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Psyching Out a Personality Test

If you've been in the work force for a decent length of time, chances are you've taken something called Myers Briggs or some other personality test. The tests are supposed to help you relate your "inner you" to your co-workers. But what do these tests actually say about your work style? And can they help you get or lose a job? Author and business consultant Michael Laskoff gives Kai a cheat sheet...

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