Asked by Ankit Agrawal | 8th of April 2020
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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
Career assessment is based on a scientific basis of using psychometric tests. So what is a psychometric test ? A psychometric test is a standardised test which includes series of questions intending to understand a candidates s suitabaility for a particular career.
So different psychometric tests are there which are used for career assessment. To assess the personality of a candidate, tests like Meyers Brigg Type indicator,Big 5 theory, 16 PF theory ,Jung s 8 personality type are used .Similarly to understand the interest of a candidate Hollands 6 occupational theme is used.To understand the learning style, Flemming Vark theory and Goleman s 5 element is used to understand the EQ/ EI of the candidate.
There are other different psychometric tests which are used to understand the skills and abilities of a candidate . Here Howard Gardner multiple intelligence tests, DBDA (David s Battery of Differential Ability) and DAT(Differntial Aptitude test) are used for career assessment.
Generally the career assessments are based on these scientific and standardized tests as these gives a clear and measureable data to determine a candidates suitablity for a particular career path.
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
I have already answered this question but I wish to share something more on this.
I have spent nearly 20 years into career counselling. I have gone through many psychometric tests.
But I was very much impressed by the RAISEC personality type test.
But I found a very dangerous kind of things while I conducted tests on hundreds of students. Most of the students do not understand the words correctly. So, they interpret according to their own understanding.
As for example, the meaning of love may be different for male and female. In fact meaning of love maybe having many meanings , many responses.
If you want to know the values of 10 standard student who is interested to find out the best career it will be very difficult because they really do not know what that values are.
It is better to play with them the psychometric games, that is also known as the experiential games, that help them to know themselves better n it is very easy for career counselor to you know them better and predict about their future career.
As for example there is a very nice game call ringtones game that help them to know their risk taking abilities. Then you can easily say about their motivations..
Is he a career motivated are relationship motivated for power motivated...
So I want to create online games so we can identify them early and we can understand more about their values and motivations.
I am waiting for the psychologist in the technologist so I can work with them to create a very effective psychometric tests that accurately define everyone so he can choose the most accurate career top most career for them in sign out in the world
Most of test theory (psychometrics) derives from one of three conceptual and associated statistical models: (a) classical test theory, derived from factor analysis; (b) generalizability theory, derived from the analysis of variance; (c) item response models, derived from latent trait theory.
Psychometric Career Assessment depends upon the Career Psychometric and Skills & Abilities Assessment based on MBTI and Holland Personality type.
Career Psychometrics are :-
1) Career Personality
2) Career Interest
3) Career Values
Skills & Abilities Assessments are :-
1) Verbal
2) Numerical
3) Logical
4) Social
5) Clerical
6) Visualization
7) Mechanical
8) Leadership
9) Memorization