Some encouragement from superiors pouring like from horn of plenty, while others, not less able, to walk so confidently on the career ladder is not possible. It is possible that the problem in psychology: we may not always know exactly in what field of activity to apply their skills so that they gave a rich harvest. In addition, often we believe that you can use as a plus, its minus. Test using a deck of cards, “Ways of the subconscious” from the psychologist Tatyana Pavlenko will help to understand what is your strengths in dealing with people and career advancement.
To do this, select any one of the cards (pictured) and describe five of its first coming to mind qualities such as: supportive, strong, assertive. Write down in a column the words that describe any card. Now repeat the same steps, but with a map that you like the least and write them below. Compare the obtained characteristics with the results described in the test and combine them.
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KEY: WHAT WILL TELL THE CARD
Our personality is the traits that we know of, plus quality which reaches our subconscious mind (description of the picture you + its value in the test). Any map tells about the qualities that you would like to develop in yourself, knowing intuitively or feeling that their to you is not enough for successful career development. Some already are your strengths on which you should focus most communication with colleagues and partners. Others are in short supply: are you or are embarrassed to use them, or mistakenly believe that these features of nature uncharacteristic of you. In fact, they just need to get out of the subconscious and start using that all changed for the better. The qualities you attributed to another, less any card, you are not very valuable, you generally strive to avoid them. Paradoxically, some of this list is an important part of your multifaceted personality! And maybe, secretly, you envy those who boldly manifests these qualities. Do not fret and think about how to effectively use this resource, in what situations and with what people they are to operate, all laid you are going to benefit.
Card # 1
Reliable, considerate, sincere, friendly, supportive
People in you is captivating simplicity. You can regret, to chide, to maintain, simple words to point out the error, so it won’t hurt. You can charge any supervision: burning rush will not and others will not. Also not in your nature habit to assert themselves at the expense of others, to be arrogant — this is all very valuable to the head of even a small cell. If these qualities were valued in the field of social protection and it was possible to build a good career, your resources would be.
Card No. 2
Communicative, sociable, cheerful, positive, easy
With you is simple and brief, and at a serious meeting, and five minutes before putting an important project — you never strain the air with negativity, don’t get nervous over nothing and others do not cause discomfort. You are able to build a working relationship in virtually any group, always friends will gain more than detractors. You have to send to the negotiations. Or to appoint head — ‘ll always know what you breathe subordinates. Well, to organize teambuilding and corporate events to charge God himself commanded. But if others will happily Munch and SIP on them, you tie a bunch of useful links, decide a dozen or two business issues and lay the Foundation for a career of five years in advance.
Card # 3
Fundamental, serious, focused, conservative, team
You are a hard man to crack, chances are you introverted and coffee breaks at the coffee machine you are rarely heard. But these workaholics to look for more: overtime assignments, work all on your shoulders. You are one of those who is called the skeleton of the company, for her work rests on your everyday, sometimes invisible efforts. Perhaps you don’t know them and yourself should be present, but deep down, every chef understands the price of such personnel. Your way — hard work and clever innovations, a rare but well-aimed observations at meetings, useful tips and constant replenishment of their own experience.
Card # 4
Vulnerable, flighty, insecure, addictive, wicked
Your strength is in the paradoxical nature of nature. You just never enough, you’re all insecure and dissatisfied with himself. The throes of creation, introspection and change your normal state, but they move you forward. In our time, the experience in different spheres of life appreciated, and yours may vary from mine to practice animator in a Turkish hotel. Constant search for yourself to take you on an incredible number of new friends, enrich skills and ideas. And the product for which you undertake is bound to succeed (though not fast), because no one like you, to Polish and improve it will not. Sensitivity to criticism can also be interpreted as positive if, in addition to the grief she brings to your work constructive.
Card # 5
Stable, prudent, pragmatic, flexible, wise
Unlike windy “Leonardo da Vinci”, you Bastion of stability and a Foundation. Place of work choose once for all and leave it only in the case of the third world. Therefore, the firm is investing in your education, it offers overseas internships, cozy office, and time off. You well to put to strict accountability: the extra penny is not wasted and is spent only on worthwhile. Themselves and their time you know how to appreciate, more than anyone, to give for freebies will not. And salary, and bonuses require will not hesitate, but the skill of negotiating about money too, not everyone is given and important. In addition, in any situation, know how to calculate all three steps in advance, like a real strategist: it is possible that chess is a hobby.
