Introductory guide
Why do I get a different type each time I take an assessment?
Responses to a self-report assessment can be influenced by your current situation and self-image. Start by looking at why the results changed.
Your current situation enters your responses
Recent circumstances, such as a heavy workload, conflict or a new role, can make certain behaviors stand out. Try distinguishing how you have been recently from patterns that have recurred over a long period.
Behavior and motivation can be confused
Behaviors such as being responsible, quiet or kind appear across several types. The candidates may differ depending on what you were trying to gain or avoid through that behavior.
You may answer as your ideal self
Results change when you answer according to who you want to be or the role you hold, rather than your actual reactions. Try recalling the reaction that arises automatically first, rather than an answer that makes you look good.
How to check your results again
Gather the candidates that have appeared across assessments and compare their core motivations and fears. Recording actual events and reading comparison articles may offer more clues than taking another assessment.
Related reading
See the type descriptions
A result is closer to a starting point for observing your actual experience than a conclusion that settles a type number.