested in your personality profile cert.
Julie
Hello Martin,
I really appreciate the effort you are putting in to try and make a difference, believe me it is appreciated. Too many times I have sent off a resume knowing that I was a good fit, and nothing , it has gone into the proverbial black hole which seems to be many recruiters … I once worked for a short period in recruiting, and with this particular company (I know it is not the norm ?) it was all about closing and getting someone in … it didn’t matter one thing if they were a good fit from a skills, knowledge let alone a cultural fit
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Great result – thank you!
This report was spot on and has not only made me feel proud of myself for who I am but also made me understand exactly why the last 3 jobs I had went so wrong and caused me so much stress.
I am very impressed and glad that I took this free test and paid for the report. It couldn’t have been more useful.
It’s me to a tee!
Thank you.
Surprisingly accurate! Very useful to reflect on. Some room for development indicated. Insightful and useful!
Hi,
I found the anaysis very interesting. However, I didn’t much like the list of jobs for which I would be suitable.
I found them to need specialised long term training. Or particular education i.e. Bailiff, Barister, Chemical Engineer, Goldsmith, Helicopter Pilot, Higher Education Lecturer, Local Government Environmental Health Officer.
I am 54 and unable to embark on the typical education that would be needed, as it would need time & money to aquire. Do you have any less ‘long term education’ suggestions that may help me to understand what roles I might fit into well.
The report gives the exact feature of what is my personality. I thank you for that so much. And I wish you to be prosperous!
very informative and true to my nature well done
Its really an interesting and accurate assessment report given to me. I feel happy to see my own self to reflect so well on report. “I see the report fairly covers few competencies which requires to know employee dependability on work”
The test process must have the option to go back. Twice I clicked on the wrong suggestion. Otherwise its quite interesting. Arindam
Hi Arindam – Thanks for your suggestion and delighted you found it to be interesting! The test’s design means it isn’t possible for a ‘go back’ option – but there are only 5 questions, so we would suggest that if you make a mistake, just hit refresh and restart – it takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Remember, don’t deliberate on the questions for too long – there’s a video guide on how to answer the questionnaire at http://www.careerpsychometrics.com/faqs/
This report was spot-on for the most part. A very good assessment of my personality.
On reflection I was about to apply for a job, but the report made me think, do I really want to be stuck in an office again..? Perhaps not. Thanks again
You hit the nail right on the head,i am amazed at how well this can be a useful tool in the job seeking front
Having recently failed an interview because my answers were specific enough I now have a better insite into where I went wrong. Although a team player I believe they saw me more as a friendly team player with no oomph! It’s good to know so that I can prepare for the next more in depth answers and examples and to prepare my thought processes before entering the interview.
Thanks
interesting results… I tried purchasing the full report, but here seemed to be some error in the purchasing process. Gave up after my second attempt.
Hi Brian – thanks for your comment. It looks like there may have been a blip. Do check your email for my suggestion – I think you’ll like it.
Very interesting result given that I have been nursing and teaching for 40 years! Spot on!
very good short report on me martin am a fan of crimmal minds you’d get a job with them no prob’s. thank you!
Interesting test.It was fairly accurate.
That is a very good report indeed and i am very happy with the initial report that you have provided for. Thanks a lot
Thanks, this is very helpful ..
A very positive report but guess it would be because you are making a sales pitch. No-one likes to see themselves described in less than flattering terms.
Hi Chris – glad you found the report positive. Carl Jung didn’t believe in good or bad personality types (and neither do we). The best personality type to have? You, of course
The upgraded reports do go into more detail about all aspects of your personality.
Very perceptive & thought provoking.. gives you the self esteem boost you need to recognise your abilities and celebrate who you truly are… thank you Martin
I was surprised as I was reading the report as I never expected it to be so accurate. Good Job careerpsychometrics.com
I also stumbled across this site. Very innovative product range, absolutely professional in approach and a good scope. Very nice web for the personality test. amazing. Keep up the good job
After completing the test I wondered if you would get it right but you were spot on. Thank you
I have taken personality tests before, and they never seemed to describe me accurately. but after trying the free personality test I found it quite accurate,
and even somewhat insightful, given the few questions it asks, perhaps an even
more in-depth personality test might reveal even more. Certainly would be
interested in trying after doing this test.
I stumbled across the site on a random link and did the free test.
I also listened to the videos. I feel the advice given was very helpful and insightful and dispelled the myths about these tests.
Thanks,
Jan.
hey would have preferred and or trusted you to buy the larger report if you were not pushing the hard sell so much, but then I suppose people like the hard sell and it works.
It makes me think of dieting pills or you could be a millionaire in a year if you buy my hard sell product.
Thanks the 3 personality points in the word splergh of why I need and ideal job you gave me where very helpful.
