Do You Like Your Job?
Everybody has a unique type of personality. The same is true for your job. If you like what you do every day, it will feel less like work to you and more like a hobby that pays well. What is your type? Do people call you "the life of the party" or are they referring to you as "one big ball of stress"?
There are four different types of people in this world: task-oriented, relationship-oriented, results-driven and creative. At first glance, people may not see their level of personality as being related to their job, but you will. And the more you know yourself and your job, the more successful you will be.
Task-oriented people can often be found in positions where they are likely to have a lot of work to do. Their motivation comes primarily from the ability to accomplish tasks on time and in full. These folks aren't always organized or creative but they're typically responsible, reliable and responsible. They get things done and they like it that way. Task-oriented people usually excel in fast-paced environments or jobs where they don't have a lot of choice or room for error (think accountant).
Task-oriented people are the opposite of creative people. Creative people find a way to get things done no matter what it takes. Creative people have a hard time with the drudgery of their jobs and would prefer to be treated differently by their bosses if only they could find a way around it. It's not that creative people dislike doing things right or don't take pride in getting tasks done, it's that they can't stand waiting for things to be completed. They're impatient and would much rather work when they want to work.
Relationship-oriented people typically find themselves at home with the family and friends, making dinner, cleaning up after the kids or helping out with day-to-day tasks. These people thrive on the social life and rely on their relationships with others to keep them moving forward. They are in constant contact with people at home and they like it that way. It's easy to spot a relationship-oriented person because they're always multitasking.
If you're relationship-oriented, you'll find yourself at home in a job that requires communication skills and constant contact with people. You may be popular at work because you love going to work parties, throwing parties or just entertaining coworkers – whatever gets the conversation going. Relationship-oriented people typically excel in sales positions, customer service or training/teaching settings. If you want to be in a relationship, stick with a job that allows for some of that.
Results-oriented people often find themselves in jobs where they must meet certain standards and goals. Their motivation comes from the rewards – money, prestige, public recognition – that come from hitting the mark on a metric or producing the best possible outcome. The results-oriented person defines success by his or her talents, skills and ability to make money and get things done. These folks like to please others, but often struggle with doing what needs to be done because it's not interesting enough. People who work hard at their jobs are typically results oriented but that doesn't mean they are not creative people as well.
If you're a results-oriented person, you may find yourself in a position that appears to be made for you. If there is money, visibility or some other "carrot" involved, people who are results-driven are likely to be interested. Results-oriented people often excel in positions where they have to take charge and solve problems, such as corporate leadership roles or small business owner.
Creative people think things through and typically aren't afraid of being different from the norm. Creative people are typically self-starters and good at keeping themselves motivated for long periods of time. They like to live the way they want to live and they make statements through their beliefs, values and thoughts.
Creative people are often quiet because they're busy thinking of ways to solve problems that don't involve asking for help. Creative people are usually great at problem solving, but not always so great at everything else. People who are creative in one area may struggle in another. If you're creative and you know it, your job will most likely be an extension of your thought process – you will be able to focus on what matters most to you and hone in on it until you find a solution.
The type of people that you work with depends on the type of work you do. If you're there to make sure things get done, you'll be with task-oriented folks. If you're there to create or create an environment where creativity can thrive, then creative folks are the ones for you.
So what's your personality? How does it relate to your job? If you think about the types of jobs that best fit your personality and what motivates each one, it will help put some ideas into action. I'd love to hear from other people who have discovered their "type".
– Jami
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Article by Jami Henderson, MSW. All views are her own and do not reflect those of Hubstaff or Inc. She is a former employee at Hubstaff and currently works as an educational psychologist along with being a freelance writer. You can follow her on Twitter at @jacobsign_jami for more writing and educational psychology tips, or find out more about her work here.
Further Reading:
Inside the Head of a Creative Person (Hubstaff Blog)
Life Of A Creative: The 5 Different Personality Types (The Bully Pulpit)
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Conclusion
This article has tried to define personality types for the workplace and emphasize which type you are and what type of work you might be suited for. Understanding your personality type can enable you to make better decisions about your career, your job and the direction you take in life. If you are still unsure what is best for you as a person, it might be more worthwhile to identify the kind of people that come up most often in your job search. This will enable you to find out what kind of environments work best with your natural personality traits.
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Do You Like Your Job?