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Vocational Assessments Flashcards

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What does the Self Directed Search (SDS) measure?

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The Self Directed Search (SDS) helps individuals identify careers that align with their interests, abilities, and personality types.

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What is the fundamental premise of the SDS?

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People are happier and more productive when they work in environments that match their personality types.

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What is the age range for the SDS?

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14 years +

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What are the 6 personality types in the RIASEC Model?

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Realistic
Investigative
Artistic
Social
Enterprising
Conventional

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What are key attributes for Realistic personality?

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Realistic

Practical, hands-on, physical, tool-oriented

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What would be examples of suitable careers for Realistic personality?

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Realistic

Engineer, electrician, mechanic, farmer, carpenter.

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What are key attributes for Investigative personality?

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Investigative

Analytical, intellectual, scientific, explorative

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What would be examples of suitable careers for Investigative personality?

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Investigative

Scientist, researcher, laboratory technician, psychologist, data analyst.

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What are key attributes for Artistic personality?

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Artistic

Creative, expressive, original, imaginative

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What would be examples of suitable careers for Artistic personality?

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Artistic

Artist, musician, writer, graphic designer, actor.

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What are key attributes for Social personality?

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Social

Helpful, empathetic, cooperative, nurturing

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What would be examples of suitable careers for Social personality?

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Social

Teacher, counsellor, social worker, nurse, human resources specialist

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What are key attributes for Enterprising personality?

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Enterprising

Persuasive, energetic, ambitious, leadership-oriented

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What would be examples of suitable careers for Enterprising personality?

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Enterprising

Manager, salesperson, entrepreneur, lawyer, politician

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What are key attributes for Conventional personality?

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Conventional

Organised, detail-oriented, methodical, efficient

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What would be examples of suitable careers for Conventional personality?

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Conventional

Accountant, administrative assistant, data analyst, financial analyst, librarian

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What is the main output of the SDS?

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A 3 letter code (Holland code) that indicates the individual’s top 3 personality types in order of prominence

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What are supplemental outputs for the SDS?

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Based on the 3 letter Holland code, the output includes:

Interest Profile
Career Suggestions
Education and Training Recommendations
Work Environment Fit

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What are the applications for the SDS?

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Career Exploration
Job Search
Counselling and Coaching
Organisational Structure

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Does the SDS require a psychologist to administer and/or interpret?

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No - the Self-Directed Search (SDS) does not require a psychologist to administer or interpret. It is designed to be a self-administered and self-scored tool that individuals can complete on their own.

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Is there Australian normative data for the SDS?

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Yes

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What is the purpose of the Strong Interest Inventory (SII)?

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The Strong Interest Inventory (SII) aims to provide insights into an individual’s interests, helping them make informed decisions about their career paths, educational options, and personal development.

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What is the theoretical background for the SII?

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John Holland’s RIASEC model

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What is the age range for the SII?

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14 years +

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What are the applications for the SII?

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Career Development
Educational Guidance
Organisational Development

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What are the 4 scales of the SII?

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General Occupational Themes

Basic Interest Scale

Occupational Scale

Personal Style Scale

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What is the output of the SII?

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Scores for each of the scales:
- General Occupational Themes (includes Holland code)
- Basic Interest Scale
- Occupational Scale
- Personal Style Scale

Recommendations for career, education, and work environment

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When would you use the SII instead of the SDS?

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The SII provides a more detailed and comprehensive analysis of an individual’s interests, often requiring professional interpretation, while the SDS is designed for quick, self-guided career exploration.

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