Thanks for your comment, Natalie – I’m sure you appreciate that we sell goods for a living, however we’re delighted to give out tons of free content in the process. Great to hear you found it useful
I was a little upset that the report has not been e-mailed to me aftet I have paid for it. I was left to copy and paste it into a document. I would have expected it to be e-mailed!
Hi Alison. I’m sorry you’re disappointed. You can use the ‘send to self’ button to email a copy of the report to any email you choose. Otherwise, you can login to view your reports at anytime, using the username and password you have chosen. This ensures you will always have access to the latest information, and you benefit from any upgrades that are applied even after you’ve bought the report.
Many thaks Julie. I have now logged in and e-mailed it to myself.
Kind regards
Alison
John, not sure I understand your point. Personality doesn’t change. We certainly adapt to various situations but that’s not a change in personality. The more one works in harmony with who they are and therefore has to do less adapting, the better.
Personality profiling does not deal with work experience or qualifications but instead looks at preferred behaviour.
The process is too simplistic in that the personality changes, or adapts, in relationship to circumstance.
The CV is said to cover work experience and qualifications, but at a senior level appointment, both are of prime importance. Also there is a tendency to imaginethat the “right fit ” is all important, with less emphasis placed subsequently on other biographical information. (There are many examples of government ministers lacking qualifications and experience).
Another excellent well structured test. I am alot clearer now about my career choices and will apply for the right job, instead of just a ’9 to 5′ option. Thanks.
Many thanks for providing such an efficient free Psychometric Test. It was quick, accurate and easy to use. I am recommending your website to friends and family.
I have not been in work for a long while.
The report has given me confidence to go and get a job.
It has made me believe what I already new, but was just unsure.
I meant to give a 5 star rating. I thought the statements were quite spot on. I have found the report quite useful.
Results were so precise; I couldn’t have described ‘me’ better myself! Couldn’t help but smile at the reports accuracy. Awesome.
spot on!
Good insight. Very helpful – there is hope out there. Getting the right job is just a matter of time..
I found it interesting, however it didn’t tell me anything that hasn’t been already been written about me. In omparison to others things related to self-assessment it was too short and therefore from a marketing point view, there wasn’t enough incentive to purchase.
As I have been involved in recruitment, training, education, economic development and law; my comments are not representive of your client group, so I will be recommending your services to my friends.
Totaly agree with results. Will keep it in mind for future job applications. Excellent.
Amongst all the negativity of becoming redundant the report made me realise that there are positives for me.
I think your report overall is very accurate, the only downside I see to it, you are referring to me being in charge of others, which could happen. I tend to apply for sales roles which are basically ‘solo’ but working within a team environment.
Regards
Don Maclean
I was really impressed by your overall and accurate feedback of me from taking the test
I wish I’d read this before!
Its amazing and i enjoyed and learned alot.
Thanks
This personality test report is spot on, this is me and this is what I’m about.
Very impressive – thank you.
This test wasn’t true at all. I didn’t recognise any of it.
Hi, Most unusual. A couple of things to check. Did you follow the instructions on how to complete the questionnaire? Did you take too long thinking about your answers? If you are happy that you answered properly then please show your report to someone that knows you and get their feedback. Sometimes we have a blind spot and there are aspects of our personality that we do not see, yet everyone else has it in their perspective. If you show it to a colleague or friend and they laugh, then it’s usually a sign of accuracy. Please try it again or try a different report. Thanks, Martin
Very impressed! Great experience!
An interesting exercise in personal evaluation
Great Stuff I am real looking forward to continue enjoying the Magic of Psychometric Materials.
I really enjoyed doing the tests and found them to be very useful and quite spot on in the results. Thanks very much!
Sure, iam happy to associate with you guys, what you brings out is real. keep up.
It is a informative course and would help me to uncover my hidden qualities in me. As a testimony i would recommend all to make use of this wonderful chance.
whew, your such a great help, im in a shallow before on finding myself.. now i know what career fits me.. i would highly recommend this to other! More power!
Having read my report, I was not surprised by the results, but it reaffirmed what I probably already knew about myself.
Reports often verbalise what we already “know”. The larger reports will tell you things that are probably new to you and you can use this to build your career further. Glad you liked it and found it helpful. Martin
Pretty much sums me up! However I am able to recognise that in some situation I may be required to be adaptable and be juz the opposite ie to be sociable, as part of the herd and being warm, sensitive, open and funny. Though is getting harder to switch act as age catches up.
I was astonished at the accuracy of this test as I have taken a fair few in the past but never have I felt properly “understood” by them. This test was exceptional and I would certainly recommend friends and family to your site. Thank you.
