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Career aptitude test
« on: May 15, 2017, 08:14:43 PM »
Anybody know of any decent ones?  I know someone who is looking for one and keeps running into sites he describes as shady at best.  I would appreciate any (well, not "ANY"... I know this crew) some good recommendations, if possible.'

Really, asking for a friend.
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Re: Career aptitude test
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2017, 08:48:59 PM »
I remember taking one in high school, at the same time we took the ASVAB. The aptitude test said I would do well in science, law or healthcare.  And oddly enough, I ended up working in all three.

When I did this later as part of Executive Leadership Development, they had us take the MAPP, the Strong Interest Inventory and the MBTI tests.  I think all of those are supposed to be reputable.
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Re: Career aptitude test
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2017, 09:16:18 PM »
Thanks, MillCreek.  He's looking for a "low cost" test that he can take online.  I found a link for him on the MAPP test.  Looks to me like it might be what he's looking for.
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Re: Career aptitude test
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2017, 12:28:51 AM »
The ASVAB is free.... ;)
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Re: Career aptitude test
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2017, 12:51:49 AM »
Quote from: Amy Schumer on May 16, 2017, 12:28:51 AM
The ASVAB is free.... ;)

If only I could convince him...
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Re: Career aptitude test
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2017, 12:00:21 PM »
You can ask for the complete report, as they do break it down into various areas  http://www.goarmy.com/learn/understanding-the-asvab.html

It will at least give them some idea of what they are "good at"..
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Re: Career aptitude test
« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2017, 05:28:31 PM »
The ASVAB can't mean much if a slack-jawed neanderthal like me can get the 99th percentile.  So I made the smart move and chose the infantry.  [ar15]
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Re: Career aptitude test
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2017, 10:07:06 PM »
Quote from: Amy Schumer on May 16, 2017, 12:00:21 PM
You can ask for the complete report, as they do break it down into various areas  http://www.goarmy.com/learn/understanding-the-asvab.html

It will at least give them some idea of what they are "good at"..

Getting "them" to report on site and in person to take the test would be a feat in itself.  He's not anti-military,  but he is not the best at dealing with others' authority.



Quote from: Devonai on May 16, 2017, 05:28:31 PM
The ASVAB can't mean much if a slack-jawed neanderthal like me can get the 99th percentile.  So I made the smart move and chose the infantry.  [ar15]

Oh, he's smart.  It's just that problem with authority issue.  Give him a task and let him go at it, good.  Give him a task and direct his actions, no good.
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