When a recruiter says, "he has an intense personality" when describing a potential manager that I would work for, how do you take that?
2006-11-09 03:16:42 · 7 answers · asked by trueblue 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
in my experience, intense means just that. someone who will be upfront, vocal, "on" all the time, and probably a micro-manager. he/she probably sets difficult goals and continually expects better and better results. i wouldn't want that to be a description of myself.
2006-11-09 03:20:18 · answer #1 · answered by abcdgoodall 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People have told me that I have an intense personality. These comments usually stem from me having expectations of my friends that they think are hard to live up to. I am extremely loyal and won't accept anything less from someone I consider a friend. All of my friends tell me that they value my friendship because of my honesty, but that sometimes I can be too harsh - albeit always the truth. I wish my partner was more intense, but then, if both of us were intense people it probably wouldn't work. Yes, I feel intense people have a harder time being in relationships because others so often want to avoid any conflict, or deep thought/discussion (or aren't capable?) this is tough for an intense person to handle - makes others uncomfortable. But I think the most fulfilling relationships I have had have been with someone I would consider intense, or at least complicated. Please note that I think there is a HUGE difference between being intense and being dramatic. Don't like dramatic. Great question.
2016-05-22 00:26:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Webster.com says:
One entry found for intense.
Main Entry: in·tense
Pronunciation: in-'ten(t)s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin intensus, from past participle of intendere to stretch out
1 a : existing in an extreme degree
2 : marked by or expressive of great zeal, energy, determination, or concentration
3 a : exhibiting strong feeling or earnestness of purpose
So the guy's personality is quite energetic and determined.
2006-11-09 03:53:51 · answer #3 · answered by mktobyjo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Means very Committed to the Job-and Undertakes Every Conceivable aspect of the Task!!!
2006-11-09 03:19:22 · answer #4 · answered by J. Charles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take that to mean the person is either high-strung, brash, or a micro-manager. It basically means other people don't like this guy's personality and you will have to put up with him(her).
That's my interpretation.
2006-11-09 03:20:45 · answer #5 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard worker. Focused. Very driven. Maybe abrasive.
2006-11-09 03:20:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take it to mean hes very serious and driven about his career and position.
2006-11-09 03:19:30 · answer #7 · answered by Coyote 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