...Proposal for a New Career Exploration Program for Service Canada This proposal is for a new career exploration program for Service Canada office of Cornwall, Ontario. It will examine the use of four standardized assessments in career counseling, then select and budget relevant assessments and resource material. The anticipated client group includes: unemployment recipients (70% recently unemployed due to downsizing), average age is 30-40, 60% female, 20% First Nations, 20% professional immigrants, and an English and French population. To get a fuller understanding of an individual undergoing career counselling, there are four main groups of the psychometric assessments to consider performing, that would be helpful to assisting the individual in their decision process, they are: value scales, interest inventories, personality inventories, and aptitude test. Even though the connection between these four groups of assessment is complex, an easier way to describe the main interrelationships in terms of career assessment is that values measures make it easier to understand fundamental motivators and the cultural context. Interests come from, and can be understood in the context of these fundamental values. If the outcomes of interest measures are vague, for instance if there are two differing veins of interests, the career counsellor can go back to the values outcomes to offer a starting point for choosing between them. The personality and aptitude measures provide the person an...
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...NCC ASSESSMENT RESULTS NAME Career Interest Assessment Work Values Assessment Skills Confidence Assessment You have completed 3 different assessments to help you identify possible work categories best suited to your skills, interests, and work values. After completing the NCC Outline you will write a 5 paragraph Summary Report discussing what you learned about yourself. Be honest in your responses and comments. FIRST PARAGRAPH – MINIMUM 7 COMPLETE SENTENCES What is your plan for after high school? What colleges or universities are you interested in? What careers are you interested in? why? SECOND PARAGRAPH – MINIMUM 7 COMPLETE SENTENCES What were you three highest career interest on the interest assessments. Which one was your favorite? Why? Based on your favorite choice what coursework, school activities, and community activities are needed to prepare for this career cluster? List and discuss the career specialties that you are currently considering. THIRD PARAGRAPH – MINIMUM 7 COMPLETE SENTENCES What were you three highest career interest on the confidence assessments. Which one was your favorite? Why? Based on your favorite choice what coursework, school activities, and community activities are needed to prepare for this career cluster? List and discuss the career specialties that you are currently considering. How does this career choice differ from the one on the career interests assessment. FOURTH PARAGRAPH – MINIMUM 7 COMPLETE...
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...Assessment Used MBTI The Myer Briggs Type Indicator Instrument also known as MBTI, created by Isabel Briggs Myers and Katherine Briggs, is a self report assessment that observes and indicates differing psychological preferences and traits in relation to how people view the world. Furthermore, the manner in which people view the world is an indication of how they will maneuver through their decision making processes. The Myer Briggs Type Indicator can be administered online or by paper. When taking the self introspective assessment online, the results can be interpreted by a certified practitioner. Similarly, the paper test can only be administered by a certified administrator. Although referred to as an assessment, the Myer Briggs Type Indicator...
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...the TypeFocus assessment. Items with a blue asterisk require completion (*). Prepare: To gain more insight into your personality, interest, and values, our Career Services department offers a personality assessment called TypeFocus. The information provided in this assessment can assist you in your search for the ideal career. Sign in to TypeFocus to take the assessments: 1. Log into your Ashford University Student Portal 2. Click on the My Career: Career and Professional Development Center under Career Services. 3. On the top center of the screen, click on Resources 4. On the left side of the screen under Self-Discovery, click on Career Self-Assessments 5. You will see a description of each assessment. Click on the TypeFocus link. Clicking this link will open up the TypeFocus website in a new window. 6. Click on the box that says New Users Start Here! 7. Complete the required information 8. Enter the organizational access code provided: a. Students: A8526545 9. Click Submit 10. Click on the FIRST step labeled SELF ASSESSMENTS and complete the first three assessments by clicking on the titles: Personality Assessment, Interests Assessment & Values Assessment. If you wish to print your results, you may do so from the website. 11. Logout using the Logout button at the top right of the page Note: You can revisit your results at any time by logging in and clicking on each link in the SELF ASSESSMENTS tab. After registering...
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...Assessment Reviews Self-Directed Search The Self-Directed Search, 4th edition [form R] is an assessment tool used in vocational counseling to asses an individual’s occupational daydreams, personal activities, personal competencies, occupational interest, and skill self-esteems in order to provide an individual with an idea as to what careers they would do best in (Holland, 1994). According to Plake and Impara, the Self Directed Search is “designed to identify 'a person's particular activities, competencies, and self-estimates compared with various occupational groups” (2001). The Self-Directed Search (SDS) was published by Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc. and it was created by John Holland in 1971, and modified by Amy Powell and Barbara...
