Career Planing based on Aptitude Testing for English Medium Students

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By

Prof. C.F. Joseph

Leadership & Personality Development Programme

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CAREER PLANNING

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Planning Your Career

Laying Golden Eggs

Happy the man who finds

something he loves to do to make a

living."Born To Excel"

He is doing what he loves and enjoys

doing it and therefore he is not

working at all. "Born To Excel"

Rather he is having a good time. He never gets bored with his

work and rarely gets tired of it.

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He also makes a very good income from it.

So if you are lucky, do what you love to make

your living."Born To Excel"

If you are not so lucky, then learn to LOVE what you get to do to

make a living and avoid boredom and

stress in life."Born To Excel"

There are levels of motivation and

commitment at work that makes work either very boring and stressful or

very enjoyable and fulfilling in life.

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Failing to plan is planning to fail.

Why Plan?

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Why Plan?

Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal.

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Life is a journey. Every

journey must have a destination.

Would anyone travel to nowhere?

He who has no goals goes ‘gol gol’

( going in circles)

Why Plan?

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Every young person must set clear goals

early in lifeabout a career in life to live a worthy life.

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The most appropriate time to plan a career is teenage.

Are you like Alice in Wonderland

Or are you like Bill Clinton at 17?

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Career must be based on Aptitudes, Interests

and Personality factors.

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Indian children have to make a crucial decision on their Academic Track when entering the XI

class.

If that decision is right based on one’s Aptitudes,Interest and Personality

factors keeping a profession clearly in mind, then success

is assured."Born To Excel"

If that choice is wrong, then the

entire life will be one of stress and will mostly end up in

failure."Born To Excel"

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Your Strong Points

• Special Abilities• What Do You Do Well?• What Do You Not Do Well?• Getting More Strong Points• Matching Strong Points with Job

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Aptitude TestsWith modern psychometric testing tools, today students are able to take that decision almost as precisely as a thermometer telling one’s temperature.

Aptitude Tests measure the strength

of various foundations of

careers for a student."Born To Excel"

Areas tested.Verbal Reasoning. (Command of English)

Numerical Ability. (Arithmetical/Mathematical Skills)

Abstract Reasoning. (Thinking and Reasoning Ability)

 Space Relations. (Artistic Ability)

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Mechanical Reasoning. (Ability to understand applied physics)

 Clerical Speed and Accuracy.

(Eye, hand, brain co-ordination) Spelling. (English Words)

Grammar. (Command of English Grammar)

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Verbal Reasoning30 Minutes.Tests Linguistic Intelligence

Required in certain careers such as

Journalism, Teaching, Law, Creative

Copy Writing, Public Speaking. etc.

This test tells you how precise you are

with accurate use of words and it tests

your Verbal Reasoning Ability.

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• Numerical Ability. 30 Minutes.

This tests your Numerical Intelligence.

This is very important in careers such as Engineering, Accountancy, Banking, Those with high degree of Numerical Skills perform at higher levels of careers in general.

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The test requires completing 40 arithmetical problems. Next to each problem there are five answers. Choose the correct answer.

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Abstract Reasoning 25 Min.

Tests your Thinking ability, Reasoning Ability, Problem

Solving Ability, etc.

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This test gives you an indicationof the Speed of the Chip you are

fitted with.• Those who score very high on this

test normally performs at a higher level all though professional and personal life.

• High caliber jobs require high caliber chip in the brain. This is a crucial test.

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Space Relations 30 Minutes.

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This tests your ability to think in Three Dimension.

• For careers like Architecture, Fashion Designing, Interior Designing, Animation, Graphics, Sculpting, Commercial Art etc.this skill is very important.

• Even for a surgeon to have correct sense of depth perception, this skill helps a lot.

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• Mechanical Reasoning30 Minutes

Step 5

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This tests your ability to understand and apply basic mechanical

principles.

• Careers such as Motor Mechanic, Fitters, Production Engineers, Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Product Designers etc. require this skill to be successful.

• Anyone with poor scores in this will find most Engineering Education very difficult.

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Clerical Speed&

Accuracy Test

Step 6

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This tests your ability to work withSpeed and Accuracy.

There are many jobs that require both speed and accuracy. Most clerical jobs demand this.

Also proof readers, accountants, journalists,

Data entry jobs, bank tellers, etc.

This skills comes in handly in almost every

job you do.

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Language Usage.

Spelling 10 Mts.

