{"id":49756,"date":"2025-01-22T09:48:12","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T09:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clevry.com\/?p=49756"},"modified":"2025-01-21T09:56:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T09:56:56","slug":"trait-or-type-unlocking-personality-with-a-dual-approach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clevry.com\/en\/blog\/trait-or-type-unlocking-personality-with-a-dual-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"Trait or type? Unlocking personality with a dual approach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Personality questionnaires<\/a> have become indispensable tools in helping recruiters and HR teams to better understand individual behaviours, motivations, and potential. Whether for personal growth, team building, or hiring, these assessments can provide deep insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the various frameworks available, the Big Five, type-based models, and trait-based approaches (like ours) all offer unique perspectives. But what sets Clevry apart is our ability to cover both trait-based<\/strong> and type-based (Big Five) <\/strong>personality types, ensuring flexibility to meet your needs, no matter what they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Type based models (including Big Five)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Big Five Personality Traits<\/strong> (OCEAN) is one of the most common models for understanding personality. It breaks personality into five broad dimensions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Openness to experience<\/strong>: Creativity and willingness to explore new ideas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Conscientiousness<\/strong>: Organisation, dependability, and responsibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Extraversion<\/strong>: Sociability, energy, and enthusiasm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Agreeableness<\/strong>: Cooperation, trust, and empathy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Neuroticism<\/strong>: Emotional stability and resilience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    The Big Five model provides a comprehensive view of the above personality traits, making it a popular choice for academic research, personal development, and workplace assessments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Type-based models like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the Enneagram offer a more straightforward way to understand personality. By categorising individuals into distinct “types,” they provide insights into motivations, preferences, and archetypes. These models are intuitive and user-friendly, making them popular for team building and self-reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, the simplicity of type-based models can sometimes be a drawback. They lack the depth and flexibility of trait-based models and may not always provide actionable insights in a professional context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Trait-based models<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Trait-based models (like ours!), are designed to measure personality on a spectrum rather than fitting individuals into rigid categories. They offer a more nuanced view of personality, ideal for contexts that require more precision, such as hiring, leadership development, or understanding team dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This is where Clevry shines\u2026 As a leader in personality assessment for workplace applications, the Clevry assessment platform goes beyond traditional models by allowing you to assess candidates for either trait based or type based personality models – depending on your assessment needs.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The platform is designed to give organisations and individuals exactly what they need, whether it’s a broad overview or a detailed, competency-focused analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Why Clevry is different<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n


    Comprehensive personality insights<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Clevry allows users to assess for both Big Five and trait based personality<\/strong> types. This means you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n