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Carpenter

Carpenter DISC Chart

Job Summary

Carpenters specialize in producing functional infrastructure and products using wood and other materials. They are responsible for building and repairing staircases, door frames, window frames, partitions, and rafters on construction projects. They also install kitchen cabinets, drywall, and siding. Job duties include reading blueprints, building frameworks, and using hand and power tools to get the job done while meeting building code. This is an entry-level position for carpenters that have completed a carpentry apprenticeship program. Carpenters work full-time positions at various job sites.

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Personality types of a Carpenter

Each letter of DISC represents polar personality types with correlating behaviors and characteristics. Learn more about their strengths and weaknesses, how they communicate, and more
D

high D - Problem Solver

Likes to take action
I

high I - Influencer

Likes to interact with people
S

low S - Voyager

Likes new adventures
C

high C - Rule Follower

Likes to follow procedures

Behavioral Qualities for a Carpenter

Behavioral qualities make people naturally act in a certain way. Utilize people's natural behaviors and strengths at work.
  • Task-oriented. Focused on the big objectives, rather than the humanistic side.
  • Expressive. Conveys thoughts openly.
  • Active. Movement/Action oriented.
  • Organized. Structured and methodical.

Motivators for a Carpenter

Motivators are values that drive people. To retain passionate employees, place people in a role that utilizes their values
  • Political: A drive for authority, to take command. To tend to the political drive, let them decide how best to manage individual projects and provide them with a flexible work environment.
  • Regulatory: A drive to maintain order and the status quo. To tend to the regulatory drive, give them leadership opportunities that allow them to showcase their management abilities.
  • Theoretical: A drive to learn and gain new knowledge. To tend to the theoretical drive, encourage them to learn new skills as they develop in their career.

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