 Step One Assess: Assessment Exercises
Exercise 3: Aptitude Assessment
This exercise helps you assess your aptitudes, which are abilities
that you naturally have. They may or may not be developed into full-fledged
skills.
For each item, list whether you think others would rate your
aptitude as high (H), medium (M) or low (L).
Search for jobs, such as those listed below, that require
your high aptitude tasks. Avoid work for which you have low aptitude.
To find more jobs that require these aptitudes, use the Search feature in
the OSCAR software. (See Step One: Assess for
more information.)
The ability to move fingers rapidly and to accurately
manipulate small objects. Used in playing guitar, doing puzzles and
sewing on buttons. Related occupations include Jeweler, Photographer,
Plumber and Tailor.
The ability to use eyes and arms / hands
and legs / feet rapidly and accurately in precise movements. Used in
playing football, moving furniture and dancing. Related occupations
include Hairdresser, Athlete, Machinist and Carpenter.
The ability to see detail in objects,
such as the shapes of figures and widths / lengths of lines. Used in
making sketches, sorting differently-sized nails and measuring areas
by sight. Related occupations include Architect, Artist, Surveyor
and Mechanic.
The ability to understand forms in space
and their relationships. Used in reading blueprints, solving geometric
problems and planning where to place furniture in a room. Related
occupations include Interior Designer, Drafter, Engineer and Air Traffic
Controller.
The ability to identify detail in written
or verbal material containing words or numbers. Used in taking telephone
messages, proofreading letters and checking bank statements. Related
occupations include Bookkeeper, Editor and Teller.
The ability to "catch on,"
to understand, reason and make judgments. Used in memorizing facts,
making decisions and reading instructions. Related occupations include
Musician, Historian and Teacher.
The ability to perform arithmetical work
quickly and accurately. Used in balancing a checkbook, estimating food
prices and figuring interest rates. Related occupations include Budget
Analyst, Nuclear Engineer, Bookkeeper and Loan Officer.
The ability to understand meanings of words and associated
ideas and use them effectively. Used in making speeches, giving messages
and writing reports. Related occupations include Clergy, Counselor,
Marketing Manager and Sales Reps.
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