Tests how good your are with yourSpelling capability in English.

Step 7

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Step 7

W Man

X Gurl

Y Catt

Z Dog

Right Wrong W

Right Wrong X Right Wrong Y Right Wrong Z

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Sentence completion 25 Mts.

How good are in

English Grammar?

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Differential Aptitude Test Result

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55

80 80

20

90 90

30

VR NA AR SR MR CA SP ST

NAME: ALEX MATHEWS, AGE: 15, GRADE: X

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Your Occupational InterestActor/Actress L D IAdvertising executive L D IArchitect L D IArt Museum director L D IArt Teacher L D IArtist L D IArtist’s model L D IAstronomer L D IAthletic director L D IAuctioneer L D IAuthor of children’s books L D IAuthor of novels L D IAuthor of scientific books L D IAuto mechanic L D IAuto racer L D IBank Teller L D IBeauty and hair care consultant L D IBiologist L D IBookkeeper L D IBuilding contractor L D I

Mark

“Like”

“Dislike”

or

“Indifferent”

against each

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Your Subjects InterestAgriculture L D IAlgebra L D IArithmetic L D IArt L D IReligious studies L D IBookkeeping L D IBotany L D ICalculus L D IChemistry L D ICivics L D IDramatics L D IEconomics L D IEnglish composition L D IGeometry L D IHome Economics L D IIndustrial arts L D IJournalism L D ILiterature L D IMathematics L D IMechanical Drawing L D I

Mark

“Like”

“Dislike”

or

“Indifferent”

against each

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Your Activities InterestMaking speech L D IDoing research work L D IRepairing a clock L D ICooking L D IOperating Machinery L D IWriting reports L D IDiscussing politics L D ITaping a sprained ankle L D IAdjusting a carburetor L D IGoing to a religious service L D IHeading a civic improvement project L D IRaising flowers and vegetables L D IInterviewing job applicants L D ITeaching children L D ITeaching adults L D IMeeting and directing people L D ITaking responsibility L D ISewing L D IMaking charts L D IDecorating a room with flowers L D I

Mark

“Like”

“Dislike”

or

“Indifferent”

against each

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Your People Interest

Mark

“Like”

“Dislike”

or

“Indifferent”

against each

Military officers L D IArtistic persons L D IForeigners L D IBallet dancers L D INon conformists L D IPeople who assume leadership L D IReligious people L D IAggressive people L D IPhysically sick people L D IBabies L D IVery old people L D IEmotional people L D IThrifty people L D IMusical geniuses L D IOutspoken people L D IFashionably dressed people L D IProminent business people L D IAthletic people L D IOutstanding scientists L D IPeople who live dangerously L D I

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Choice between two activities

Mark

your

choice

from

the two

Airline pilot Airline ticket agentTaxicab driver Police officerHeadwaiter/Hostess Light house keeperDeveloping plans Carrying out plansDealing with things Dealing with peopleTaking a chance Playing it safeOutside work Inside workWorking for yourself Obeying others ordersSuperintendent in Hospital Warden of a prisonPhysical activity Mental activityDog trainer Juvenile parole officerThrilling activities Quite safe activitiesTeacher SalespersonMusic and art events Athletic eventsReading a book Watching TVAppraising real estate Repairing antiquesHaving few close friends Having many acquaintancesMarried to a researcher Married to sales executiveImport export business Working in research labGoing to play Going to dance

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Your characteristics

Mark

“Yes”,

“Don’t know”,

or

“No”

Usually start activities in my group Y D NHave more than my share of novel ideas Y D NWin friends easily Y D NMake decisions immediately Y D NPrefer working alone rather than on committees Y D NHave mechanical ingenuity Y D NAm concerned about philosophical problems Y D NCan prepare successful advertisements Y D NStimulate ambitions of my associates Y D NCan write concise, well organized report Y D NEnjoy tinkering with small hand tools Y D NCan smooth out disagreements between people Y D NPut drive into an organization Y D NHave patience when teaching others Y D N

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Are you :Factual Sensitive?Lively Calm?Aggressive Passive?Extrovert Introvert?Tall Short?High I.Q Average or Low I.Q?Good Looking Average or unattractive?Healthy Unhealthy?Motivated Take it easy?Ambitious Low Drive?Leader Follower?Confident Diffident?Responsible Irresponsible?

Your personality factors

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Personality Factors

• Reserved, detached, critical, cool?

• or

• Outgoing, warm-hearted, easy going,

• and participating?

