Study reveals personality traits shape career choices for nearly 70,000 professionals

A new study involving nearly 70,000 professionals confirms that personality traits influence job choices. Researchers from the universities of Edinburgh and Tartu found that creative roles attract imaginative individuals, while sales and management positions often suit extroverted and conscientious people. The study highlights specific traits linked to various professions. For example, managers and legal professionals tend to be competitive, while HR managers and psychologists are confident in influencing others. The research also notes that actors and journalists often exhibit higher levels of neuroticism. The researchers have developed interactive tools for individuals to explore how their personality traits align with different careers. This study is the largest of its kind and provides detailed insights into the relationship between personality and job performance.