12. Bird or lynx?
This striking optical illusion was designed by Funding Circle, a British investment company. They use this image in interviews to see the true nature of their candidates. By responding to the simple question, “What did you notice first?” They can identify which role is the best fit for you.
Did you see the lynx first? Funding Circle believes this means you are someone who can keep the bigger picture in mind when making decisions. This makes you well-suited for brainstorming, team building, and project management roles.
Did you see the bird first? Then you are more practical and creative, and you might be a great fit for a role in a creative field.
11. Vase or faces?
This image, called the “Ambiguous Vase,” was created in 1915 by Danish philosopher and psychologist Edgar John Rubin. It is also called Rubin’s Vase or Figure-Ground Vase. These names themselves reveal the image’s content. Do you see a vase first or two people looking at each other?
If you saw the vase first, you are someone who can maintain a broad perspective in all situations but might pay less attention to details. However, if you saw the faces first, you are more detail-oriented and conscious of the small steps required to reach a complex goal.
10. Skull or woman?
This image, created in 1892 by Charles Allan Gilbert, is titled “All is Vanity.” Depending on how your brain processes the illustration, you may see either a scary skull or a woman gazing at herself in a mirror. Here’s what your interpretation says about you.
If you saw the skull first, you often have a big-picture mindset. You believe that, deep down, we are all essentially the same.
If the woman caught your attention first, you focus more on details and might be more self-centered or narcissistic. How you interpret this image can also show how you perceive yourself and the world around you. Interesting!
