Your Scores for the Holland types. The Career Key™ S-E test is based on John Holland's theory of career choice. According to the theory, you are most likely to be successful and satisfied in a career if your personality is like the personalities of the people who work in it.
In other words, whatever career choice you are making --a business venture to start; a career to enter; a course or training program to take; or a career change -- you are best off to choose one that matches your personality.
You have already identified the occupations and business areas that match your highest scores on the Holland types. Click here to read a description of each type: Click here to read a description of the six
personality types.
Your Scores on the Two Personality Dimensions. Another
group of psychologists have identified five broad personality
dimensions. They call these the Big Five. Recent
research suggests that two of these are related to success
as an entrepreneur:
Conscientiousness. High scorers on this
dimension tend to be dependable, hardworking, and achievement-oriented. They
are organized, efficient, planful, thorough, and persistent.
Openness to Experience. People high
in this area generally like new ideas and concepts,
are interested in trying new and different things. They
are imaginative, insightful, creative, and broadminded;
and enjoy art, music, and literature.
In general, the higher your scores are on these
two scales the more likely you are to succeed as an
entrepreneur.
(Note that scales for these two dimensions are
experimental. You can take a test validated
by research, The Big Five Personality
Test at www.outofservice.com)
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