• Concrete Thinking or Abstract Thinking?

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Personality Factors

• Affected by feelings, easily upset, changeable?

• Or

• Emotionally stable, faces reality, calm?

Phlegmatic, deliberate, inactive or

Excitable, impatient, overactive,demanding?

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Personality Factors

• Obedient, mild, conforming or

• Assertive, independent, aggressive, stubborn?

• Sober, prudent, serious or

• Happy-go-lucky, impulsive, enthusiastic?

• Expedient, evades rules, feels no obligations? Or Conscientious, persevering, rule bound?

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Personality Factors• Shy, restrained, diffident, timid or• Ventursome, socially bold, unihibited,

spontaneous?• Tough-minded, self-reliant, reaslistic, no-

nonsense or Tender-minded, dependent, over-protected, sensitive?

• Vigorous, goes readily with group, zestful, given to action or Doubting,obstructive, individualistic, reflective, unwillinng to act?

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Personality Factors• Placid, self-assured, confident, serene? or

• Apprehensive, worrying, depressive,troubled?

• Group-dependent, a joiner and sound follower? or Self-sufficient, prefers own decisions, resourceful?

• Undisciplined, self-conflict, follows own urges, careless of protocol? Or Controlled, Socially-precise, self-disciplined?

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Personality Typesby Holland

• 1.Mechanical

• 2.Investigative

• 3.Social

• 4.Conventional

• 5.Enterprising

• 6.Artistic

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What next?From all possible sources find out More Information about your preferred job. Level of training required in getting that job. Advantages/disadvantages of the position Financial aspects of getting there. Financial rewards ones you have made it Future potential for growth.

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The Arts

• Visual Arts

• Performing Arts: Drama

• Performing Arts: Music

• Performing Arts: Dance

• Craft Arts

• Modeling

Interest Area

Life without goal - football field without goal posts

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Sciences

• Physical Sciences

• Life Sciences

• Laboratory Technology

Interest Area

If you are like Alice in Wonderland, your life will be Malice in Blunderland

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Protective

• Safety and Law Enforcement

• Security Services

Interest Area

Technology opens up new opportunities. Be alert.

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Mechanical

• Engineering Technology

• Craft Technology

• Land and Water Vehicle Operation

• Materials Control

• Crafts

• General Work Mechanical

Interest Area

Yesterday’s methods are displaced by today’s methods

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Industrial

• Production Work

• Quality Control Work

• General Work

Interest Area

Keep on learning - the only way to success

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Accommodating

• Hospitality Services

• Beauty Services

• Passenger Services

• Customer Services

• Attendant Services

Interest Area

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Humanitarian

• Nursing and Therapy

• Patient Care

• Child Care

• Caring for the Elderly

Interest Area

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Leading Influencing

• Educational Services

• Library Services

• Vocational Training Services

• Rules Enforcement

Interest Area

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Physical Performing

• Sports

• Physical Feats

Interest Area

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Business

• Record Keeping

• Business RoutineCommunication

Interest Area

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Sales/Management areas

• Sales and customer service areas prodive lots of professional opportunities for those with good interpersonal and communicaton skills.

• Management areas provide many opportunities for high caliber people in top positions in corporations.

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Computer

• Those with aptitude and interests in

• Computer related jobs have many openings

• in Hardware and Software and Networking

• related professons.

• Mere interests in playing computer games is no indication of professonal aptitude.

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Music, Films and Entertainment.

• Those with high degree of aptitude in these areas must keep their interests alive as a hobby while in school and college. Once they have accomplised some regular professional training and are sure of making a living, they may then look at these if these will give them a chance.

• The competition is so stiff that only a handful will make a good living in these and that too often for a short while. So just be careful.

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Bio-technology

• This is predicted to be the major source of employment in the next decades.

• However, before jumping in, make sufficient research as to what are the prospects in real terms while you are expected to be employed in the next ten to 20 years. If it is still a mirage, let us not chace it too early too far yet.

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Final Choice/Decision

• The Final choice must be that of the candidate. • Never force a career that he/she is not capable of

or interested in. If we force them to choose careers they are not able to cope with they will be totally lost and may even end up in disaster. Let us help our children to choose what they will succeed in. Let them choose it with a deep self analysis and a lot of prayer. Dear Parents , let us just support them. Thank you.

With the data provided by the students

Qualified educational psychologists and career

guidance specialists evaluate and interpret the data and prepare a

percentile graph and detailed two page report giving clear choice options for students.

