Stress, Personality, & College Students: What New Study Finds and Where to Go From Here?
Since the pandemic, college students’ struggle with mental health concerns has increased two-fold. According to a recent college mental health survey, nearly 75 percent of college students said COVID-19 had worsened their mental health. With this in mind, a new study claims that certain personality traits helped students deal with stress better than others during the pandemic. Though […]
How Ethical Are Personality Tests? What Experts Say
The HBO documentary, Persona, examines personality testing from several angles, including the questionable ethics behind this multi-billion dollar industry. The documentary suggests that while most personality quizzes are harmless and fun in a “low-stakes” situation, they can be ableist, classist, racist, and sexist when used in the workplace. Persona highlights the controversial use of these tests, specifically the Myers-Briggs Type […]
How to Retain and Develop Top Talent – Key Take-Aways From Experts
According to a recent Forbes article, a growing number of employees are leaving their jobs in search of something better. As of March 2021, the quit rate was 2.4 percent, the highest for that month in twenty years. And according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary, it rose even higher to […]
Top Hiring Strategies That Find the Best Workplace Talent & Risks to Avoid
Current research from the recruiting software firm TalentLyft found that a single bad hire costs a company $15,000 on average. It also discovered that nearly three in four employers say they’ve hired the wrong person for a position and 83 percent of talent say a negative interview experience can change their mind about a company they once […]
Exploring the Right Career Fit Before College: Is It Worth It & What Experts Say
Deciding on a career path during high school may seem like a daunting task. During this time in life, most students focus on graduating and finding a college or post-secondary institution to attend. However, when deciding on the best path to take after high school, career planning can help students narrow down their post-secondary education […]
Myers-Briggs Test: Strengths, Limitations, & The Call for Advanced Personality Assessments
The personality testing market is currently estimated at $2 Billion, and chances are, if you have taken one of these introspective questionnaires, you’ve probably have taken the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). And even though millions of MBTI tests are administered every year, and the online version of the test has been updated for ease of use, the test itself […]
How Finding the Right Academic Fit Positively Impacts your Future Career
We live in an ever-changing world, and finding the right academic fit during high school may be challenging. A report from CNBC states, “today’s’ graduating students are getting a crash course in pivoting and changing their career outlook.” The good news? Once you find the right academic fit, it can open up a new world of possibilities […]
Myers-Briggs Test: Limitations and Need for a Better Diagnostic ToolÂ
The most popular personality test on the market is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). However, based on the standards of psychological test validation – the MBTI falls short. In this article, we examine both positive and negative reviews of the Myers-Briggs test and the latest research showing its limitations. We also address the strong need for a diagnostic tool that accurately assesses a person’s aptitude based on multiple factors, including cognitive orientation and the environment.