Cassiopaean Sandbox > What's on your mind
I have to take a 'psychological employment profile test...
Muxel:
Let me dissect this one, it's good mental exercise for me.
--- Quote from: Megan on April 02, 2012, 09:01:42 PM ---If you have to out and out lie ...
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This is the crux of your argument IMO. And I agree, white lying - as with everything - must be done with the K-word (knowledge). Otherwise you will be found out by the Matrix.
--- Quote from: Megan on April 04, 2012, 05:05:57 AM ---Possibly in the context of a personality test, which is basically a game in which all answers are subjective, lying (or telling the truth) is not even possible.
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Your concern here is "personality ≈ subjective". Can you lie about personality? IMO yes, but the K-word is the limiting factor here.
Example: Introvert pretending to be an Extrovert. He observes Extroverts and attempts to replicate their behavior. His success is measured by the response he gets.
Everybody wears masks. Look at the charming psychos. Even the "original personality" is a mask, which we developed as a survival mechanism. Perhaps you're worried that the "original mask" is too deeply engrained that it's difficult to take it off and put on a new one (old dog learning new tricks). The K-word here is, Know Thyself.
I hope that helped. :)
HowToBe:
More info on the situation. For the moment, I'm basically on hold. The manager asked me to talk to someone who handles hiring last monday, and she looked at my application (I had since submitted a new application, applying the knowledge gained from my search, so I figure that is the one she saw). She told me that the position I applied for had been filled, and that they would keep my application on file for 60 days in case a position opened up. Of course this could just mean she didn't want to hire me; I don't know. I suppose I can call in each week and I'll be fresh on their minds if a position opens.
:boat:
In the mean time I'm working on the options of mowing lawns for money and selling artwork, while considering my other options. We have a computer course in Spanish, so I could learn that, then practice up some on forums or something to improve vocabulary and naturalness, and do internet translating work.
Thanks to everyone for the help and discussion! :flowers:
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