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...Holland Codes This Self Directed Search (SDS) highlights the assumption that career decision is based upon personality types. This assessment tool was used to further understand and interpret how my results related to different occupational paths. After verifying several activities, competencies, occupations, and self-estimates, the results concluded that the social, enterprising, and conventional personality themes were the most suitable for me. Social theme. Also referred to as “ the helpers”, social individuals are ethical, responsible, kind, understanding, and concerned with the welfare of others. These individuals enjoy activities that involve coaching, teaching, leading discussions and group projects. They have exceptional interpersonal...
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...previously taken the assessments on MyPlan during my first semester at Valencia College, however I decided to retake the tests to see if my interest have changed overtime. The first time I took the assessment my primary interest areas were investigative and enterprising, and after retaking it my primary interest areas are investigative and conventional. However, after taking a deeper look at the results I saw that my conventional score (13) and my enterprising score were the same on my second assessment. After reading the descriptions of what an investigative, enterprising, and conventional person was like I had to agree that the description fit me. There was a section on each interest area that had a list of words people would use to describe me such as “curious, trustworthy, and introspective”, and I was...
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...SELECTING AND USING ASSESSMENTS Introduction This chapter will address three issues: (a) the institutional assessment needs of workforce development organizations, (b) the assessment needs of individual youth to help make informed choices about their careers, and (c) the practical needs of practitioners for information about how to select and use different assessment tools. At the end of this chapter, Exhibit 3.1 contains information that can be used to help with the selection and use of assessments, including a directory of commonly used published tests. Meeting Institutional Assessment Needs Agencies and organizations in the workforce system use assessments to meet institutional needs in two ways-to determine a youth's eligibility for services and to document achievement of program goals by assessing the progress of program participants. The number of participants served and achievement of program goals can impact the amount of funding an organization receives. Funding for the youth programs considered in this guide may come from the Department of Education, the Department of Labor, other federal agencies, states, local governmental agencies, or a combination of these. Table 1.2 in Chapter 1 summarizes the eligibility and assessment requirements of IDEA, WIA Title I, and the Rehabilitation Act. More specific information on assessments mandated or permitted by several federal funding sources may be found in Appendix A. (Mandated assessments are those required...
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...Running head: ASSESSMENT TOOLS 1 Assessment Tools Paper Liberty University EDUC 307 June 1, 2016 Abstract The beauty in teaching is watching the brains of your scholars grow with knowledge. As educators we frequently use various tools to assess the gains that our scholars make. In order to successfully instruct intentional lessons, it is important to collect data about scholar interests, ability/intellectual levels, achievement levels, and personality types. Through the use of assessment tools like the Common Core Measures of Academic Progress (Common Core MAP), The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), The Student Interest Survey for Career Clusters, The Brigance Early Childhood Screens III, The Millon Adolescent Personality Inventory, and The Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Personality Indicator. Interests 1. The Student Interest Survey for Career Clusters assesses scholars interest through the use of a survey where scholars are expected to circle up to seven activities in each of sixteen boxes that describe what they like to do. This is an extensive survey that asks the same three questions in each of the sixteen boxes, however the list of answer choices provided varies each time. This survey takes around fifteen minutes to complete via paper and pencil. This survey is available in both English and Spanish and can be viewed and printed online. The...
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...variety of career exploration and development experiences designed to prioritize and focus your career search efforts, as well as develop your leadership, teamwork and communication skills required to position your career for success. All students are required to complete SMBA 0010 - Successful completion of this course will result in a ― S (satisfactory) grade on your transcript. The Professional Skills Course is delivered through a series of workshops, assignments, individual and group activities, guest lecturers, panel discussions and personalized one-to-one coaching cumulating in students presenting their Personal Career Strategy Plan in their final year of study. Learning Objectives 1. Utilize self-assessment tools to identify what skills, abilities and knowledge you offer and what career paths best match them. 2. Create a MBA professional resume, cover letter and “value proposition” statement. 3. Write impactful cover letters and other job search letters. 4. Develop strong interview skills. 5. Build your on-line Personal Brand through LinkedIn. Assignment 1 Career Leader Career Leader is a self-assessment tool developed by current and past Directors of Career Services at the Harvard Business School specifically for MBA students and used by over 100 of the world’s top MBA schools. You may be like many students entering business school who do not have a specific and clearly defined career objective. Career Leader will provide valuable feedback to you on what careers and organizational...
