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At CPAC we provide vocational and aptitude testing for
individuals, small businesses and companies. For "mass testing" we
can arrange on-site visits and test administration. Contact us for
further information.
What is vocational
assessment?
Vocational assessment or aptitude
testing refer to the procedure whereby psychological test results
help matching individuals with the right job or career path.
Generally, vocational assessment results are
used to answer two broad questions. One, to determine
whether individuals meet certain job criteria, essential
to successfully fulfill job requirements, and two, to help
individuals find the right career path. The former is most
often requested by employers to assist in the selection
process of potential job candidates, whereas the later is often
accessed by students interested know their vocational
interest areas and by people facing career change.
How can vocational assessment
help?
Vocational assessment helps reaching your
full potential and will reward you financially in the long run. In
terms of career satisfaction, there are few obstacles that can
influence your sense of well being more than being
stuck in a position that you don't like or not well matched
with. If you force yourself weeks after weeks, years after years to
do something that you don't really enjoy, chances are that you
want to spend as little time with the activity as possible.
Consequently, you will earn substantially less than pursuing a
career path that is consistent with your personality
attributes, interests and potentials. In contrast, when you
gain personal satisfaction from your chosen career, it is likely
that you will engage with the activity easily, even if it means
working long hours.
Vocational assessment aims to
test different areas of your functioning, including
personality, psychological well being, vocational interests and
other, individually relevant factors to match you with the best
possible career choice. Think of it as a long term investment. A
well structured and individually tailored assessment can give
you valuable information that you can use to make your
final decision about your future
career.
What
is involved in aptitude testing?
A standard
vocational assessment involves:
- Face to
face interview
The interview is aimed at collecting
relevant information, such as background, career path, significant
life events and
current circumstances. The goal is to
place the assessment within the most accurate personal context that
reflects not
only vocational information, but the person
as a whole.
- Psychological screening
The
psychological screening serves as a clinical measure
to evaluate emotional functioning. The psychological tests
used for the screening are determined at the
time of the assessment. We aim to identify vulnerability
factors,
strengths and motivational
elements.
- Personality assessment
The personality assessment is one of the core components
of the overall procedure. As opposed to a personality
assessment that provides an overall profile, we aim to
specifically identify personality characteristics that are later
matched with the vocational test results. Hence, we look
for personality characteristics that are directly relevant for
career choices.
- Ability
assessment
The ability assessment component aims to
identify intellectual and academic strengths and weaknesses. These
include verbal and non-verbal abilities, reading,
spelling and numerical calculations.
- Vocational test
battery
We use vocational tests that were
specifically developed and normed for Australians. This means
that the test
results rely on
Australian standardisation samples. The test
battery consists of tests that assess preferences for
different work aspects (such as creativity, independence,
self-development...etc.) and vocational interest areas (such
as science, managerial, clerical...etc.).
- Report
Our
written reports are sent to you by registered mail, within two weeks
of the assessment date. Immediate reports
may be provided
in special circumstances. These are prepared and mailed within two
days of the assessment (Note:
extra charge
applies).
Fee structure
The standard
fee for an individual assessment that involves a one hour
interview, psychological screening, personality assessment, ability
assessment, a battery of vocational tests and a report is
$600. For "mass testing" fees, please enquire within.
For an enquiry
Call: 0421 812
198
Email: Info@comprehensivepsychology.com.au
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