What's Your Team Type?
Find out in 5 minutes how you work best in a team. The ZHAW's Z-TDI analyses your strengths – free and scientifically validated.
How It Works
Free
The ZHAW team type test – no sign-up, no cost.
Quick
24 questions, 5 minutes – and you'll know your role in a team.
Ready to Use
Your result helps with your next application. You'll know what you bring to the table.
What Is the Z-TDI?
The Zurich Team Diagnosis Inventory (Z-TDI) is a scientific test developed at ZHAW's Department of Applied Psychology. It analyses your preferences in teamwork – based on three dimensions.
Developed at ZHAW, in collaboration with Jobmaps.
The result shows you:
What strengths you bring to a team
How you collaborate best with others
What to highlight in job applications
Who Is This Test For?
The Z-TDI is for anyone who wants to better understand their role in a team:
Job seekers: You can explain specifically what you bring to a team in interviews.
Career starters: Get to know yourself better – before you have to figure it out on the job.
Career changers: Show that you've thought about how you fit into a new team.
Already employed: Understand why some collaborations work smoothly – and others don't.
What Does the Z-TDI Measure?
The test analyses your teamwork preferences across three dimensions. You answer 24 questions – it takes about 5 minutes.
The result isn't a label like "you're the creative one". It shows you a profile: Where are your strengths? Where might you clash with others? What should you consider when job hunting?
You'll learn the exact dimensions after the test – along with an explanation of what they mean for you.
Z-TDI vs. Other Team Tests
There are many tests that measure team roles or personality types: Belbin, DISC, MBTI, Big Five. What makes the Z-TDI different?
| Aspekt | Z-TDI | Andere Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Team preferences | Often personality in general |
| Scientifically validated | Yes (ZHAW, 2025) | Varies |
| Language | German (original) | Often translations |
| Free | Yes | Often paid |
| Length | 24 questions, 5 min. | Often 50–100+ questions |
How to Use Your Result
Your team type profile is more than a nice gadget. Here's how to put it to use:
In your CV: Add a sentence under "About me" or "Strengths" like: "I bring structure to the team and make sure tasks get completed."
In job interviews: When asked "How do you work in a team?", you'll have a solid answer – not just a vague "I'm a team player".
On LinkedIn: Your team type can be a good conversation starter. Or use the insights for your "About" section.
In your current job: Understand why you collaborate better with some colleagues than others. It's not a judgement – just a pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the Z-TDI on Jobmaps?
Jobmaps collaborated with ZHAW on the development of the Z-TDI. That's why you can use it here for free.
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How does the Z-TDI help with my job search?
You learn your team strengths and can name them specifically in your CV or interview. That makes you more confident – and more convincing.
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What does the test measure exactly?
The Z-TDI measures your teamwork preferences across three dimensions. The result shows how you typically function in teams.
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Are my answers anonymous?
Yes. Your answers are not stored and not linked to your Jobmaps profile.
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Can I take the test more than once?
Yes, as often as you like. Your team preferences can change over time.
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Is the test scientifically validated?
Yes. The Z-TDI was developed at ZHAW's Department of Applied Psychology and meets scientific quality criteria (reliability, validity). Results were presented at the 2025 Swiss Society of Psychology conference.
