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The Psychological Profiles of the Dream Team series analyzes 4 types of top performers: The Giver, the Champ, the
Savant and the Matrix Thinker. They explain how these individuals tend to function in the workplace, the roles in which they excel and ones for which they are least suited.
Being in the right role is important to your overall career success. In the wrong role, an individual is typically not performing optimally which can result in a low level of satisfaction for both the worker and the manager. We all deserve to be happy in our career. Finding the best role for you is the first step.
According to these guidelines, where do you fall?
THE GIVER
What makes them great: they are loyal, they give it their all, they are team players and they play by the rules.
THE CHAMP
What makes them great: they are optimistic, confident, they strive to be the best, and enjoy engaging with people.
THE SAVANT
What makes them great: they are really good at what they do, they are focused and determined, they love to learn, and they are perfectionists.
THE MATRIX THINKER
What makes them great: they are good problem-solvers, they are creative, they are trailblazers and they take in everything.
The Psychological Profiles of the Dream Team provides great insight into how various personality traits perform in key roles and their unique challenges. Not sure if you are in the right job? Read the series to see what roles the study recommends for you. Not sure what to do next? The Resume Resource is here to help, offering 1:1 career coaching sessions in one-hour blocks.
Trish Thomas founded The Resume Resource in 2009 to help people develop the tools, strategies and confidence to build satisfying careers. As a Career Coach and Resume Writer, she helps her clients articulate their unique value to stand out from the competition, and guides them through the job search process to make it less overwhelming and more successful. Contact us to see how we can help you build a more rewarding career. www.the-resume-resource.com