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Using personality profiles in hiring
What each profile shows, how to choose between them, and how to use one well.
What does a personality profile show?
A profile describes how someone prefers to work: how they make decisions, deal with people, handle pressure or approach detail. It is based on what candidates say about themselves, so it shows preferences rather than skill.
DISC, 16 Personality Types or Enneagram?
DISC describes working styles and is easy to discuss in a team. 16 Personality Types sorts preferences into four pairs that many candidates already recognise. Enneagram looks at what drives someone and how they react under pressure. Pick the one that will be most useful in your conversations.
How to use a profile well
Use the profile to prepare for the interview, not to decide who gets one. The three suggested questions on each card are a good place to start. Ask about real situations from the candidate’s past, and remember that people of every type succeed in every kind of role.