Scenario

Imagine you received another email from your friend who is now a month into their new job. They have some additional questions for you related to personality and careers.

Hi, again!

Thanks for your earlier response about comparing personality theories. It really helped with our project. 

I have some exciting news—I have been assigned to a team for a new project at work. We are creating materials to help with hiring, and we want to focus on dispositional and biological personality traits in careers. I’m not sure how to approach this.

Could you help me understand how to apply dispositional and biological personality trait theories to career scenarios? I would love to be able to share these concepts and some examples with my team.

I really appreciate your help with this. Your insights were super helpful last time, and I know I can count on you to guide me through this also.

Thanks a bunch!

Your friend

Assessment Deliverable

Write an 875- to 1,050-word reply to your friend explaining how to apply dispositional and biological personality trait theories to career scenarios. Include the following in your reply:

• Introduction
• Start your email with a cordial greeting to your friend.
• Acknowledge their request for assistance and express your willingness to help.
• Description of Trait Theories and Personality Tests
• Briefly describe the general differences between dispositional and biological personality trait theories.
• Discuss 2 personality tests available for applicants to take.
• Applying Personality Traits to Career Scenarios
• Provide a brief explanation of whether you think dispositional or biological personality traits are more applicable to hiring in career scenarios.
• Respond to each of the following career scenarios:
• If the goal is to hire a successful auto store salesperson, which 2 personality traits would be most valuable in a candidate and why? Provide specific examples and rationale to support your choices. 
• If the goal is to hire a successful bookkeeper in a small accounting firm, which 2 personality traits would be most valuable in a candidate and why? Provide specific examples and rationale to support your choices. 
• If the goal is to hire a successful nurse in a large hospital, which 2 personality traits would be most valuable in a candidate? Provide specific examples and rationale to support your choices. 
• If the goal is to hire a successful police officer in a midsize community, which 2 personality traits would be most valuable in a candidate and why? Provide specific examples and rationale to support your choices. 
• Conclusion
• Thank your friend for reaching out and expressing confidence in your ability to help.
• Offer further assistance or clarification if needed.

Cite references for any resources you used at the end of your email. If you need help citing references, let your faculty member know; they can provide you with feedback and guidance as needed.