Question

Apply your knowledge of dispositional and biological personality trait theories to respond to the following examples in 200–300 total words:

1. You have been invited to interview for a position as a salesperson in a retail store. Explain how well you would fit this role by describing your personality to the hiring manager.

2. You are considering a position as a bookkeeper for a small accounting firm. How well would your personality fare in this environment? Include at least one biological factor in your explanation.

3. National Geographic is looking for a photographer. Which personality dimensions would require high scores to be successful in this position?

4. Based on the results of the Big Five Personality Test, what might be the ideal career for your personality? Why?

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Answer 1

You have been invited to interview for a position as a salesperson in a retail store. Explain how well you would fit this role by describing your personality to the hiring manager.

I would tell the hiring manager that I shall fit in the salesperson position because I possess following personality attributes:

• Confidence: Retail sales candidates are confident people.
• Empathy and good communication skills
• Convincing nature
• Friendly & Positive
• Honest & Reliable
• A Creative Problem Solver.
• Multitasking.

You are considering a position as a bookkeeper for a small accounting firm. How well would your personality fare in this environment? Include at least one biological factor in your explanation.

I shall fit in the bookkeeper position because I possess following personality attributes:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Adept at accounting software and new technologies.
• Organization and teamwork.
• Experience in my particular industry.
• Integrity.
• Flexibility to adapt to different working styles.
• Relationship building skills.
• Sharp memory to remember basic data and details (Biological factor)

National Geographic is looking for a photographer. Which personality dimensions would require high scores to be successful in this position?

Following personality dimensions would require high scores to be successful in this position:

• Creativity and Imagination
• An Eye for Detail.
• Patience and Flexibility.
• Good People Skills.
• Passion.
• Physical fitness because National Geography deals with tough conditions while shooting.