Big 5 elements

The Science

jobFig utilizes the Five Factor Model of Personality to build a representation of how you display yourself to the world. This model shows your level of demonstration of five core personality traits shared by all people. It is widely accepted as a leading method of psychometric assessments. Each of the 5 personality traits have 6 subtraits. The five personality traits are as follows:

1. Openness
2. Conscientiousness
3. Extraversion
4. Agreeableness
5. Neuroticism (Emotional Stability)

We convert the completed assessment into scores of personality representing how much that candidate or employee demonstrates of that particular trait. The level of demonstration will dictate the most likely behaviors that are driven by the traits and which will also be influenced by the other members of the group and be moderated by company guidelines, upbringing, education and group work experience.
With each candidate hired, the system gathers new insights into how to predict success for successive candidates and teams.

Openness

The first trait measures a person’s openness to new experiences. If a person demonstrates a high level of openness, they are likely to show an appreciation for art. They have a vivid imagination and a high intellectual curiosity. On the other side of the spectrum, “closed” people will resist change and are skeptical to accept new ideas. They are more reserved and conservative.
There are 6 facets of Openness in the Five Factor Model that a person is rated on. They are:

1. Imagination
2. Artistic Interests
3. Emotionality
4. Adventurousness
5. Intellect
6. Liberalism

Conscientiousness

Conscientiousness is the measure of how well a person controls his/her impulses. The main component of conscientiousness is self-discipline. A highly conscientious person plans ahead and pre-weighs the consequences of his/her actions. Someone with a low level of conscientiousness is highly impulsive. They act spontaneously and with little planning.
There are 6 facets of Conscientiousness to be evaluated on. They are:

1. Self-Efficacy
2. Orderliness
3. Dutifulness
4. Achievement-Striving
5. Self-Discipline
6. Cautiousness

Extraversion

The third personality trait measured by the Five Factor Model is Extraversion. This is the measure of how involved a person is with others. Highly extraverted individuals seek gratification from outside influences. They are enthusiastic and outgoing. Introverts are the opposite. Not to be taken as anti-social or shy, introverts require less stimulation from other people in their daily lives. They are independent and prefer to be alone.
The 6 facets of Extraversion are as follows:

1. Friendliness
2. Gregariousness
3. Assertiveness
4. Activity Level
5. Excitement Seeking
6. Cheerfulness

Agreeableness

Agreeableness measures the person’s concern with cooperation and social harmony. An agreeable person is friendly, optimistic, and works well with others. They value getting along with their peers. A disagreeable person on the other hand, is not considerate of other people’s feelings and well-being. They tend be less trusting and more skeptical of their peers.
The 6 facets of Agreeableness are:

1. Trust
2. Morality
3. Altruism
4. Cooperation
5. Modesty
6. Sympathy

Neuroticism (Emotional Stability)

The final trait of the Five Factor Model is Neuroticism. In a nutshell, neuroticism is the tendency to experience negative emotions. It is the measure of a person’s (lack of) emotional stability. A highly neurotic individual frequently shows feelings of anger, frustration, and anxiety. Emotion plays a significant role in a neurotic person’s behavior. On the other hand, someone with a low level of neuroticism is much less emotionally affected by external events. They tend to be more calm, low-key, and stable with their feelings. These individuals are much more relaxed in stressful situations.
The 6 facets of neuroticism are:

1. Anxiety
2. Anger
3. Depression
4. Self-Consciousness
5. Immoderation
6. Vulnerability

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Openness   

• 100         Imagination          This person will most likely enjoy brain storming sessions and thinking through future scenarios.
• 100         Artistic Interests This person will most likely have a strong opinion on design ideas and be enthused about contributing aesthetically.
• 100         Emotionality         This person won't have a problem showing emotions or being around emotional people. This makes them natural spokesmodels for a cause, but can also make objective decisions difficult.
• 94           Adventurousness                This person will jump at the opportunity to try new things or work on new projects. They likely find the risk of failure exciting, and consider the challenge to be as rewarding as success.
• 100         Intellect This person loves abstract thinking and can handle a lot of information without being overloaded. May enjoy intellectual challenges such as sudoku or crossword puzzles.
• 81           Liberalism             This person is most likely very liberal, standing up for non-conformists and individual freedom of expression.

Conscientiousness

• 75           Self-Efficacy           This person is aware of their capabilities, and may be prone to over-confidence. Words of restraint will be of benefit to keep them from getting overextended.
• 50           Orderliness           This person is generally organized, but will not be overly upset with cluttered workspaces or undefined processes.
• 94           Dutifulness            This person is usually a few minutes early to everything and feels that meeting their commitments is of the utmost importance.
• 63           Achievement-Striving         This person has a strong desire to perform well at work, but is not willing to sacrifice their personal life or health.
• 56           Self-Discipline       This person will usually begin tasks and set project goals shortly after receiving new work, but may occasionally become distracted and fall behind on their work.
• 31           Cautiousness        This person will usually strike a good balance between caution and calculated risk-taking.

Extraversion

• 94           Friendliness          This person will want to get to know everyone in the company and will typically enjoy ongoing interactions in a group setting.
• 44           Gregariousness    This person is capable of enjoying working alone or in groups. They will form relationships at work, but likely need alone time as well.
• 50           Assertiveness       This person will be clear in their desires, but will not be overly aggressive in trying to get their way.
• 63           Activity Level        This person likely enjoys high paced work, but needs downtime. They are likely to have a regular exercise practice, but are probably not the star office athlete.
• 81           Excitement Seeking            This person loves adrenaline and pushing their limits. They are likely to regularly try new activities and may be considered a thrill-seeker by others.
• 75           Cheerfulness        This person is able to remain cheerful even under the most trying of circumstances.

Agreeableness

• 94           Trust       This person is very trusting of others, possibly to the point of being naive. This person generally has a natural sincerity which is quickly picked up by those around them.
• 75           Morality This person has a clear sense of right and wrong and strives to maintain a moral code. Treating others fairly and honestly are both practices of someone with a high morality.
• 94           Altruism                This person will quickly offer to help those in need, whether friend or stranger. This person may sacrifice opportunities or their own well being to support another person.
• 81           Cooperation         This person is conciliatory and likes to work with others. They seek consensus and enjoy achieving success as a group.
• 19           Modesty                This person has a high opinion of their abilities, warranted or not, and may try to draw attention to themselves through their dress or actions.
• 94           Sympathy              This person may be highly empathetic and easily affected by the suffering of others. They try to help ease other's pain as much as possible.

Neuroticism

• 25           Anxiety  This person stays calm and does not worry too much about future outcomes or past actions. They likely use available information to quickly make informed decisions.
• 19           Anger     This person is not easily upset by others or their actions. They typically maintain a calm, collected approach even under trying circumstances.
• 38           Depression            This person may have mild mood swings but will generally maintain a positive outlook.
• 44           Self-Consciousness              This person may go into new social situations willingly, but likely feels most comfortable doing so with a group of trusted friends.
• 44           Immoderation     This person may have guilty pleasures that they indulge in privately, but they are likely to maintain a professional, reserved persona in public situations.
• 19           Vulnerability         This person is likely to remain calm despite a sudden change in events and will have confidence in their ability to still accomplish their goals.