Guide to Career Aptitude Tests
What Types of Career Aptitude Tests are There?
Career aptitude tests can be taken to measure skills for certain jobs. They also can be taken to decide which career is a good match. There are personality aptitude tests for matching different careers to a person. There also are tests on skills and abilities required in a particular field. A career aptitude test might be taken for free online or at a career training center. Each type is designed to give people an idea of what steps to take in preparation of a career.
What Do Career Aptitude Tests Measure?
Career aptitude tests can measure many different things. For instance, someone who is interested in working with children might take a career aptitude test related to patience, first aid, and general knowledge. Someone who will be working with the public may need to take a test to see how well they relate to others. Certain skills required in the field of interest also may be covered.
Advantages of Taking a Career Aptitude Test
A career aptitude test can help a person determine what skills he or she has. While the test may cover some expected skills, it may also uncover some hidden talents. Sometimes when applying for a job, a person may have skills not always thought of that relate. Those extra skills could give a resume and even pay rate a nice boost.
Disadvantages of Career Aptitude Tests
Some people may get discouraged if they don't pass a career aptitude test. This may prevent them from applying for positions they qualify for. Also, if the test was given by a potential employer, there may or may not be a second chance to pass the test.
Where Can I Find a Career Aptitude Test?
There are many companies, especially job search services, that offer free career aptitude testing. Also, if you use an agency to aid in your job search, they may give you one as well to help determine what positions are best for you. Some employers also may use them during an application pre-screening process.
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I took this test a few years ago and I learned that I fit into a completely different field that I hadn't previously considered. Sometimes a little direction is all we need.
The one that I took one time at the college I was attending said I would do well in a bakery... me... I cannot even bake pre-made rolls and all I have to do is place them in the oven!!!!
Jokes aside though, some more well developed tests can and will help employers and emplyees find the right fit.
Great article, by the way... :)
Mine told me in highschool I schould go into sales. I love being a sales representative for products i believe in. I was told once I could sell anything even a turd. LOL! Not my words!
Mine said I loved justice. I wanted to see wrongs made right. I wanted to fix things. Now, I am just coming to the realization that what I like and what I do well aren't the same things...
Eons ago, when I was in college, an advisor gave me one of these tests. I wanted to go into business adminstration and be an HR director (we called them pesonnel directors back then.) She said I didn't show an aptitude for that. HA! Eventually, I did become and HR director - and enjoyed every moment!
There are aptitude tests, then there are interest inventories, which are more about personality. You can't pass or fail an interest inventory. The best known of these is the Strong Campbell Interest Inventory.
At higher levels of employment, tests tend to be a bit different; one executive level test is the "inbox" test, where they put an inbox full of stuff in front of you and tell you to cope with it.
The big thing nowadays are those 'personality tests'. My friend had to take one of those. Culture test she called it. Cheers :)