Discover The Big Three: Should you use the Enneagram, MBTI or Big 5?
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What is the difference between the big three?
The Enneagram, The Big 5 and the MBTI make out the big three, top most used personality tests worldwide. There is also a runner up model called DiSC. Which one should you use? Let's look at their main takeaways.
Big 5/OCEAN
- Based on applied science
Myers Briggs
- Based on Carl Jung
- Cognitive functions
- Sixteen personality types
- Values-based
- Finding dream career
PopularThe Enneagram
- Based on Carl Jung
- Archetypes
- Nine personality types
- Emotions/Drives
- Personal growth
Big 5/OCEAN
- Based on applied science
- Discover The Big Three: Should you use the Enneagram, MBTI or Big 5?
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