Monday, September 18, 2006
While wondering if I have E. Coli...
So as my stomach continues to rumble continuously today, I can't help but remember the chips and spinach dip I enjoyed at a local bar on Friday. Hmm, I wonder if one is eligible for unemployment benefits if he is technically looking for a job but is felled by spinach and its E. Coli infected leaves. An update: the francophone country I created a website for my sophomore year of college was Cambodia (Le Cambodge). [See first blog entry] That aside, I want to discuss the absurdity of the personality test I am currently taking, which supposedly enables Toledoblade.com/jobs to find positions more suitable to my habitudes. So, first question: Am I upset on one side of the spectrum or undisturbed on the other? Possible answers are the same on both sides: most like me, like me, less like me, with neutral in the middle. Here is another ludicrous selection, and my personal favorite: Am I charitble or miserly? MISERLY, I don't know a person who would ever consider themselves MISERLY. Priceless. Another tough question: Am I ethical OR unethical? Simply horrendous. Imagine this: Ohh, so you're unethical, miserly, and agitated. Job matches include: postal worker, and... prison guard. I am starting to think a government job is for me because it would offer an in-depth look at one massive bureacracy. It would provide plenty of fodder for this blog and mild entertainment within the workplace itself. I will just list some more questions that catch my eye as I finish off this test. Perhaps, I will even provide you with the test results. Am I hard-hearted or compassionate? These questions really provide an arena for provocative answers. WOW, I take that back. Am I liberal or conservative? Talk about a loaded question in this battleground state. Hmm, ok so I am looking at the results here and they are suprisingly accurate. I can't believe how spot on these descriptions are. Without further ado, I offer you the results from...
THE Personality Test for Nathaniel A Purinton
Outgoing
By nature, you are likely to feel comfortable in situations in which you interact with others as well as those in which you operate on your own. In addition, you may be capable of expressing your ideas forcefully, particularly when you are familiar with your topic or have the support of others. Depending upon the specific project you are working on, some people may perceive you as being authoritative and forceful, while others might consider you to be quiet and reserved.
Open-Minded
You tend to be accepting of new and different approaches to tasks, procedures and routines. At the same time, you may be more comfortable in situations in which expectations, rules and procedures are familiar and defined. In adapting to change, you are likely to feel in control when specific, relevant information is readily available and there is sufficient time to integrate new methods.
Resilient
Overall, you are likely to deal with most routine problems and situations with comfort, inner strength and resilience. While you may experience some heightened stress at times and would benefit from a management approach which is supportive, you will generally exhibit the resilience required to deal with these conditions and to move forward.
Helpful
In dealing with others, you will usually come across to others as good natured, supportive and generous. At the same time, you can set limits with people if need be. You can also assume a tough-minded stance when independence and objectivity are required. In general, you will be friendly, cordial and get along well with customers, co-workers and others with whom you come in contact.
Spontaneous
You are likely to prefer environments in which you can respond to tasks and assignments with spontaneity. You may easily become bored with routine, details and work requiring extensive planning, prioritization or structure. While you are likely to be responsive to the needs of the moment, you might want to regularly set aside time to focus on longer-term projects which can assist you in attaining your overall, long-term objectives.
WOW, I look like a pretty damn good perspective employee, so anybody interested? Anybody? Anybody at all? OK, I'll just wait here then...
THE Personality Test for Nathaniel A Purinton
Outgoing
By nature, you are likely to feel comfortable in situations in which you interact with others as well as those in which you operate on your own. In addition, you may be capable of expressing your ideas forcefully, particularly when you are familiar with your topic or have the support of others. Depending upon the specific project you are working on, some people may perceive you as being authoritative and forceful, while others might consider you to be quiet and reserved.
Open-Minded
You tend to be accepting of new and different approaches to tasks, procedures and routines. At the same time, you may be more comfortable in situations in which expectations, rules and procedures are familiar and defined. In adapting to change, you are likely to feel in control when specific, relevant information is readily available and there is sufficient time to integrate new methods.
Resilient
Overall, you are likely to deal with most routine problems and situations with comfort, inner strength and resilience. While you may experience some heightened stress at times and would benefit from a management approach which is supportive, you will generally exhibit the resilience required to deal with these conditions and to move forward.
Helpful
In dealing with others, you will usually come across to others as good natured, supportive and generous. At the same time, you can set limits with people if need be. You can also assume a tough-minded stance when independence and objectivity are required. In general, you will be friendly, cordial and get along well with customers, co-workers and others with whom you come in contact.
Spontaneous
You are likely to prefer environments in which you can respond to tasks and assignments with spontaneity. You may easily become bored with routine, details and work requiring extensive planning, prioritization or structure. While you are likely to be responsive to the needs of the moment, you might want to regularly set aside time to focus on longer-term projects which can assist you in attaining your overall, long-term objectives.
WOW, I look like a pretty damn good perspective employee, so anybody interested? Anybody? Anybody at all? OK, I'll just wait here then...
# posted by Nate @ 3:56 PM 
