To start getting to know yourself better, you can use online personality tests. There are many tests available for free.
Job&Sense's advice: don't rely solely on the results of a single personality test. Take several and look at what comes up most often. This will give you a better idea of your dominant traits.
Free tests
- The MBTI test (FR, NL, EN) is one of the most widely used psychological tests in the world. It has been taken more than 19 million times. It identifies 16 major different personality types with 4 pillars: extrovert/introvert, sensing/intuition, decision-making, action mode. You can take the test here.
- The VIA character test (FR, NL, EN) will help you discover your dominant character traits. It has already been taken by more than 7 million people. You need to register and indicate the language in which you wish to take the test. It appears to be only in English, but you can complete it in French or another language. You can take the test here.
- Holland 's typology (FR) defines 6 personality types that will be determined by your abilities, your personality traits and your interests. You can take the test here. You can also look at this document (in FR) which gives job ideas by Holland personality type.
- The Bilan-analyse test (FR) will give you a view of your personality (values, qualities, attention to others…). It has already been taken by more than 1 million people in 15 countries. You can take the test here.
- The Big Five (FR, NL, EN) is a classic personality test that defines 5 major factors that define personality. You can take the test here.
- The HEXACO test (FR, EN) is a more recent test than the Big Five but along the same lines. It is longer than that one. You can take the test here.
- The Enneagram (FR, NL, EN) will help you get to know yourself better and enrich your personal development. It is based on 9 types of relational functioning. It is widely used nowadays. You can find the test here.
- Test your selfie (FR, NL, EN) is a playful tool designed to assess your "soft skills" in the workplace. You can take the test here.
- The DISC test (FR, EN) will help you better understand your way of communicating and interacting. The basic test is free and can be found here.
- The WhatsType test (FR, EN) allows you to discover your personality traits in 20 questions. You can take the test here.
There is also an English-language platform that brings together the major types of personality tests. This site is called Test my Persona.
Paid test
The Clifton Strengths (FR, NL, EN) is a test that has been used more than 23 million times. It is quite powerful because it is very complete and exhaustive. Many coaches recommend this test. You canpurchase it here.
Free online tests offer an interesting and accessible first reading of your personality. However, doing this work accompanied by professionals or certified coaches allows you to go much deeper, refine your understanding of the results and concretely connect them to your experience, your skills and your projects.
