| QUALITY | MISCONCEPTION | ADVANTAGE AT WORK |
| Attention to rules | wants routine, doesn’t like deviations | when the work requires attention to procedures, codes, or operating “by the book”; will be punctual about shifts and breaks |
| Attention to detail | perfectionism, time-consuming, or cannot see the “big picture” | when the job requires analysis, accuracy, diligence, thoroughness (great for paperwork like tracking stock, placing orders, computer programming or debugging, etc.) |
| Sensitivity to noise or strong odors | might cause anxiety or distraction | might prefer typically less- desirable tasks that require more isolation |
| Social interactions | might be limited, blunt, and/or strained | does not get distracted by socializing, will speak honestly |
| Great memory | might offer too much information when asked | great recall for facts, dates, numbers, etc. |
| Persistence | might be seen as stubborn or inflexible | will work until a task is completed |
| Intelligence | might be misinterpreted as arrogance; might have a difficult time when others don’t understand things as easily or quickly | when the job calls for knowing about new or changing information, or if the job changes due to advances in technology |
| Having strong topics of interest | might be reluctant to perform tasks that fall outside the area of interest; might not engage with others if preferred topics aren’t being discussed | will be enthusiastic if the topic of interest aligns with the work, or if the work is in a specialized field; might prefer typically less- desirable jobs that require working on one task for a long time |
| Excellent verbal recall | might argue with others on issues that are small or irrelevant; others might think they are constantly being corrected | when the job requires an excellent memory for decisions made, or topics discussed, during previous conversations or meetings |
| Being talkative or helpful | offers too much information, offers help to those who might not want it | when the job requires helping others by providing useful but repetitive information (e.g., working at an information booth, as a museum docent); when the work requires helping others find specialized information (e.g., library assistant) |
