The Big Five personality factors
The most widely used personality model in scientific research. It describes five continuous dimensions, not fixed types.
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Dimensions, not labels
Each factor is a scale. Most people sit somewhere in the middle, and there is no "good" or "bad" end. That is why the Big Five does not sort you into a type like "the analyst" or "the mediator": it shows where you stand on five dimensions.
Openness
Curiosity, imagination and a taste for new ideas and experiences. High: seeks novelty. Low: prefers the familiar and practical.
Conscientiousness
Organisation, discipline and persistence. High: plans and follows through. Low: more flexible and spontaneous.
Extraversion
Social energy and initiative. High: gains energy from people. Low: prefers calm settings and fewer contacts.
Agreeableness
Cooperation, trust and empathy. High: prioritises harmony. Low: more direct and competitive.
Neuroticism
Sensitivity to stress and negative emotions. High: reacts more strongly to pressure. Low: steadier under pressure.
Personality and careers
Personality traits are associated with preferences and with how someone tends to work, but the link with performance and satisfaction is modest and depends on context. Use the results to know yourself better and to think about work environments, not to limit yourself.
Our full report shows your relative position on each factor. The Portuguese and Spanish versions of the items are our own translations, not yet statistically validated, which is why we show no percentiles.