Question

Which of the following steps in the career management process involves psychological tests such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory?
1. Self-assessment
2. Action planning
3. Accuracy check
4. Reality check
5. Goal setting

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Self-assessment

Explanation:

Career Management process is conscious planning of one's activities & engagements in jobs, for better financial & psychological fulfilment.

It has 5 important steps : Self Assessment, Reality Check, Goal Setting, Action Planning.

Self Assessment Stage involves gathering information from employees; to determine their career interests, values, aptitudes & behavioural tendencies. This stage often involves psychological tests of the employees, to evaluate profession or job profiles suitable to their personality types. Eg : MBTI test is an introspective self report psychological test; depicting people's preferences, worldly perceptions, decision making. SCII test is a career counselling tool, used to analyse candidate compatible career.