I became strong believer in personality tests and reports ever since I did one in 2007. Now I am addicted to such tests and reports and use the same tool to better judge on my people.
True . . . This personality report has provided accurate data about my personality. Infact, came to know about new things and other which never given thought to. Thanx.
Excellent report – thank you.
A very useful assesment! It helps you improve yourself. The website gives you the unique chance to reconsider your strenghts and weaknesses.
Great quiz! The results were very accurate for me! I’d reccomend this site highly to others.
Just got the latest newsletter – really useful links and info in it! I’m looking forward to doing the BBC web animal quiz. . .!
No wonder I’m miserable and feel stressed…search for a new career starts today!
Thanx for the personality tests. It is spot on and made me realize what my strong points really are and how to develop them to become more effective.
Thanx again and Keep up the good work.
Overwhelmed by what I got and agn accurate analysis of myself and will definitely recommend my staff
QUITE interesting! I like it a lot
Really got to know the real me, although i’m too sure if about the part about me loving interviews!!! i hate them! lol
Thanks a lot. Simple but genius portrait of my current personality regarding job issues. For best results-be honest and objective in the test-answers. I up-graded two free report and I happy I did it.
Very accurate description of me and useful information. I highly recommend that anyone do this!
Thank you for the personality tests.
The characteristics that you identified are certainly some that I recognise, and the advice about these attributes can be perceived and managed in an interview situation will be really valuable.
You did ask for feedback too, so here it is: I felt that the mediocre quality of the English (word usage and grammar) has the effect of distracting the recipient and potentially detracting from the perceived quality of the report.
Thanks for your feedback Helen. Our policy has always been to write in plain English so that everyone – from a school child upwards can understand the reports. In this way we set ourselves apart from all the other professional profiling systems. We make profiling available to everyone in a meaningful way. This service is for individuals at all levels – not just professionals – and we enjoy visitors from all over the globe, so the content of our reports reflect that. That being said, we are currently re-writing many of our reports, correcting any mistakes as we go along – and providing even more value for our subscribers.
An awesome test. Really close to the truth about me.
Wow, it felt like you guys know me for decades. It was like someone holding a mirror for me to see my thought processes, and my emotional and mental makeup. Great. Most of all thanks.
Well, i begin my job search in UK and not only 7 years ago.
In this period i worked in Switzerland, Austria, Belgium(i can show my references).
But when i search a job in UK i found a wall done of racial prejuices.
I dont believe that my experiences outside of UK have a lower worth then an experience in UK.
I am sure that when the british employer read “natianality: italian” think only “mafia”.
And this is a shame!!!!!!!
So i decided to write to the Emplyment Tribunal of UK to send a claim against many british agencies for race discrimination!!!
Regards Angelo Zanetti
Mobile 0039 334 3222530
I have liked reading your notes. They are very helpful.
The comment about the fear of being singled out is so true.
When i read the report about me,i thought you got me down to a T,i saw myself in the things you said,well done!
It was wonderful. You really got it.
yeah pretty spot on that
Thought this was amazingly accurate!
I’m really impressed!!
It’s really heart-warming to hear all of these fab comments – thank you everyone! Right now, we’re working on making the current crop of reports even better – and also something fairly big to be announced soon. Keep letting us know what you think… we need your feedback to make sure we’re giving you the best value
I came to this site because i apparently wasn’t a fit in a profile test for a job that i thought i had in the bag….after doing the profile test on this website i have to say it certainly was quite accurate and has helped me understand the areas that i need to work on to increase my chances…but it also highlighted how i was perhaps going in the wrong career direction and needed to rethink what i really wanted to do with my life. Thanks!
Thanks for the comment. My passion is to see people in their Ideal job; a job compatible with their personality. Most people are chasing the wrong dreams and barking up the wrong tree. There is no point winning the “wrong race”. Delighted you have found the report helpful when it comes to answering the biggest question of all “What should I be doing with my life?”
Try the tests! You’ll be happily surprised of what you find!
Thanks Carlos. Most of our visitors come by word of mouth. We don’t have big promotional budgets, so it’s thanks to people like you that word gets around.
Very precise and exactly what a person needs to have a better sense of self. It is extremely valuable to know your strengths and weaknesses. Well done People Maps
the test was accurate .. i know these things but not to that extent . thank u for reminding me.
This information was right on the money in describing my personality…great knowing the results…..
Interesting, and a match to my personality. It has given me food for thought…
Congratulations John! Your feedback comment has been chosen as February’s winner. We’ve sent you access to all 3 current CareerPsychometrics reports by email. We are so very pleased your report provided ‘food for thought’ – and trust that helps you further down the path of success
Very interesting and accurate, I’m in the process of moving out of working in a team, office environment in to working in 1 to 1 coaching and therapy work and this supports my decision. Thank you!
