Corporate Sellouts

EP 6: What's a personality hire?

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In this week’s episode, Taylor and Tori dive into the TikTok trending concept of a “personality hire”.  They take a look at the psychology of what makes up a personality hire (think charisma, extraversion and humor) and discuss how personality can help you get ahead in the workplace.  Also featured: the first ever “Inbox Zero” segment!

Questions we answer in today’s episode:

  • How far can charisma/likability get you in the workplace?
  • How does being an introvert or extravert help you or inhibit you in a corporate setting?
  • Does having a sense of humor translate to being good at your job?

    • Resources Referenced:

    • How to be the ‘personality hire’ in your next job  Meredith Dietz, Lifehacker (2022)
    • Charisma: What is it? Do you have it? Ronald E. Riggio ph.D, Psychology Today (2010)
    • Why the business world needs extraverts and introverts Kevin Abdulrahman, Entrepreneur (2019)
    • 10 reasons why humor is a key to success at work  Jacquelyn Smith, Forbes (2013)
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