Aptitude Testing Results and Discussion

General Information

• Names: Serena, Tommy, Marty
• Recording: Session recorded to the cloud
• Goals: Evaluate Tommy's test results to guide career decisions

Background

• Family History: Tommy's dad, mom, and sister have taken the tests.
• Current Focus: Tommy is an Economics major, uncertain about grad school, and leaning towards job market entry.

Key Points From Serena's Presentation

Introduction to Aptitudes

• Definition: Natural abilities within individuals, not skills or intelligence.
• Scores: Interpreted as low, average, and high. High scores indicate areas of innate ability or talent.
• Importance: Utilize scores in career and/or hobby to find satisfaction.
• Balance: Ideal career uses most aptitudes, but balance with hobbies if not possible.

Reading the Test Results

Columns Explained

• Standard Test Names: Categories of tests
• Test Names: Specific tests Tommy took
• Raw Score: Number of points on a test
• Percentile Score: Tommy's performance compared to peers
  • High Scores: Areas of innate talent
  • Average Scores: Most people perform similarly
  • Low Scores: May indicate more effort needed, should align with natural abilities

Visual Representation

• Structural Visualization (Composite): Derived from other tests (e.g., Wiggly Block, Paper Folding)
• Interpretation: Important for identifying aptitudal needs

Personality and Job Fit

• Objective Personality: Tommy prefers a variety in work, enjoys collaboration, and potentially leadership.
  • Recommended Fields: Business Management, HR, Education, Counseling, Sales, Project Management
• Numerical Reasoning (High): Comfort and skill with interpreting and making decisions based on data
  • Recommended Fields: Finance, Economics, Market Research, Public Health, Corporate Philanthropy

Other Key Aptitudes

• Grip Strength (High): Indicates higher physical energy
  • Wrangling it: Utilize energy through physical activity – active job or active lifestyle
  • Recommended Fields: Property Management, Outdoor Education, Teaching Sports, Personal Training
• Structural Visualization (Average): Balance between abstract and literal; no preference for 3D-heavy work
• Convergent Thinking (Low): Prefers thorough, data-driven decision-making
  • Role Specific: Avoid high-pressure, immediate decision-making roles
• Analytical Reasoning (Low): Need for external organization
  • Optimal Environment: Clear procedures, supportive and structured workplace

Recommended Tools and Resources

• Self-Directed Search: To be completed for more personalized guidance
• Onet: Use for detailed job information and career guidance
• Coursera: Take relevant audits to explore interests further

Final Recommendations

• Immediate Steps: Read through detailed results, understand aptitudes, complete self-directed search
• Long-term Planning: Use aptitudes to guide career and educational choices, explore recommended fields
• Follow-Up: Schedule one-year follow-up to reassess and address any questions or changes

Questions, Comments, and Next Steps

• Reach Out: Email Serena for any further questions
• Materials: She will send links to resources, digital copies of reports, and next steps info

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Contact Information

• Serena: For any follow-up questions or scheduling additional sessions