It is harder than ever to be an independent young adult these days. The young adult years are already a confusing time, then it’s compounded with the increase in anxiety disorders, the cost of living being higher than wages paid, and career landscaping changing rapidly. It’s increasingly more difficult for young adults to have and maintain direction.
There are some assessments of which can help determine strengths and weaknesses; providing insights on individual skills, interests, brain functions, learning styles, unique personality types, potential career paths and ultimately paint a helpful picture for direction.
Holland Codes (RIASEC)
RIASEC Stands for Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional. This test determines aspirations, skills and interests for helping in career choices.
CliftonStrengths
CliftonStrengths measures and examines exceptional personal strengths through natural recurring behaviors, thinking and talents.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
The Myers-Briggs test is tried and true and was developed many decades ago. It was developed to measure and assign a person into one of sixteen personality types. These personality types will fall into a combination of Ior E for introversion/extraversion, S or I for sensing/intuition, T or F for thinking/feeling, and J or P for judging/perceiving. This was inspired from Jung’s theory and has been used as the standard personality test is most institutions.
DISC Assessment
The DISC assessment is a measure of interpersonal behavior skills often used in workplace settings. The DISC theory is one of the original personality tests. It helps give an understanding of what drives us, especially in a workplace environment. DISC is an acronym for four basic behavior styles: Drive, Influence, Support and Clarity. This test is a tool that can help you find your ideal career, team up with compatable people and improve productivity in the workplace.
Enneagram Personality Test
The Enneagram categorizes individuals into nine different types based on their core motivations and fears. Each type has a distinct way of seeing and interacting with the world; personally and professionally.
VARK Learning Styles Inventory
VARK stands for Visual, Aural, Read/Write, Kinesthetic. This test is specific in pin-pointing how we learn.
Multiple Intelligences Test
Invented by Dr. Howard Gardner, professor and scientist at Harvard University, the MI test is a Study of nine different Intelligence compositions; Linguistic, Spatial, Intrapersonal, Logical/Mathematical, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Musical, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Existential and Naturalist.
EQ (Emotional Intelligence) Test.
The EQ test measures emotional intelligence in five key areas; self-regulation, self-awareness, empathy, motivation and social skills, of which all are proven key indicators for success in life.
Grit Scale
The Grit Scale measures the extent to which individuals are able to maintain focus, interest and perseverance. This test gauges the level of effort a person will naturally give in order to obtain a goal.
If you or anyone you know is interested in getting a professional assessment, contact us here for a referral.
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