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Work Style Preferences Inventory


Audio Guide to the Work Styles Inventory


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Instructions on how to take this Work Style Preferences Inventory
  • There are 15 statements in each section
  • Read through the characteristics for each style
  • Place a '1' by those you agree with. Leave the others blank.
  • At the end of each section, total the number of '1's'
  • In Part II, record your totals
  • Find your Top 3 Work Style Preferences
  • If you prefer to work on a printed copy of this inventory, scroll to the worksheet graphic link below.

PART I

  • REALISTIC WORK STYLE
  • _____ I am of a practical mindset
    _____ I like to be frank and straightforward with people
    _____ I prefer to be physically active and like to move around
    _____ I'm fascinated by machines
    _____ I would prefer being outside to sitting at a desk
    _____ Operating equipment comes naturally to me
    _____ I love to take things apart & fix them
    _____ I easily solve mechanical problems
    _____ I play in or have played in a sport
    _____ I am called or have been called athletic
    _____ I prefer to use my hands
    _____ I like tinkering with the mechanics of things
    _____ I prefer having instructions laid out step-by-step, so I know exactly what is expected of me
    _____ I can be stubborn and hardheaded
    _____ I can enjoy working with plants and/or animals

    _____ TOTAL for Section 1

  • INVESTIGATIVE WORK STYLE
  • _____ I am analytical
    _____ I prefer to mull things over in my mind
    _____ I like to understand the theory behind things
    _____ I like to investigate - to get to the bottom of things
    _____ When I research I leave no stone unturned
    _____ I like to explore ideas
    _____ I'm comfortable working independently
    _____ I am attracted to technical and/or scientific magazines
    _____ Learning new software is easy for me
    _____ I love to learn new things
    _____ I am curious
    _____ I like to evaluate my options
    _____ I can be quite critical
    _____ I am precise and pay attention to detail
    _____ I have a logical, scientific mindset

    _____ TOTAL for Section 2

  • ARTISTIC WORK STYLE
  • _____ I have an active imagination
    _____ I like to get involved in creative activities
    _____ I approach my life intuitively
    _____ I am innovative in my thinking
    _____ I can easily become emotional
    _____ I am idealistic
    _____ I am a non-conformist and inclined to go my own way
    _____ I am sensitive
    _____ I like to be original
    _____ I am open-minded
    _____ I can be impulsive in making decisions
    _____ As much as possible, I prefer to be independent
    _____ Some people believe I have an unusual or eccentric lifestyle
    _____ I can design things
    _____ I can use different forms of media to be creative: sound, words, etc.

    _____ TOTAL for Section 3

  • SOCIAL WORK STYLE
  • _____ I learn best from people
    _____ I am a helpful person
    _____ I am idealistic
    _____ I am outgoing and extroverted
    _____ People find me understanding
    _____ I like to comfort others and be kind to them
    _____ I like teaching
    _____ I have a talent with verbal communication
    _____ I could be a good mediator
    _____ I like to co-operate
    _____ I am responsible and reliable
    _____ I consider myself a team person
    _____ Others find me friendly and approachable
    _____ They say I have a healing effect on them
    _____ I like to keep others informed.

    _____ TOTAL for Section 4

  • ENTERPRISING WORK STYLE
  • _____ People see me as self-confident
    _____ I can be quite persuasive when I want to be
    _____ I consider myself ambitious
    _____ Some have even called me domineering
    _____ I see myself as an organizer of activities and events
    _____ I have no problem talking before groups
    _____ I am quite capable of initiating projects when I want to
    _____ I am comfortable making decisions affecting others
    _____ I could enjoy running for office
    _____ I could easily win leadership awards
    _____ I tend to be optimistic
    _____ Some might call me an exhibitionist at times
    _____ I enjoy excitement
    _____ I am a natural at sales, selling information or products or services
    _____ People say I have a take-charge attitude

    _____ TOTAL for Section 5

  • CONVENTIONAL WORK STYLE
  • _____ I would rather stay in the background behind the scenes
    _____ I work well within an established system, where I know exactly what is required of me
    _____ I am an excellent organizer
    _____ I enjoy following orders and/or carrying out detailed tasks
    _____ I don't put much stock in imagination
    _____ I pride myself in keeping accurate records
    _____ I prefer to follow clearly defined procedures
    _____ I am comfortable being methodical
    _____ I am proficient with computers
    _____ I tend to make lists
    _____ Taking notes makes sense to me
    _____ I pride myself in being conscientious
    _____ I prefer to take instructions rather than take the lead
    _____ Some have called me inflexible at times
    _____ I make an effort to be well groomed

    _____ TOTAL for Section 6



PART II

Rank Your Top 3 Work Style Preferences by filling in the totals below.

You might then want to read the DESCRIPTIONS OF THE 6 WORKSTYLES.
Use this information about yourself, when considering the types of work that fit the Profile you are developing about yourself with these assessments.


_____ REALISTIC

_____ INVESTIGATIVE

_____ ARTISTIC

_____ SOCIAL

_____ ENTERPRISING

_____ CONVENTIONAL



For Descriptions of the 6 Workstyles
Click on the Link Below


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DESCRIPTIONS OF THE WORKSTYLES



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