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...Abstract When making a career choice there are many variables students have to consider before making their final decision. Fortunately, students have support from teachers, counselors, parents and other stakeholders to assist them with their choices. Career counselors play a pivotal role in aiding students with this important step, by implementing the tools to guide them in discovering their interests and abilities and matching them with jobs that most appropriately fit their personality styles. A Career Counseling Assessment Programme allows the counselor the opportunity to scrutinise the range of career choices with the student after which the best choice is made in the student’s interest. This requires the counselor to be an objective thinker who is not easily influenced by emotion. This programme gives students the life skills needed to improve their self-concepts, become sentient of educational awareness, economic awareness, develop their skill competence, problem solving abilities and be generally prepared for the world of work. Introduction At some point in the life of students, whilst in the process of choosing a career, they encounter situations when they could benefit from honest advice. Career counselors provide this much needed guidance to students so that they can triumph over this overwhelming process. In the school system career counseling is a student-centered support service where students are guided through the career planning process by...
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...Assignment: Section 8: Integrated summary of assessment results in relation to the personal information from Stage 1, including career implications. Write a report summarizing the results of the four assessment instruments. Report each instrument individually, and then discuss the ways in which the separate results reinforce or contradict each other. Demonstrate how the results of the assessments relate to the personal subjective information gathered in Stage 1. Finally, based on all of the data, suggest some criteria for occupations that might be a good fit for this individual, and why you came to those conclusions. (Suggested total pages: 8 to 12) To help develop a better understanding of Hira’s vales, interests, personality type, and strengths, Hira completed four assessment instruments. In this paper, the results of the four assessment instruments will be discussed. In addition, this paper will compare and contrast the individual results of the four assessment instruments and her personal history gathered earlier. Lastly, this paper will suggest some...
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...Assessment for Career Counselor Name: Lecturer: Course Name: Date Assessment for Career Counselor Introduction Career assessment is a process of assessing a person’s interests, skills, personality traits, and values. A person can discover what career suits them best by taking an assessment. If a person’s scores are high in all the areas of assessment, they are assured the job suits them. A career evaluation process involves completing career assessments. These assessments are usually administered by a career counselor. The assessments are not tests since there are no right or wrong answers. The assessment allows a person to see their scores in various careers based on how they answer questions regarding their interests, skills, values and personality traits. Most people use this as a means to make solid career choices (Deborah, 2013). Process of Assessment Standardization is a way to establish uniform procedures to be used in an assessment. Assessment results should be as objective as possible in order to be considered valid and meaningful. Standardized assessment can be ensured by procedures before, during and after testing. (American Speech- Language-Hearing Association, 2015) Before Testing Test developers should provide evidence of what the test measures and the strengths and limitations of the test including the level of precision of test scores. The content and skills that are to be tested are selected and the tests are developed. The students should well prepared...
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...[pic] | | |Career Planning: | Self Assessment | Career Exploration | Job Search | | | | | |Overview | | | |Self-Assessment / Knowing Yourself | |Look within yourself to discover your interests, skills, personality traits, and values. Also ask friends, family members, teachers, or | |mentors if they see the same qualities in you as you see in yourself. Simply ask: | |What do I like to do? | |What activities do I find fun, motivating, interesting and enjoyable? | |What skills and abilities do...
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...Practice Questions 1. Self assessment tools can be useful in your career planning by a. Helping you prepare a personal profile 2. In contrasts to formal tests, informal measures a. Rely on subjective opinions 3. People who believe that rewards in life are generally outside their control a. Have an external locus of control 4. Your career interests include your favorite kinds of work activities. Most of these interests a. Will still be enjoyable after many years 5. Career interest assessments a. Identify occupations or occupational groups that most likely match your interests 6. Recent research about life stages suggests that a. Adults make dramatic changes in their personal lives and careers as their core values change 7. The works of John Holland and Carl Jung serve as the basis for two major career assessment approached related to a. Personality 8. According to Duane Brown’s career model a. People have different values because they have different experiences and opportunities 9. ESTP is an example of a. Myers Briggs temperament type 10. Among the three most common types of measurement in a complete battery ability tests, you should expect to be tested on a. Psychomotor abilities 11. The College Level Examination Program is an example of a. Achievement measures 12. In assessing your skills...
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