Big Five personality traits in the workplace

Since their development the Big Five personality traits have found a role in personality testing in the workplace.

Performance
A considerable amount of research indicates that conscientiousness is one of the best predictors of performance in the workplace (Salgado, 1997). It is the only personality trait that correlates with performance across all categories of jobs. However, agreeableness and emotional stability may also be important, particularly in jobs that involve a significant amount of social interaction (Mount, Barrick, & Stewart, 1998). Additionally, conscientiousness is related to successful academic performance in students.