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In my everyday work routine I am…
• focused and detail-oriented
• spontaneous and enthusiastic
• sincere and friendly
2
When the boss is around…
• I make wild gestures and laugh out loud
• I have a casual chat with him
• I am reserved and polite
3
When I’m with my fellow workers, I try to…
• be the center of attention
• make sure everyone does his job
• be sincere and helpful
4
My worst character flaw is that I am…
• gullible
• overconfident
• overbearing
5
I would consider it a compliment to be described as:
• a logical person
• a reliable partner
• the life of the party
6
I approach an important project by…
• tackling the challenge with verve and gusto
• weighing the pros and cons of each step
• getting my fellow workers involved and developing a common strategy
7
In a crisis, I…
• give it my all and hope for the best
• fall back on a predefined emergency plan
• follow the advice of more experienced fellow workers
8
A fellow worker’s telephone ring, I…
• answer it, take a message, and pass this on
• wait until he comes back
• answer it and start a conversation with the caller
9
My personality is best described as …
• pragmatic
• passionate
• open
TYPE: EXCITING
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If you had your way, you would build ships and planes as well as cars. You are always bubbling with energy, and you like to set the tone among your fellow workers and friends. Your temperament is what makes you a great person to have on one’s side. Not only are you able to remain in control of it, you also know how to use it to your advantage. Many are impressed by your self-confidence and spirited nature. You are a ‘doer’ who can reassure your colleagues and infect them with your enthusiasm – always in the passing lane, full speed ahead, come what may. But be careful! Don’t rely too much on your ego and on your good luck. In order to achieve success, sometimes it’s more sensible to take a break, pause for a moment, and think over a decision before you act.
TYPE:
Approachable
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People often refer to you as a reliable partner in crime. They find you open, honest, and empathetic. And rightly so! You always offer a shoulder to lean on. It’s not hard for you to make friends, but you also withdraw when necessary and keep a healthy distance from whatever’s going on. You feel most comfortable in a team setting where opinions and experiences are exchanged, joint concepts and ideas are developed – that’s how you like it. This is also how you prefer to approach new challenges. But you should always beware that getting involved with a lot of different people and projects means that you run the risk of being overwhelmed. So make sure you maintain your independence and freedom when going about your everyday business.
TYPE: German
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Anyone expecting impulsive reactions and spontaneous gestures from you can wait in vain. You are rather composed, and you appreciate logic, clear structures, and parameters in both your personal and professional life. You fulfill your duties diligently and with precision. You accomplish this by analyzing a task on your own before you begin. You then come up with a plan that is usually extremely well thought out, taking all of the risks and contingencies into account. Your strengths are revealed in these situations: You are an analytical and strategic thinker, someone who appreciates the cause and effect of an action, while also considering every little detail. The flipside of the coin is that you often inhibit your own creativity with your approach. Try to relax a little and have the courage to tread on unknown territory. It just might be worth it.