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!

[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.

[doctorskuld.livejournal.com]

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

[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

[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.