We surveyed 1,037 cargo and freight agents to learn what personality traits and interests make them unique. Here are the results.
Cargo and freight agents are conventional and enterprising
Cargo and freight agents tend to be predominantly conventional individuals, meaning that they are usually detail-oriented and organized, and like working in a structured environment. They also tend to be enterprising, which means that they are usually quite natural leaders who thrive at influencing and persuading others.
If you are one or both of these archetypes, you may be well suited to be a cargo and freight agent. However, if you are artistic, this is probably not a good career for you. Unsure of where you fit in? Take the career test now.
Here’s how the Holland codes of the average cargo and freight agent break down:
The top personality traits of cargo and freight agents are social responsibility and openness
Cargo and freight agents score highly on social responsibility, indicating that they desire fair outcomes and have a general concern for others. They also tend to be high on the measure of openness, which means they are usually curious, imaginative, and value variety.
Once again, let’s break down the components of the personality of an average cargo and freight agent: