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Vocational Assessment


At CPAC we provide vocational assessment for individuals, small businesses and companies. For "mass testing" we can arrange on-site visits and test administration. Contact us for further information.

What is vocational assessment?

Vocational assessment refers to the procedure whereby psychological test results help matching individuals with the right job or career path. Generally, vocational assessment results are used to answer two broad questions. One, to determine whether individuals meet certain job criteria, essential to successfully fulfill job requirements, and two, to help individuals find the right career path. The former is most often requested by employers to assist in the selection process of potential job candidates, whereas the later is often accessed by students interested know their vocational interest areas and by people facing career change.

How can vocational assessment help?

Vocational assessment helps reaching your full potential and will reward you financially in the long run. In terms of career satisfaction, there are few obstacles that can influence your sense of well being more than being stuck in a position that you don't like or not well matched with. If you force yourself weeks after weeks, years after years to do something that you don't really enjoy, chances are that you want to spend as little time with the activity as possible. Consequently, you will earn substantially less than pursuing a career path that is consistent with your personality attributes, interests and potentials. In contrast, when you gain personal satisfaction from your chosen career, it is likely that you will engage with the activity easily, even if it means working long hours.  

Vocational assessment aims to test different areas of your functioning, including personality, psychological well being, vocational interests and other, individually relevant factors to match you with the best possible career choice. Think of it as a long term investment. A well structured and individually tailored assessment can give you valuable information that you can use to make your final decision about your future career.        

What is involved?

A standard vocational assessment involves: 

- Face to face interview
  The interview is aimed at collecting relevant information, such as background, career path, significant life events and
  current circumstances. The goal is to place the assessment within the most accurate personal context that reflects not
  only vocational information, but the person as a whole.

- Psychological screening
  The psychological screening serves as a clinical measure to evaluate emotional functioning. The psychological tests
  used for the screening are determined at the time of the assessment. We aim to identify vulnerability factors,
  strengths and motivational elements.  
 
- Personality assessment
  The personality assessment is one of the core components of the overall procedure. As opposed to a personality
  assessment that provides an overall profile, we aim to specifically identify personality characteristics that are later
  matched with the vocational test results. Hence, we look for personality characteristics that are directly relevant for
  career choices.  

- Ability assessment
  The ability assessment component aims to identify intellectual and academic strengths and weaknesses. These
  include verbal and non-verbal abilities, reading, spelling and numerical calculations.      
 
- Vocational test battery
  We use vocational tests that were specifically developed and normed for Australians. This means that the test
  results rely on Australian standardisation samples. The test battery consists of tests that assess preferences for
  different work aspects (such as creativity, independence, self-development...etc.) and vocational interest areas (such
  as science, managerial, clerical...etc.).     

- Report 
  Our written reports are sent to you by registered mail, within two weeks of the assessment date. Immediate reports
  may be provided in special circumstances. These are prepared and mailed within two days of the assessment (Note:
  extra charge applies).

Fee structure

The standard fee for an individual assessment that involves a one hour interview, psychological screening, personality assessment, ability assessment, a battery of vocational tests and a report is $600. For "mass testing" fees, please enquire within. 


For an enquiry

Call: 0421 812 198
Email: Info@comprehensivepsychology.com.au