The colors don't lie?

[feuervogel]

So one of my friends linked to this here career test based on color choices. I have to say, I think it's pretty accurate, though I have no idea what algorithm they use to get these results. I'd be interested to see any elaboration thereof, actually.


Best Occupational Category
You're a CREATOR
Keywords

Nonconforming, Impulsive, Expressive, Romantic, Intuitive, Sensitive, and Emotional

These original types place a high value on aesthetic qualities and have a great need for self-expression. They enjoy working independently, being creative, using their imagination, and constantly learning something new. Fields of interest are art, drama, music, and writing or places where they can express, assemble, or implement creative ideas.

CREATOR OCCUPATIONS
Suggested careers are Advertising Executive, Architect, Web Designer, Creative Director, Public Relations, Fine or Commercial Artist, Interior Decorator, Lawyer, Librarian, Musician, Reporter, Art Teacher, Broadcaster, Technical Writer, English Teacher, Architect, Photographer, Medical Illustrator, Corporate Trainer, Author, Editor, Landscape Architect, Exhibit Builder, and Package Designer.

CREATOR WORKPLACES
Consider workplaces where you can create and improve beauty and aesthetic qualities. Unstructured, flexible organizations that allow self-expression work best with your free-spirited nature.

Suggested Creator workplaces are advertising, public relations, and interior decorating firms; artistic studios, theaters and concert halls; institutions that teach crafts, universities, music, and dance schools. Other workplaces to consider are art institutes, museums, libraries, and galleries.


2nd Best Occupational Category
You're a RESEARCHER
Keywords:

Independent, Self-Motivated, Reserved, Introspective, Analytical, and Curious

These investigative types gather information, analyze and interpret data, and inquire to uncover new facts. They have a strong scientific orientation, enjoy academic or research environments and prefer self-reliant jobs. Dislikes are group projects, selling, and repetitive activities.

Comments

[yhibiki]

I'm always surprised at the accuracy of those color tests. And yeah, I tried it out, it told me I like well-structured and well-organized work. :X It knows!

[feuervogel]

It's kinda freaky! I'm really curious about the data behind it, though.

I have a first reaction to your story done, but I haven't been able to make any detailed commentary yet. (I prefer to read once for flow, etc, and give an initial overall impression, then go back and read again with a more critical eye.)

[yhibiki]

Yeah, I was trying to find out how it works but my google-fu is lacking.

Oh god the story, I realized only way after I sent it to you that I should have warned you about possible grossness. >_>;;;; I hope it wasn't too terrible.

[feuervogel]

I work in medicine, bb. Don't worry XD I've seen and smelled things that are pretty nasty. (melena, diabetic foot, gangrenous leg... happens when you like infectious diseases.)

(I have an opening line to a story but no idea for the rest of it: You never forget the smell of gangrene.)

[yhibiki]

Oh man, you are a stronger person than I. Just looking up the little info I needed grossed me out big time. My god/dess of death shows hirself as a rotting corpse at times, and the one time I tried to draw hir I gave myself the heebie-jeebies.

I have a super weak stomach. >_>;;;

Lol my mom watches all those medical shows, and then she'll tell us about them AT THE DINNER TABLE. My face gets stuck like D: D: D:
Strangely enough, while she can handle watching those live operations, she'll get squicked by fake blood and fake violence in action movies.

[feuervogel]

Some types of yuck I can handle; others not so much. Zombies and most surgery? Not really. Swollen, infected limbs? Sure! (I spent a good 15 or more comments on a post at little-details figuring out what sort of infection someone's character could get. It's fun :) )

I'm not a big fan of fake gore in horror movies, but I can deal with, like, gunshot wounds in cop movies. I think the issue is whether I can see internal organs. Then I get squeamish.

[feuervogel]

Heh. I'm definitely not very impulsive, but 5 or 6 out of 7 isn't too bad ;)

[sophiamcdougall.livejournal.com]

Well, I just tried it and was told I was an Organiser, good at accounts and mathematics. Which... ha ha ha. It's like my Bizarro personality.

[feuervogel]

But organizers are supposed to be good at plotting as well! Which sounds kind of like a writing thing, yeah?

[sophiamcdougall.livejournal.com]

Heh. That's a very specialised sort of organisational skill. And I suppose it's always possible I AM actually very good at accounting, and am only prevented from discovering this by a wholly coincidental terror of the subject.

[doctorskuld.livejournal.com]

It told me I was a researcher, which is pretty accurate, actually. Huh.

[beth_leonard]

Maybe it just makes us all researchers. That was mine too.

Best Occupational Category
You're a RESEARCHER

2nd Best Occupational Category
You're a SOCIAL MANAGER
Keywords:
Tactful, Cooperative, Generous, Understanding, Insightful, Friendly, and Cheerful
This very social type enjoys working in groups, sharing responsibilities, and being the center of attention.

Researcher, I could see. Social manager, I don't think so.

--Beth

[kirin]

Apparently I'm not fit for *any* career, because I hit the "click for report" button and it just re-starts the test. o_0

[steuard.livejournal.com]

Maybe it thinks you and I are really good at repetitive tasks. It wants to make sure by forcing us to run the test over and over.

I was assuming this was a NoScript issue, since I didn't grant permissions to every site that the page referenced. But, hmm, given the time I assume you were using Firefox as well. Do you have NoScript installed and turned on?

[kirin]

An extension called that? Nope, just AdBlock Plus.

[amakarie.livejournal.com]

Oh no you broke the system! D:

[amakarie.livejournal.com]

I think it's pretty accurate. :3 I don't remember what my second occupational category was, now I'm curious. >:/

[fabula-umbrae.livejournal.com]

I got creator followed by persuader.

There's one huge problem though with that test. Their color names are wrong. They aren't using the right actual colors for the names they provide. This causes issues. Especially with the way that it's asking what you prefer to look at not what you like most. Since they have such different saturation levels. So it's bias towards lower saturation to begin with since the brighter it is the more likely it is to be irritating.

[feuervogel]

Yes, that bothered me, too. I'm still curious if their algorithm has any validation studies behind it, actually.