Trick-or-Treating with Personality

It’s Halloween night, and the neighbourhood is alive with the buzz of excited trick-or-treaters; each kid’s personality adding a unique twist to the fun. Whether it’s the way they interact with neighbours, their choice of costume, or even how they move from house to house, each personality brings a different flavour to the night. It’s personality that shapes your trick-or-treating strategy.

For Authentic Blues, Halloween is a shared experience for making memories with the people (and pets) in their lives. Authentic Blues put real heart into choosing their costumes, usually picking something meaningful to them, or reflects who they are. They also go for creative, handmade costumes that stand out as unique. Halloween is less about the candy haul for them and more about the time spent with friends and family, soaking in the atmosphere and connecting with the community.

During trick-or-treating, Authentic Blues are the ones who take a little extra time at each house, giving a thanks and chatting with their neighbours. They make sure that everyone in their group feels included, checking in to see that everyone is having fun, and complimenting others on their costumes. With their friendly approach, they might even get a little extra candy from neighbours. At the end of the night, you might find them sitting down with their trick-or-treat group to make sure everyone has an even amount of candy. When it’s all over for the year, they’ll remember the laughter, the connections, and the overall experience more than the candy itself. Halloween for them is all about making memories and enjoying the night to its fullest.

For Inquiring Greens, Halloween is more than just a night for candy; it’s a chance to explore, strategize, and get curious. Chances are, they’ve researched the best neighbourhoods, mapping out the houses that usually give out the best treats, and the best way to get to each of them. When it comes to their costume, it’s likely to be something unique and well-thought-out, maybe inspired by a lesser-known character or a concept that stands out to them; it could even include some elaborate special effects. It may not be instantly recognizable to everyone, but those who know will appreciate the thought behind it.

Once they’re trick-or-treating, Inquiring Greens are focused on getting the most out of each stop. They’re quick to notice which houses have the best candy, and skip over the ones handing out toothbrushes or raisins! They’re efficient but also like to think through each step, even of that means taking a slower pace to make sure they’re on the best possible route. Once home, Inquiring Greens will take stock of their candy, and look up the ones that don’t recognize. For them, Halloween isn’t about rushing but seeing trick-or-treating as a challenge, and making smart choices to make the experience the best it can be.

For Organized Golds, Halloween is an event to plan and do right. They’ve likely chosen their costume well in advance, aiming for something practical, that can fit over a snowsuit, or under a rain poncho, that also coordinates with family, friends, or pets for a themed look. They like to be prepared, bringing along an extra candy bag, a flashlight, and anything else they might need. Organized Golds don’t like leaving things to chance and prefer to have everything just right for the big night.

When it’s time to trick-or-treat, they stick to a well-planned route, making sure everyone is safe and moving together from house to house. They might even have a set time to be home or some rules in place for everyone’s safety, reminding everyone to stay on the sidewalks and watch for cars. Organized Golds keep things running smoothly, always checking to make sure they’re following the plan. After trick-or-treating, they’re likely to take an inventory of their candy haul, checking to see what they collected, so they’ll know when their parents have collected the candy tax. Halloween is about having fun, but for Organized Golds, it’s also about making sure things go well, with everything in place so that everyone enjoys a safe and memorable night.

For Resourceful Oranges, Halloween is the perfect opportunity to dive into fun, excitement, and a bit of friendly competition. They likely didn’t spend weeks planning out their costumes, but that doesn’t mean they won’t pull something off that’s creative, funny, and attention-grabbing. With a few last-minute pieces thrown together, they’ll show up with something that totally works, and impresses everyone.

Once they hit the streets, they’re all about the experience. Resourceful Oranges bring tons of energy, getting everyone pumped up to cover as many houses as possible, especially those with the best candy. They don’t mind leading the way, urging everyone on with their quick thinking and adaptability, just be prepared for a few pranks. Along the route, they might come up with clever tricks to score the most candy, like swapping with friends or negotiating with homeowners. By the end of the night, they’ll be the ones suggesting a plan to share the candy or maybe even host a candy-fuelled Halloween party! For Resourceful Oranges, Halloween is all about being in the moment, having fun, and making the most out of every house and every piece of candy.

Halloween has a unique way of working for every personality, no matter how they choose to celebrate. The planners keep everyone safe and organized, the spontaneous ones add excitement and fun, the connectors bring people together, and the strategists make sure that no good candy goes undiscovered. When all these different approaches come together on Halloween night, that’s when the real magic happens. So, grab your costumes, fill up those candy bags, and have a spooktacular time!

Brad Whitehorn – BA, CCDP is a lifelong Introvert, and the Associate Director at CLSR Inc.  He was thrown into the career development field headfirst after completing a Communications degree in 2005, and hasn’t looked back!  Since then, Brad has worked on the development, implementation and certification for various career and personality assessments (including Personality Dimensions®), making sure that Career Development Practitioners and HR Professionals get the right tools to do their best work.