Since the beginning of scientific mapping of various psychological aspects in the 19th century, many strides have been made in this space of scientific measurement of psychological make-up.
Today, it is possible to correctly measure one’s Aptitudes, Personality and Interests through valid and reliable psychometric assessment. While most of the assessment instruments have been developed in the west, there are a few that have been developed in India with the context of Indian students in mind. While selecting a particular assessment, it is important to note:
- Whether the test is reliable, i.e., how stable or consistent a measure the test is, and the strength of its validity, i.e., how well it actually measures what it claims to measure.
- The nature of the group of people on whom the test was standardized which allows one to see how his/her performance on a particular test compares with that of other people.
- The technical details of the test construction and rationale. Don’t just make a superficial inspection of an instrument’s surface characteristics.
A robust career assessment and advisory program is one which adopts a holistic approach in establishing an individual’s talents and abilities and their suitability for different types of careers. It should be a conclusive program, which clarifies the confusion usually prevalent amongst the students, and recommends the most suited career(s).
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