Asked by Ankit Agrawal | 8th of April 2020
career counsellor career assessment
Generally for a career assessment any one or more combination in a psychometric concepts would be applied namely verbal,numeric,inductive,error check ,diagramatic and more importantly logical reasoning for effective career evaluation.
Career assessment is based on a scientific basis of using psychometric tests. So what is a psychometric test ? A psychometric test is a standardised test which includes series of questions intending to understand a candidates s suitabaility for a particular career.
So different psychometric tests are there which are used for career assessment. To assess the personality of a candidate, tests like Meyers Brigg Type indicator,Big 5 theory, 16 PF theory ,Jung s 8 personality type are used .Similarly to understand the interest of a candidate Hollands 6 occupational theme is used.To understand the learning style, Flemming Vark theory and Goleman s 5 element is used to understand the EQ/ EI of the candidate.
There are other different psychometric tests which are used to understand the skills and abilities of a candidate . Here Howard Gardner multiple intelligence tests, DBDA (David s Battery of Differential Ability) and DAT(Differntial Aptitude test) are used for career assessment.
Generally the career assessments are based on these scientific and standardized tests as these gives a clear and measureable data to determine a candidates suitablity for a particular career path.
Most of test theory (psychometrics) derives from one of three conceptual and associated statistical models: (a) classical test theory, derived from factor analysis; (b) generalizability theory, derived from the analysis of variance; (c) item response models, derived from latent trait theory.
Psychometric Career Assessment depends upon the Career Psychometric and Skills & Abilities Assessment based on MBTI and Holland Personality type.
Career Psychometrics are :-
1) Career Personality
2) Career Interest
3) Career Values
Skills & Abilities Assessments are :-
1) Verbal
2) Numerical
3) Logical
4) Social
5) Clerical
6) Visualization
7) Mechanical
8) Leadership
9) Memorization
There are many psychometric theories used in career assessment.
But one of the theory that interest me the most is called Holland personality type theory.
According to this theory there are six type of personalities that like to work in six type of different environments.
I love to take personality test but that is not enough. I also like to take skill test. These tests are available with edumilestones company. So I prefer to take that tests.
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Psychometric Test is a scientific tool used by career counsellors to understand one s interest, skills, personality, strength & weakness with accuracy.
Below mentioned theories are widely used by career experts.
1) Myers Briggs Type Indicator - Personality test 2) Holland Codes - Career Interest. RIASEC
Along with the above assessment Top counsellors perform the following tests & Equip candidate with 5D Career Assessment Report.
1) Personality Analysis 2)Career motivator Analysis 3) Career Interest 4)Learning Style 5) Skills & Abilities
Based on this report most suitable career path is determined to reach their dream career