• sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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    16 days ago

    And apparently my team at work. It’s more of a curiosity (oh, you’re somewhat extroverted? Interesting!), and it gives us a chance to ask questions to get to know a new hire.

    If you’re making actual decisions based on the MBTI test, then that’s on you. But it’s kinda fun to compare.

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      16 days ago

      It’s used widely for actual hiring decisions. If you’re qualified for a job but they want an INTJ but you’re an ENTJ according the overgrown Facebook quiz, you get a rejection letter.

      It’s unethical as fuck, and absolutely rampant in corporate America.

      Now, as a team building exercise or role play to get to know potential clientele, yeah no harm.

      • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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        16 days ago

        Wow, really? We only do it like a couple weeks after hiring, and you can respectfully refuse. We just do it as a “get to know you” meeting so we can get the team familiar with the new hire.