I noticed this morning that Monster.com had a JASPER test available on the home page, the Job Asset and Strengths Profiler. I decided to kill a couple of minutes and take it, just to see what I got.
(I know this sounds like a meme, but I thought it was really interesting.)
Somehow, it thinks I am a Visionary, Innovative, Rousing, Multi-Tasking, and Questioning. It sounds accurate. Probably a little too accurate given my current position. I evidently don't accept anything at face value and challenge the status-quo. I guess that makes me a terrible employee, but a great idea generator and force to move a company forward.
My most important value is Personal Growth over Security, Balance, Achievement, Helping Others, and Financial Success. I found it odd that financial success was the bottom of my list, but I suppose in the end, happiness and confidence in myself far outweighs the money I make. Oddly accurate.
Carry on.
Now you just need to find a good staff of "9th inning relievers" to work with you. ;)
Actually, cancel the wink, I'm serious (in a constructive way)
--Your Ex Boss.
Working with a cohesive team helps to really get these things done. Working with a group apathetic toward finishing anything is not conducive to releasing anything. :)
A lot has changed since I worked at digital.forest, though, on both sides. :)
"Your answers indicate that you are a Visionary when it comes to your overall work personality."
I'm Innovative, Rousing, Communicating, and Questioning.
What you want out of work:
To dream big and to foster your creativity and knack for innovation.
Your colleagues think of you as:
A creative, abstract thinker who is fun to watch in action.
What you have to offer:
Not only new and better ideas for how things can be improved, but also the courage to pursue them.
My values ended up being Achievment (10), Personal Growth (9), Security (7), Helping Others (7), Balance (5), Financial Success (4).
I apparently like Fast-Paced, Professional, Flexible, Supportive, and inconsistent (lol) environments.
This was kind of cool, even if it took forever to finish.