The power of psychometric assessments

Help our kids choose the right subjects at school and university Many parents with teenage kids will attest that they all face or are about to face the daunting task of assisting their teenagers in choosing the right subjects at school or university, starting their journey on their career path.

I am passionate about this topic as I remember my days in high school, the advice offered to me by teachers and career advisors was to choose 'Chemistry, Physics and 3 Unit Maths'. My career path has led me towards sales and marketing roles and, more recently, towards business consulting, learning and development occupations. Stating the obvious... they were wrong.

Similarly at university I chose a double major in Marketing and Accounting. Half way through my accounting subjects I realised that I was not an accounting type of guy, and yes, I changed my major.

As a psychometric assessments practitioner I am happy to announce that there are assessment tools that can assist you and your teenagers in choosing their career path. There is a relationship between occupations and personality type.

Other advantages of using psychometric assessment instruments, they enable personal transformation by giving your teenagers a powerful tool for improving how they communicate, learn and work.

The report together with our consultation will give you a great deal of insight to help you assist your teenager to make informed decisions about their future:

• Careers that reflect their interests

• Possible education and training programs

• Satisfying work environments

• Identify job families, or broad occupational categories, to help get them started in their career search

• Choose a specific job or career

• Select a University or college major or course of study

• Identify strengths and potential weaknesses of their type for the career search process

• Plan their career development strategy and action steps

There are a few instruments that can be used in the career assessment process, it is important that you have a discussion with your certified practitioner to access the instrument that best suits your needs.

A clear direction of your child's career path can help them make the best decisions about training, education and personal development. Many disciplines require specific degrees and certifications. Understanding the requirements of your child's chosen path will allow you to assist your child in planning to prepare them for the career they want.

Many may think that this is an expensive exercise, this is not the case.

Start exploring career options today, for an obligation free discussion call Productive Sales and Marketing today on +61 423454033 or e-mail me on robert@productivesm.com.au

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