Personality questionnaires 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.
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 and type-based (Big Five) personality types, ensuring flexibility to meet your needs, no matter what they are.
Type based models (including Big Five)
The Big Five Personality Traits (OCEAN) is one of the most common models for understanding personality. It breaks personality into five broad dimensions:
- Openness to experience: Creativity and willingness to explore new ideas.
- Conscientiousness: Organisation, dependability, and responsibility.
- Extraversion: Sociability, energy, and enthusiasm.
- Agreeableness: Cooperation, trust, and empathy.
- Neuroticism: Emotional stability and resilience.
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.
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.
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.
Trait-based models
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.
This is where Clevry shines… 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.
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.
Why Clevry is different
Comprehensive personality insights
Clevry allows users to assess for both Big Five and trait based personality types. This means you can:
- Assess broad personality dimensions for a high-level overview.
- Dive deeper into specific traits like interpersonal style, emotional resilience, and workplace motivations.
Tailored to modern-day workplace needs
Unlike traditional personality tests, Clevry is built to focus on the modern-day working world with a focus on candidate experience. It helps organisations assess:
- Culture fit: How well an individual aligns with organisational values and dynamics.
- Motivations: What drives an individual to perform at their best.
- Leadership potential: Insights into decision-making, collaboration, and resilience.
- Team Fit: How well an individual complements team dynamics, communication styles, and collaborative efforts.
- Cognitive ability: An individual’s capacity for problem-solving, critical thinking, and learning agility in workplace scenarios.
- Onboarding and development needs: Key areas where an individual requires support or training to thrive and grow within their role and organisation.
Customisable reporting
Clevry’s platform provides unrivalled flexibility depending on your needs. For instance users can quickly and easily generate personality insight reports based on either trait-based or Big 5 personality models.
Over 30 years of science rigour
With over 30 years experience working in occupational psychology, Clevry ensures all our tools are scientifically validated and continually refined. This means you’re getting insights backed by data, not just theories.
The Benefits of using Clevry
- Flexibility: Choose between broad Big Five dimensions or specific trait-based insights.
- Ease of use: Accessible reports tailored to both professionals and organisations.
- Actionable data: Results designed to inform hiring decisions, onboarding advice, tailored interview questions, development plans, and team-building strategies.
- Efficiency: Streamline your assessment process with a single platform that does it all.
Whether you’re hiring for a critical role, developing leadership potential, or developing your team, Clevry easily adapts to your goals. Our ability to assess for both trait-based and type-based personality gives you unrivalled flexibility to make the best hiring decisions for your organisation.
The bottom line
When it comes to understanding personality, you don’t have to be limited in your choice and rely solely on a single model. Clevry can offer you the best of both worlds, providing flexible, scientifically valid tools that can easily meet even the most specific of hiring needs.
Whether you’re looking for a broad overview or a detailed analysis, Clevry ensures you have the insights to make informed decisions.
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