Pingkan's Workplace Insights
Test Date: Jan 24, 2024
Pingkan's Work Personality
Work Habits
Attitudes & Outlook
Interaction Style
Temperament
Notable Traits
You can be described as:
Moderately Assertive
Generally comfortable either taking the lead or following others in work settings
Introverted
Reserved and low-key; best in roles that don't involve constant social interaction
Conventional
Favors routine over experimentation; prefers the familiar to the novel
Patient
Accepting and tolerant of delays or challenges
Work, Communication & Interaction Style
Moderately Assertive.
You are moderately assertive; you can be forceful on occasion but will also be comfortable taking the lead from others in many work situations. Your co-workers will probably notice that when moderately assertive individuals like you express yourselves directly, it most likely means you genuinely feel strongly about a subject.
Introverted.
More introverted than others, you may appear reserved and might take a while to warm up to others. You likely feel uncomfortable if needing to initiate social interactions with people you do not know.
Temperament, Attitudes & Outlook
Very Conventional.
Most people would likely describe you as conventional, and perhaps even a traditionalist. You are likely to be far more pragmatic than the average person and may be largely uninterested in abstract concepts. You may possess a strong preference for using tried and true methods to solving problems over attempting to find novel solutions.
Patient.
You have a behavioral style and demeanor that is likely tolerant of frustrations stemming from delays or setbacks. This can be an asset in fields that involve tasks such as resolving customers' disputes or navigating conflict-laden situations.
Strengths & Potential Challenges
Strengths
- Neither consistently assertive nor overly deferential, you will be assertive in some situations and not in others.
- You are likely well suited for roles that don't require constant social stimulation or interaction.
- You are likely well suited for roles that do not involve a great deal of variety in the day-to-day. You are likely able to stay motivated while completing highly repetitive tasks that others may find boring or monotonous.
- You are well positioned to cope with frustrations when faced with setbacks or challenges in task completion.
Potential Challenges
- You may find yourself highly resistant to, and uncomfortable with, change and experimentation. You are also likely to be less suited to roles that require a great deal of creativity.
- Too much patience can be a liability in certain fields where urgency is required.
Development Suggestions
Interaction Style
Some interactions call for a more direct approach, whereas others may require a gentler touch. When engaging with others, you should make sure to consider the situation, the people involved, and the context to help you determine the level of directness that is warranted.
Some positions require interacting effectively with others in order to succeed. If you find that these interactions are not naturally comfortable for you, then you may find it useful to plan them out in advance.
Attitudes & Outlook
You likely have a strong natural preference for conventional over creative methods of working. Because of this, you will tend to thrive when a tried and true approach is required. However, you may find that you struggle with changes to your work routine. It may be beneficial to involve yourself in a few regular professional development or learning activities to ensure continuous development and enhance your resilience to change.
Temperament
While patience can be a virtue, so is knowing when to change course. Sometimes we all stick with an activity or a solution that no longer adds value or where success is unlikely. While tenacity and perseverance are important, it can be equally important to know when to change direction and use a different approach. Your time and effort are valuable, and efforts should be expended where they add the greatest value.
Workplace Stressors & Motivators
The following section relates common workplace situations to your behavioral preferences, to better understand how your potential may be best realized. Situations that may be comfortable or motivating for some people may be stressful or de-motivating for others. Below is a list of common workplace situations together with an indication of how each may impact you.
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Having to work alone |
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Open discussions |
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Rigid enforcement of rules |
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Change in workplace expectations or job duties |
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A narrowly defined role |
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Having clear and well articulated goals |
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Being exposed to frequent conflict |
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Taking the lead in group settings |
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Having to work alone
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Open discussions
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Rigid enforcement of rules
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Change in workplace expectations or job duties
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A narrowly defined role
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Having clear and well articulated goals
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Being exposed to frequent conflict
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Taking the lead in group settings
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