Understanding The Results
See where your behavior stands out most from the general population - these are your "most unique" categories.
pymetrics categories measure natural tendencies that are quite stable and tend not to change over time. Because of this, your profile will be saved for one year, after which you will have the opportunity to replay the games if you choose.
Remember, this is your personalized profile and it will stay the same no matter what job you are applying to.
pymetrics categories measure natural tendencies that are quite stable and tend not to change over time. Because of this, your profile will be saved for one year, after which you will have the opportunity to replay the games if you choose.
Remember, this is your personalized profile and it will stay the same no matter what job you are applying to.
1. Effort
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UNIQUENESS
Uniqueness is the measure of how much you stand out from the general population within a pymetrics category.
People generally score close to the average for most pymetrics categories, but everyone has scores that are further from the average (your "most unique" category scores).
You tend to work equally hard on all tasks, regardless of how much you expect to be rewarded by completing tasks successfully.
What is being measured?
A person's approach toward investing effort based on size of reward and probability of success.
What this means at work:
You tend to be equally hard-working regardless of the rewards at stake, so you may find that you are able to work well in environments where rewards and recognition are infrequent.
Things to look out for:
Working hard regardless of the reward can be useful, but during busy periods at work you may want to invest less time and effort into less important tasks, so that you have additional time to complete more important work activities.
2. Risk Tolerance
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UNIQUENESS
Uniqueness is the measure of how much you stand out from the general population within a pymetrics category.
People generally score close to the average for most pymetrics categories, but everyone has scores that are further from the average (your "most unique" category scores).
You tend to carefully test options and choose the safest method to achieve an objective. You also tend to be averse to negative outcomes.
What is being measured?
A person's level of comfort with risk-taking.
What this means at work:
You might be best suited to work in environments that emphasize cautiousness over risk. You may also be well-suited to working in teams in which you can pursue options that will lead to lower risk outcomes.
Things to look out for:
Taking a cautious approach to risk can be useful, but in some situations the bigger the risk, the bigger the reward. Try to remember that it’s not always possible to know how things will turn out and that taking calculated risks can have merit.
3. Fairness
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UNIQUENESS
Uniqueness is the measure of how much you stand out from the general population within a pymetrics category.
People generally score close to the average for most pymetrics categories, but everyone has scores that are further from the average (your "most unique" category scores).
You tend to be slower and more critical when judging the fairness of social situations.
What is being measured?
A person's perceptions of fairness in social situations.
What this means at work:
You may do well in environments that require you to be cautious or ‘on-guard’ in terms of ensuring equitable outcomes for you or those you represent. This could mean that you are comfortable holding others accountable in terms of how work and resources
are delegated.
Things to look out for:
Try to take into account the perspective of those you are interacting with. By viewing things from their side, you may be less inclined to assume a situation is unfair. This can help you to perceive situations in a more balanced way.
4. Attention
You tend not to be easily flustered by mistakes, taking them in your stride as you complete a task. You also tend to be quick to react and respond to information outside of the immediate task you are working on.
What is being measured?
A person's approach to managing incoming information and distractions.
What this means at work:
You may find that you tend to move quickly between tasks, doing multiple things at the same time. You may be suited to work in environments where the speed of task completion is most important.
Things to look out for:
Given your tendency to get things done quickly, there may be times where the quality or accuracy of your work is impacted. Keep an eye out for situations where accuracy is more important than speed, making sure to review your work.
5. Emotion
You tend to interpret emotions from the facial expressions of others, rather than from the information present in the situation or context.
What is being measured?
A person's strategy for interpreting the emotions of others.
What this means at work:
You may be best suited to work in environments in which little information or context regarding the situation is available when required to understand the emotional response of others.
Things to look out for:
Look out for situations where the facial reactions of an individual may not align with the actual emotion they are experiencing. Try to find further evidence and potential causes of someone’s emotional state to help inform your interpretation.
6. Decision Making
You tend to take time to reflect before making decisions, rather than making a decision based on gut instinct. You are also likely to be a thoughtful planner who thinks things through before reacting to a situation.
What is being measured?
A person's approach to making decisions.
What this means at work:
You may find that roles or workplaces that foster and encourage logical, well thought out planning and decisions will suit you best.
Things to look out for:
Be mindful of ambiguous situations where you won't be able to gather as much information as you’d like. In those situations, you might find that a quick decision is more effective or appropriate than one you have taken more time to consider.
7. Learning
You tend to learn quickly from mistakes. You may find it easy to detect patterns in your environment, allowing you to adapt your behavior and respond to feedback with ease.
What is being measured?
A person's approach to changing behavior based on new information.
What this means at work:
You may be well suited to work in environments where there is a need to adjust your approach quickly.
Things to look out for:
While being able to adapt your response is a great asset, keep an eye out for situations where you might adjust your approach too quickly based on incomplete or inaccurate information/feedback.
8. Generosity
You tend to be more focused on achieving your personal goals, as opposed to sharing your resources willingly with others.
What is being measured?
A person's tendency to prioritize the needs of others above one's own.
What this means at work:
You may be best suited to environments where your goal is to get the best deal possible for either yourself or the team/organization you represent.
Things to look out for:
Try to avoid making arrangements that may benefit you, but are unfair to others. To create long-term relationships, always aim to create win-win outcomes between yourself and the people you are working with.
9. Focus
You tend to apply a focused and consistent approach to your work. You are likely able to concentrate on a single task even in the presence of distracting information.
What is being measured?
A person's concentration style for one or more tasks.
What this means at work:
You may be best suited for work environments in which it is better to focus on one task at a time. However, you may likely be able to work effectively in distracting environments, given your natural tendency to filter out distractions and stick to the
task at hand.
Things to look out for:
Be mindful of situations where you could become too focused on a task. Sometimes distractions can present opportunities to support others with their work or get involved in interesting tasks that you might otherwise have missed.