what are the different type of psychometric theories used in career assessment?
Asked by Ankit Agrawal | 8th of April 2020
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Several theories have been used to design psychometric tests used for career guidance. And all the theories are widely accepted: one is Holland theory, another is Jung's theory of personality types. Another common theory is Big five personality traits. So it is not uncommon to see different types of tests being used in different places.
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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.
Psychometrics is the field of study concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement ,which includes the measurement of knowledge, abilities, attitudes and personality traits. The field is primarily concerned with the study of differences between individuals. FECHNER, the early German Psychophysiologist is known as the father of Psychometrics.
For career assessment carl jung “personality theory (jung meant that people were defined by their characteristics within the following four groups: Extroversion_Introversion, Sensing_ Intuition, Thinking _Feeling, Judging_ Perceiving.
Holland”s theory of career choice (RIASEC) Holland found that people needing help with career decisions can be supported by underesting their resememblence the six vocational personality types : Realistic[R] Investigative[I] Artistic[A] Social[S] Enterprising[E] Conventional [C]
Varks theory of career choice - The acronym VARK stands for VISUAL, Aural, Read / Write and Kinesthetic sensory modalities are used for learning information.
Howard Gardener's theory of multiple intelligencies. These multiple intelligencies range from the use of words, numbers, pictures, music, to the importance of social interactions, introspection, physical movement and being in tune and nature.
Daniel Goleman an American psychologist, who helped to popularize emotional intelligence. It has five elements : Self_awareness, Self_regulation, Motivation, Empathy, Socialskills
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.
- Realistic personality: if you like to work at physical level with your physical skills like mechanical skills or agricultural related things. Hard skills then you are realistic by nature.
- Artistic personality: if you love to create beautiful things around you ?? you are artistic personality. There are many careers related with that.
- Investigative personality: if you are curious by nature you are investigative personality. You may be scientist or reporter also.
- Social personality: if you love to work with people for human services, you are social by nature, then you love to work with groups. As for example teacher.
- Enterprising personality: if you you have mission or vision in your life,you can influence people and create groups around you, then you can lead a business successfully. These are the qualities of enterprising personalities
- Conventional personality: if you likew to work in structured ,routine environment, you might be suitable for office work.
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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
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