Beware the Facade of Personality Tests

Personality tests, such as Myers Briggs, are increasingly criticized for their misuse in hiring and firing practices, which can corrupt the assessment process into a mere game that favors those with resources for test preparation. Organizations that employ these tests may inadvertently base hiring decisions on arbitrary factors like test-taking skills rather than genuine personality traits. Furthermore, the potential for negative outcomes is heightened as candidates can be barred from employment without being informed of their 'red light' status, further highlighting the opaque and often flawed nature of such assessments in the workplace.