Congratulations on the change in career. Coaching can be a very rewarding experience. Best of luck.
All 3 tests are more than accurate, a superb way to acknowledge your personality traits and see how others view you!
absolutely spot on, love it!
I thought this would be just another one of those tests where all the answers would be the same. I answered honestly and was astonished by the results.
couldn’t be more spot on!
You are very kind Sharon. I will let the team know as they work pretty hard to deliver this service.
True. Thank you.
Thank you for the free report. Brilliant, I have to say, how it works. I do feel captured by it.
Best wishes
Judi…
i really enjoyed reading your report, and i think it is good work.
However, some type errors in the output caused my attention.
But because i appreciated this effort, i tried to send you the money via paypal, but was required to enter a credit card, because of your immidiate payment setting. Hence, there was no transaction being made.
So here is my advice to you …
Since you got a good thing going, don’t ruin it by getting to greedy.
Hi Sandy. Thanks for your comment. I’m not sure why you think we’re ‘greedy’. We do offer a range of payment options, and are working on improving these, and our products everyday – over 1.2 million people have completed our test over the years, and we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of people with their careers during that time. We’re real people doing our best to offer useful tools and information. Some of that content is free and some of it is chargeable.
for a short profile tool it gives a really accurate report and has given me the confidence that I am doing the right thing in working for myself. This is a tool that would be ideal when working with my coaching and training clients and be good to have as a tool for my business. Thanks
Nothing to say…just amazing. It shows me my personality like X-ray for the internal body did.
LOL, brings a smile to your face when your personality is matched!!
This report is a true reflection of myself. I have no complains since no one has ever rated me like this report.
amazing………very apt
very very good. helped me alot
it was really a very, almost exact description of how i truly am, i don’t know how you guys knew that about me but good work
It was a very good description of me and my attributes.
Spot on. Very impressive.
last year when i came across peoples map, it was so surprising that a questionnaire could describe me that much and to discover some real truth about myself. come on its excellent!
Very ‘me’ – am impressed!! Thank you!
I hope this is not one of those who give good assessment to everyone to make them happy & content at the test. If not! … oh my God! The report gives some amazingly precise description of me. I really want to know how you do it with such a few questions.
Thanks for the bit you have told me. A number of issues on the report were described me. However I can only give a more objective and concise comment once I read the full report which I will request for in two days time.
Kindly tell me if I will still be elligible for the 50% discount and the mode of sending the money.
Regards
Nicholas mwanji
the report is really helpful and to a larger extent true also.
Very accurate, informative and good advice.
I took the test and it was an eyeopener as much as it was an affirmation. It helped me feel more confident in figuring out what direction I want to go in careerwise and only 3 days later did I ‘happen’ to come across a course I am going to start as an aid to my new career!
Thank You!
This report brings you down to focus on what is true about you, and what you can change to succeedd, thank you
This report is very true. It actually puts into perspective what I have been questioning about myself and why I am increasingly frustrated with my job.
thanks a lot
Thanks for leaving your comment Noma! You have been selected to receive all 3 full and detailed career reports – as January’s comment winner. We chose your comment as it reflects a lot of people’s feelings about feeling frustrated with their job and seeking answers to help them understand why. Look out for my email with the link to the reports
I had fun doing the tests, as always I try to have fun in everything I do. They are a great tool to measure yourself against expected behavor of those who have power to hire and fire.
Great.
skp
You said it. I cannot think of working in an organization where there things are not in order. Very correct assessment of my personality. 99.99% correct.
Kannan Raju
Bangalore
These tests are a fantastic tool, for both candidates seeking the right career route and recruiters trying to sift out the best candidate. Absolute must for people wanting direction on their career path and these will add value to any businesses recruitment process by assiting in the selection process.
Brilliant. 100% accurate How is it possible????
Wow! My report was so accurate. It was better than any of the feedback you get from an old friend or family member who you might ask for advice. People who you know often ‘water things down’ and so the ‘real’ details about you are lost in a fog of ‘nice sounding words’. Instead, the People Maps report focusses in on you like a laser. It was absolutely amazing. Lastly, may I send a big Thank You to the Team at People Maps.
Can’t believe, really been very useful to me and my colleagues!
My report is me to a tee.
Many Thanks
It reported about me 100% true…
Exactamente! That is an exact description of me. Always amazed at how accurate your profiles are. Very useful in helping us see what we are best at and how to focus us in those directions. Thanks!
Goodness me – I’ve done personality tests in the past, but none have achieved this level of accuracy. Truly incredible! The entrepreneur report described me to an absolute tee.
I am very convinced by the results of this report, although I wasn’t quite ready to answer the questions as provided in the questioneer! It reflected almost 90% of me!
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