5 Personality Traits That Will Get You

Promoted

When it comes to making decisions about whom to hire and promote, skills and prior work
history are only part of the equation. As many employers know, a candidate's attitude and
personality traits play a huge role in how well that person can perform in the workplace.

"An overwhelming amount of data supports the claim that personality predicts job performance
better than any other known evaluation method, including interviews and IQ tests,"

When hiring managers are filling entry-level positions, they frequently screen for basic traits like
reliability and organization skills, to make sure the candidate will be motivated to do the job. But
when it comes time to promote those employees, personality becomes an even more important
factor. For promotions, "you look a lot deeper, at things like charisma and the ability to motivate
people," . "It matters more at the higher level, as the span of control increases."

Based on these experts' research, data and experience, here are five personality types that are
most likely to earn a promotion:

● The "people" person. ​Clients, colleagues and bosses all like this person. He or she has a
pleasant personality, gets along with others and is enjoyable to be around. A people
person is likely to be a good manager or team leader because of these qualities.

● The delegator. ​When lower-level employees are given the opportunity to work on a
group project, there will always be at least one who assumes the position of leader. This
person knows how to give constructive feedback and delegate tasks based on the team
members' strengths.

● The adapter. ​This person learns very quickly and is able to adjust to any task or work
environment. His or her intelligence and intuition will help in figuring out how to tackle a
new role.

● The decider. ​A person who is decisive and confident in his or her decisions is a great fit
for a leadership position. The ability to choose a direction quickly and effectively is
essential for a strategy-based role.
● The ethical person. ​No matter what the employee's role is, his or her actions are guided
by a sense of ethics and integrity. This person won't compromise his or her morals or try
to get ahead at the expense of other colleagues.