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What is a Career Aptitude Test?

A career aptitude test is a type of career quiz that measures natural talents and abilities. Aptitude tests are helpful when contemplating career change or discovering new career opportunities. Aptitude questions are focused on skills, knowledge and tasks you perform, and the results will point to areas of strength and weakness to help identify where you excel.

Some aptitude tests focus on specific types of jobs or industries, and will test your likeliness of performing well in a particular field of employment. For example, the results will help identify a career path tailored to your natural abilities and allow you to assess which career opportunities fit your strengths, such as sales careers, healthcare careers or finance careers. Aptitude testing also can also point to specific jobs, such as administrative assistant, lawyer, accountant, or social worker.

If you are currently looking for a job, the knowledge you gain by taking a career test can be useful in job interviews. With a deeper understanding of yourself, you will be able to highlight your unique abilities and connect the dots to career opportunities. On the other hand, if you are currently employed, a career aptitude test can help you identify potential areas of improvement so you can perform better on the job or improve your chances of promotion.

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Who Should Take a Career Aptitude Test?

Anyone who would like to learn about themselves, especially people who are:
  • interested in changing jobs or careers;
  • looking for a job and want to consider all their options;
  • curious about how their strengths apply to different careers;
  • returning to the workforce after an extended absence due to travel or raising a family; or
  • early retirees who are interested in finding rewarding ways of spending their time

Which Aptitude Test Should I Take?

There are several types of aptitude tests available online, but their quality varies greatly. You should look for a test that is scientifically validated, which means it was developed according to the rules of the scientific method. A scientifically validated test will provide you with the in-depth information you will need to make an important career decision. LiveCareer offers an online aptitude test that is scientifically validated, which has been taken by more than a million people.

Do I Need a Career Counselor to Take a Career Aptitude Test?

Not necessarily. Someone specializing in career counseling can help you interpret the results of your test, but many people look at the report and interpret the results themselves.
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