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personality test: Interests
definition:
expression of individual’s motivation towards something; whether it has not yet been observed or (already) observed from the individual’s behaviors
indicators
There is an intention or willingness to explore a particular field
There is a concern towards a certain field
There are efforts in the form of concrete action to pursue a certain field
vocational interests
used in psychological assessment
it reflect a person’s preferences for behaviors, situations, contexts in which activities occur, and/or the outcomes associated with the preferred activities
inventories
swerdlik: designed to evaluate test taker's likes and dislikes, leisures activities, curiosities, and involvemenr in various pursuits for pursposes of comparisons with groups members of various occupations and profession
Neukrug: are tests that measure likes and dislikes as well as one's personality orientation tord the world of work
uses
careeer planning (education & vocational)
finding wode range of career choices
provide career guides for peeps with disabilities and other disadvantages
can also be used for:
self exploration
employee selection
occupational counseling
relation between interests inventories and career
effectiveness for students:
can increase social cognitive career beliefs
help students to take their future caree seriously
understand their cognitive functions and personalities
do tasks related to their career choices
imagine future career satisfaction and success
would be more effective, if they:
write their career goals clearly
receive feedback about their performance
be informed adequately reagrding the latest career (trends)
have role models
have networks that support their career orientation
examples
self directed search (SDS):
Realistic
: like to work outdoors and with tools and machines. things > people
Investigative
: like to explore & understand things/ events. values science
Artistic
: enjoy creating original work n imagination. values creative arts
Social
: like to be around other people. values helping others n solving social problems
Enterprising
: like to persuade/ direct. values success in politics, leadership, business
Conventional
: like to follow orderly routines and meet clear standards. values order and systematic way
Rothwell-Miller Inventory Blank (RMIB):
Identifies twelve (12) interests: outdoor, mechanical, computation, scientific, persuasive, aesthetic, literary, musical, social service, clerical, practical, medical
Kuder Career Interests Assessment/ Kuder Career Search
initially to get to know people to show their daily activities preferences
it measures relative interests in 6 areas of Holland.
the results -> identify interests that are congruent with their interest
assessments:
the preference
kuder career clusters
person match with job sketches