As a career coach, I’m committed to helping families navigate the financial complexities of college education, particularly when considering changing majors. This blog aims to guide parents and students and help them make informed decisions that save money and align with career goals. In college, I changed my major multiple times, but thankfully, it didn’t […]
In the grand tapestry of higher education, the decision to change majors is a thread woven through many students’ college experiences. I have first-hand experience with this through my college journey. I started with a focus on psychology, then thought about meteorology, then marketing, then broadcast news, and ultimately, I landed a major in advertising. […]
In the quest to understand personality and cognitive styles, tools like the Birkman Method and the Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI) have emerged as popular organizational and personal development frameworks. Each tool offers unique insights into individual behaviors, preferences, and potential areas for growth. This blog post explores the pros and cons of each method […]
Understanding personalities has become crucial for personal and professional success in today’s dynamic and diverse workforce. Various personality assessments offer unique insights into an individual’s behavior, preferences, and potential. This comprehensive guide will explore ten prominent personality assessments, providing an overview of each and highlighting their key features and applications. Whether you’re an HR professional […]
Personality assessments have become increasingly popular in various industries for their ability to help organizations better understand their employees and candidates. Two such assessments, the Birkman Method and Hogan Assessments, have gained recognition for their effectiveness in evaluating personality traits, leadership potential, and workplace behavior. In this article, we will compare the pros and cons […]
Personality assessments have become valuable personal and professional development tools, helping individuals and organizations understand human behavior better. The Birkman Method and DISC assessment stand out among the popular evaluations available. Each has its unique approach and strengths. In this blog, we will compare the pros and cons of the Birkman Method and the DISC […]
The Birkman Method and the Predictive Index (PI) are personality and behavioral assessment tools; however, they have different approaches and strengths. This blog compares the pros and cons of the Birkman Method and the PI to help you better understand their differences. Birkman Method: Pros: Comprehensive Insight: The Birkman Method comprehensively explains an individual’s personality, […]
In today’s world, personality and strength assessments are essential tools for individuals and organizations looking to better understand themselves and their teams. Among the numerous options available, two popular assessments are the Birkman Method and the Clifton StrengthsFinder (now known as CliftonStrengths). These assessments provide unique insights into personality and strengths but have pros and […]
In recent years, there has been a surge in the use of personality assessment tools to help individuals and organizations gain insight into human behavior and enhance the quality of their relationships. As a fifty-year-old man who had to put myself back into the dating pool, I’ve also learned that these tools come in handy […]
In recent years, there has been a surge in the use of personality assessment tools. These tools help people gain a better understanding of themselves and their relationships. Two well-known methods for exploring personality are the Birkman Method and the Enneagram. Each of these tools offers a unique approach to self-discovery, but they come with […]
Career Upside helps you “Know Yourself” and understand your motivational needs so you can live up to your potential or "Upside" in your career, job role, chosen sport, life, and business. We leverage the Birkman Method personality assessment, the only assessment that helps you understand your underlying needs to provide data-driven career, executive, and life coaching.
