Career Services from Measurability

 Psychometric Testing and Career Tests can help you with career direction and career planning. They provide objective information to help you understand yourself better. There are a wide variety of tools available on the market across personality, motivation and interest. Career Coaches and Career Guidance Officers normally use these tools to help individuals find the right career path.

 An interest inventory is a popular assessment tool used to facilitate career planning and career direction. We use SHL’s Career Pathfinder which is one of the leading career interest tests on the market.

Career Pathfinder

Career Pathfinder will identify where your interest lies against 6 interest areas – People, Enterprise, Data, Resources, Artistic & Ideas.

An example – If you have a preference for people.

People – Individuals who prefer this area like to work with people and enjoy working in groups.  They are likely to enjoy duties that involve caring or helping people with their problems.  A preference “people” may suggest someone who likes coaching, teaching, or developing others. Jobs may be found in Medical, Health, Education, Training, Advising, Travel, Hospitality or Sports

For information about career assessment tools contact Measurability. We work with individuals everyday helping them get their careers back on track.

There are many resources available to individuals who are seeking career support in Ireland. Some of these resources are free and other you will have to pay. The paid option is not an option for some individuals but other see the value in paying for a professional service. Either way there is something for everyone’s budget in this post.

FREE CAREER ADVICE & RESOURCES

Internet – There is a wealth of information on the internet which can be found on traditional site or career blogs. There is information of career direction, some free career tests and information on writing a CV or preparing for interview. The biggest difficulty with this resource is that much of the information is not much good. If you know what you are looking for you can locate some valuable information.

Career Guidance Service – Many schools and colleges have a free career guidance service. The only problem is that you will probably have to be attending the institution to access. But you might try your luck as a quick 15 minute phone call may prove helpful.

HR Departments – HR professionals in your organisation or a previous organisation may be able to help you out. These professional have a wealth of experience in Recruitment, Training & Development.

Recruitment Agencies – Recruitment agencies are not a career resource but you may come across a nice recruitment consultant who could give you advice on your CV or interview preparation. Unlikely to provide career direction advice and if they do ask yourself is there and agenda with the advice.

Outplacement Consultants – If your company has been hit with redundancy then this resource may be provided. If it is the company will normally pay for it. This can prove an invaluable resource.

Friends & Family – Normally I would recommend steering clear of this advice unless they are in the above categories.

PAID CAREER ADVICE & RESOURCES

Measurability – A professional service offering Career direction, career assessments, job search strategies, CV writing and interview coaching