Research Reveals Personality Traits Linked to Job Success

A study by researchers from the University of Edinburgh and the University of Tartu surveyed nearly 70,000 people to create personality profiles for 263 occupations, confirming that common stereotypes about certain professions often hold true. For instance, salespeople and managers tend to be extroverted but can also be disagreeable, while creative professionals are more open to new experiences and higher in neuroticism. The study highlights the accuracy of job-related personality stereotypes but also emphasizes the value of diverse career backgrounds in fostering innovation, as noted by executives from BlackRock and Meta.