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The most sociable and cheerful of all the personality animals, Pandas like being with people in a positive and productive atmosphere. They like to know what’s going on and what needs to be done for the common good.
Pandas are natural communicators, able to act quickly and without a fuss. They usually know what’s going on and enjoy bringing people together using a collegiate approach. They are also reliable, organised and provide stability, structure, and protection.
Pandas thrive in an organised environment with an atmosphere of warmth and collaboration.
Pandas are great communicators who naturally organise and involve people to complete tasks and projects efficiently. They enjoy helping people by offering practical and enthusiastic support. They are popular and positive among their peers and often take on the role of coach.
When struggling they may drift off topic and gossip or fear being unpopular. Pandas get back on track with some additional responsibility, but not too much to cause stress or distract them from their studies.
In a team a Panda will:
Ask questions, share your ideas, and speak up.
Focus on the task at hand and suggest the steps needed to
achieve the goals.
Work co-operatively to support and encourage other team members.
Be organised, create, and stick to a schedule and roles for everyone.
Things for Pandas to work on:
Don’t interrupt others before they’ve finished. Encourage everyone to contribute.
Consider all ideas fully, don’t dismiss before you understand what is being suggested.
Don’t get upset if people reject your ideas or approach; it’s not personal, it’s about the task
Don’t do everything yourself, teams work better when everyone contributes.
We asked older Pandas what advice they’d send back to their teenage self to make sure they were happy and successful. This is what they said:
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For career happiness Pandas like to clearly understand their role and responsibilities. They gain satisfaction from doing their job well, being acknowledged and thanked by their bosses and colleagues and providing a useful service to people. This means they are an asset to most organisations.
Courses and careers including business, hospitality, tourism, advice and advocacy work, and law are a natural fit for Pandas.
Careers likely to increase in the next ten years which suit the Pandas interest in establishing a long-term career path include:
Create a list of your top ten job ideas. You can update it when you have new ideas.
Here are some suggestions to get you started:
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In total there are 16 different animal profiles with a range of characteristics.