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pioneer22
pioneer22 Posts: 523 Forumite
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Has anyone considered putting theres on their CV? Or in the bio/about me part on their CV?

In particular, I'm referring to Myers Briggs MBTI thought this might give some more insight into personality and fit etc.
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  • sangie595
    sangie595 Posts: 6,092 Forumite
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    Many employers have moved far beyond such a crude - and easily faked - test!
  • ElefantEd
    ElefantEd Posts: 1,193 Forumite
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    Would you want to work for a company that took this kind of pseudo-scientific gubbins seriously? More likely to put people off!

    Though if you do add your Myers-Briggs code, make sure you also put your Star Sign and your Chinese year, just in case there is an employer looking for a Crabby MBTI Dragon.
  • Ozzuk
    Ozzuk Posts: 1,884 Forumite
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    I wouldn't, if it means that much to a company then they'll arrange their own test rather than rely on what you've put.
  • fairy_lights
    fairy_lights Posts: 9,220 Forumite
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    No but I'd definitely include what Hogwarts house I'm in.
    Wouldn't hire a Slytherin.
  • xapprenticex
    xapprenticex Posts: 1,760 Forumite
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    Okay we can see the theme of the responses. OP if you want to do it then do it, if you dont want to do it then dont do it.
  • pioneer22
    pioneer22 Posts: 523 Forumite
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    sangie595 wrote: »
    Many employers have moved far beyond such a crude - and easily faked - test!

    I disagree, the test itself could be faked but ultimately the person in front of you is going to be different to their profile and you're questioning will sound that out.

    It's a gauge of future behavior, mine is spot on but fair enough.
  • pioneer22
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    ElefantEd wrote: »
    Would you want to work for a company that took this kind of pseudo-scientific gubbins seriously? More likely to put people off!

    Though if you do add your Myers-Briggs code, make sure you also put your Star Sign and your Chinese year, just in case there is an employer looking for a Crabby MBTI Dragon.

    Gubbins :rotfl: I'll remember that when I'm up'chimney.
  • FLA27
    FLA27 Posts: 301 Forumite
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    As an INTP female, I think I'd better keep my MBTI score to myself....
  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 46,087 Forumite
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    Apart from anything else, mine has varied over the years. If I fill it in when thinking about work I'd get one score and a different one for home.
    Signature removed for peace of mind
  • sangie595
    sangie595 Posts: 6,092 Forumite
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    pioneer22 wrote: »
    I disagree, the test itself could be faked but ultimately the person in front of you is going to be different to their profile and you're questioning will sound that out.

    It's a gauge of future behavior, mine is spot on but fair enough.
    In your opinion! It's a gauge of nothing but the answers you gave at a specific point in time in a specific set of circumstances. To most of the 21st century, it was debunked as rubbish last century. Are you interested in a used car, low mileage and one old lady driver....???
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