How to Create a Personal Psychological Profile

Some employers evaluate psychological profiles to make sure a candidate for hire is a suitable match to the company. According to Abika, psychological profiling is when data is taken from one individual and patterns are made based on several factors. Those patterns are then compared to others who have been in similar situations and recorded in the past. There are no right or wrong traits to have, but certain traits may be seen as less than desirable by prospective employers.

Things You'll Need

• Pen or pencil
• Paper

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Instructions

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  Take a test. Many websites offer psychological testing for free, or a small fee. Tests include traditional IQ tests, Emotional IQ tests, and Communication Skills tests. The Meyers and Briggs Type Indicator test may be taken online. This test is designed to assess your personality type, based on models created by Carl Jung. Meyers and Briggs believed that knowing your personality type can help in each aspect of your life. The University of Montana offers a Psychological Profile Assessment. Answer 65 questions, and then grade it yourself using the key at the bottom of the page.

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  Look for information. Abika suggests that using information such as the demographic you live in, Internet searches, and Facebook entries can reveal patterns in your behavior and choices. This information is relevant in determining a personal, psychological profile.

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  Observe yourself. Physical features and biological features may also play key roles in a personality profile; look at your own body language in situations and how you react emotionally to different types of stress. The words you use and how you write them can reveal more information about yourself.

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  Compile data. Keep records of the tests you take, the information you find, and personal observations. There are many elements involved when creating personal, psychological profiles; detail is extremely beneficial.

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  See a psychologist to help you put the information in order. A psychologist may have additional tools and resources to help put a personal profile together. A psychologist can better explain and help you understand different tests and information gathered.