I bet you know someone who knows someone whose job is not related to the higher education course that they studied. In fact, statistics state that almost 80% of professionals on LinkedIn pursued higher education courses that have nothing to do with their current careers, and the reason is that they studied a course that was not the best fit for them. As if that was not alarming enough, about 40% of students drop out of universities in the first year.
We invest a lot of money in higher education; in fact, the annual amount spent on higher education in Africa stands at about $36 billion. That investment goes down the drain if students end up studying the wrong course. Not to mention the precious years that are wasted pursuing the wrong field.
That said, we know that making the right decision for your higher education and career is not easy, and most people get it wrong. So, how can we avoid making costly choices that lead to dead-ends? Psychometric Assessments! A Psychometric Assessment is a series of scientifically backed questions that are used to explore a person’s aptitudes, skills, attitudes, values and interests.
What do Psychometric Assessments Consist of & How Does it Work?
The assessment basically has a diligently designed set of aptitude and logical questions, which can be online and offline. The framework of questions is often interconnected by various technical advancements like machine learning used in Craydel’s online career match assessment, giving you more accurate results. The assessment does not fail or pass you on something. It just shows you what you are good at. For students who are confused about what to choose in their career, this is definitely the answer. The assessments provide a set of possible tracks to choose from and not just one. Another key advantage of online assessments is that it is available worldwide to all students.
What’s More Important than the Test is the Results.
For example, the report provided after completing Craydel’s Career Match Assessment, suggests the top 3 ideal careers for you, helps you understand your top career motivators, breaks down your career interests, and gives you an in-depth look at your aptitudes and personality. This is followed by evaluating the possible steps that you should take to kickstart your journey to a successful career, often led by Craydel’s career experts who guide you through the possible opportunities. What major and university to choose is obviously dependent on other details of the results as well as your interest. The assessment also reveals both your strengths and weaknesses. For a student who has a keen interest in an area but doesn’t have the necessary skills for it, this can be critical. There are a few cognitive areas that can improve with training.
Psychometric assessment is now a crucial part that students take before seeking career counselling and career development planning. During career counselling, both parents and students get to know the importance of this assessment since it is a very effective way to get to know your skills, talents, and interests. What’s more, most job recruiters these days often ask candidates to take psychometric tests as a way to standardize the recruitment process and determine the best fit. So, it’s better to know what you’re good at before choosing a career instead of putting in years of effort to reach the same conclusion.
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