Asked by Ankit Agrawal | 8th of April 2020
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Most of test theory (psychometrics) derives from one of three conceptual and associated statistical models: (a) classical test theory, derived from factor analysis; (b) generalizability theory, derived from the analysis of variance; (c) item response models, derived from latent trait theory.
Psychometric Career Assessment depends upon the Career Psychometric and Skills & Abilities Assessment based on MBTI and Holland Personality type.
Career Psychometrics are :-
1) Career Personality
2) Career Interest
3) Career Values
Skills & Abilities Assessments are :-
1) Verbal
2) Numerical
3) Logical
4) Social
5) Clerical
6) Visualization
7) Mechanical
8) Leadership
9) Memorization
Psychometrics is the field of study concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement ,which includes the measurement of knowledge, abilities, attitudes and personality traits. The field is primarily concerned with the study of differences between individuals. FECHNER, the early German Psychophysiologist is known as the father of Psychometrics.
For career assessment carl jung “personality theory (jung meant that people were defined by their characteristics within the following four groups: Extroversion_Introversion, Sensing_ Intuition, Thinking _Feeling, Judging_ Perceiving.
Holland”s theory of career choice (RIASEC) Holland found that people needing help with career decisions can be supported by underesting their resememblence the six vocational personality types : Realistic[R] Investigative[I] Artistic[A] Social[S] Enterprising[E] Conventional [C]
Varks theory of career choice - The acronym VARK stands for VISUAL, Aural, Read / Write and Kinesthetic sensory modalities are used for learning information.
Howard Gardener's theory of multiple intelligencies. These multiple intelligencies range from the use of words, numbers, pictures, music, to the importance of social interactions, introspection, physical movement and being in tune and nature.
Daniel Goleman an American psychologist, who helped to popularize emotional intelligence. It has five elements : Self_awareness, Self_regulation, Motivation, Empathy, Socialskills
Several theories have been used to design psychometric tests used for career guidance. And all the theories are widely accepted: one is Holland theory, another is Jung's theory of personality types. Another common theory is Big five personality traits. So it is not uncommon to see different types of tests being used in different places.
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Generally for a career assessment any one or more combination in a psychometric concepts would be applied namely verbal,numeric,inductive,error check ,diagramatic and more importantly logical reasoning for effective career evaluation.
There are many psychometric theories used in career assessment.
But one of the theory that interest me the most is called Holland personality type theory.
According to this theory there are six type of personalities that like to work in six type of different environments.
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