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• DIFFERENTIAL APTITUDE TESTS.•  

• Please read this written report in conjunction with the enclosed percentile graph. The graph gives some indication of the level of performance of the student in areas we have tested. The graph indicates where the student stands on a scale from 0 to 100. The weakest would be on the bottom and the strongest would be on the top of the scale. The comparison is with all student population of his/her age and sex group. Please understand that students may be attending such a sophisticated test probably for the very first time in their lives. The results may have been slightly affected because of it.

•  • This written report is in place of the usual personal meeting and counseling session with the student and parents. However, full benefit for future performance improvement can be ensured only if

they follow the suggestions given during the counseling session.•  • Name:Deepthi Varghese. Female. Age14. Grade. X. • • 1. Verbal Reasoning.• Out of 50 sentences the student got 38 correct. The percentile score is 95.• This shows that the student is excellent in verbal reasoning ability in English. •  • 2. Numerical Ability.• Out of 40 arithmetical problems the student got 29 correct and 5 wrong. The• Percentile score is 90 . Shows very good aptitude in numerical skill. • 3. Abstract Reasoning.• This is the ability of the student to observe, think, reason and make decisions• on given problems. This does not really depend on any specific knowledge or skills gained • over the years or on the command of language. All problems are presented in picture form• and can be understood and dealt with by any one who has above mental abilities. In this test• The student got 42 correct answers and 3 wrong, leading to a percentile score of 95. This • Indicates that the student’s thinking logical reasoning, problem-solving abilities are excellent. In fact this is a test that indicates the real mental ability of a student. •  • A student with such score can normally perform exceptionally well in all other areas of academics to maintain top scores, if he/she takes interest and puts in reasonable amount of hard work with

consistence and persistence. • 4. Space Relations.• This is a test to see the student’s ability in three dimensional visual and spatial• Perception and thinking ability. The student obtained 51 correct and 12 wrong answers. • This gives a percentile score of 50. This shows the student is average in this skill. • Student’s basic artistic, designing, drawing, painting, sketching abilities come out in this test.•

• 5. Mechanical Reasoning. • This test brings out the level of understanding of applied physics• and demonstrates general aptitude in to science and engineering related areas. Student obtained• 28 correct and 22 wrong answers. The percentile score 25. Shows below average aptitude in physics and related science subjects. •

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• 6. Clerical Speed and Accuracy.

• This is a test indicating clerical skills demonstrated in efficient

• eye, brain and hand coordination. The student shows excellent degree of such accuracy.

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• 7. Spelling.

• Out of 100 words given to check spellings, the student got 91 correct and 8 wrong.

• The percentile score of 90 indicates that the student is excellent in this ability.

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• 8. Sentence Completion.

• This is a test of English Grammar. It is further related to over all command

• of English. Student got 46 correct and 9 wrong answers giving a percentile score of 45. This shows that the student is below average in English Grammar. There are many exercises that can help improve this area.

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• With this aptitude, interest and personality profile the student is able to take up studies leading to making a high caliber professional in any area of her liking.

• If she wishes to be an architect, she will be a very good one if she puts in a little bit of extra effort to perfect her drawing, sketching and designing skills over the next few years.

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• She could become a very good lawyer with the type of promise she gives in areas that matter namely

• abstract reasoning and verbal reasoning skills.

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• If she becomes just a psychologist she may not find challenge sufficient with the type of high caliber she is.

• It is better to take up science stream leaving out Biology and focus on some area of Engineering such as Electronics and communications, Electrical and Mechanical in that order.

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• Please put in a little more effort to improve scores even further in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in that order to shine in life.

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• The command of English too can be perfected if you dedicate a few minutes every day.

• She is a very talented person who is expected to achieve very high levels of success in life.

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• Please do not get disappointed or frustrated at the test results in certain areas. It must serve as an incentive to wake up and begin to improve...

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• Wish you good luck.

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• Dear Student,

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• If you wish to seek further clarification, please reach me on email josephcf@emirates.net.ae or call me on Tel. 00971 4 3356775 Dubai. UAE.

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• CF.Joseph

• “Born To Excel” Success Motivation Centre. Dubai. UAE.

• www.borntoexcel.org

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• DAT.Deepthi Varghese. Dammam

• 12/11/09.

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The tests are valid for english medium students

of

8th to 12th classes.

Cost of the test is very reasonable

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