Browse by Work Styles

Work styles are personality tendencies exhibited at work, which can affect how well someone performs a job. Open and explore the folders below to see the different categories and levels of information. Ratings on occupations are available at the most detailed level.

  • A tendency to approach work with careful attention to quality, reliability, and ethical standards while maintaining organized and thorough work practices.
    • Attention to Detail
      A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
    • Cautiousness
      A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
    • Dependability
      A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
    • Integrity
      A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  • A tendency to maintain emotional stability and cope effectively in the face of adversity, criticism, or high-pressure situations at work.
    • Self-Control
      A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
    • Stress Tolerance
      A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  • A tendency to engage with others in a positive, supportive, selfless, and considerate manner at work.
    • Cooperation
      A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
    • Empathy
      A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
    • Humility
      A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
    • Optimism
      A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
    • Sincerity
      A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
    • Social Orientation
      A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  • A tendency to proactively pursue excellence through setting high standards, engaging in continuous learning, and persisting and adapting in the face of challenges and uncertainty at work.
    • Achievement Orientation
      A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
    • Adaptability
      A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
    • Initiative
      A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
    • Innovation
      A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
    • Intellectual Curiosity
      A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
    • Leadership Orientation
      A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
    • Perseverance
      A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
    • Self-Confidence
      A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
    • Tolerance for Ambiguity
      A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.