My Career Assessment Vocational Evaluation Results

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I recently took a career/vocational assessment which was ordered by OVR. Here are some of my results and i'd like to know if anyone has obtained similar results on any tests like this:


Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Form 9 Level A

Number correct scores
Reading 24/25
Mathematics computation 16/25
Applied Mathmatics 16/25
Total Mathematics 32/50
Language 22/25

Grade equivalent

12.9+
9.0
12.9+
10.9
12.9+


The TABE scores indicate an average to above average achievement level in Reading, Applied Math and Language for his age and educational background and an average level in Math Computation and Total Math.


Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal-(WGCTA)
Abilities assessed include: Inference, Recognition of Assumptions, Deduction, Interpretation, and Evaluation of Arguments.

Scores compared to students in a junior/community college.

Total Raw Score70

*(97th) Percentile indicates Mr. Horus has a high amount of critical thinking ability.

(The examiner claimed my score on this WGCTA was the highest he's ever seen-Horus)


Aptitudes

Clerical Test-Clerical Perception, Measures Speed and Accuracy

Number Raw Score 32 / 64th percentile High average amount of aptitude

Names Raw Score 29 / 58th percentile Average amount of aptitude


Norms used: Adult population (male and female)


Dvorine-Color Discrimination Test Responses to to dark, light and numbers-Normal, No R/G Defect

TAP-Talent Assessment Program


Dexterity w/out tools Small 44th Percentile Average amount of aptitude
Dexterity w/out tools Large 4th Percentile Low amount of aptitude

Norms used: Adult population (male and female)



Observed Work Behaviors

Mr. Horus was punctual for his appointments, was casually dressed and adequately groomed. Mr. Horus possesses average verbal communication skills but appeared anxious throughout the evaluation. Mr. Horus concentrated on task assignments and was focused during the evaluation process. Mr. Horus paid attention to and followed directions. Mr. Horus completed all tasks and displayed an ability to work independently. Mr. Horus displayed signs of stress and nervousness but appeared to be motivated and expressed a specific interest in additional training. General endurance, stamina, physical work speed and accuracy appeared adequate.

Medical and/or Psychological History


Mr. Horus reported no visual or hearing impairities, health problems or physical disabilities, no criminal record or history of substance abuse. Mr. Horus stated learning disabilites, financial issues and emotional problems. Documentation reported learning issues and emotional problems.



Vocational Implications of Personality


Mr. Horus is a "Precisionist" and may feel stress when he does not have all the facts or important information needed to make decisions concerning work. Mr. Horus is the type of person who prefers things that are decided, carried out and completed. Being organized is very important and having things in order and advanced planning are essential to work performance. Mr. Horus is inwardly centered and very aware of how he feels. Mr. Horus is an incremental learner. He learns best in a step-by step manner, following policies, procedures and standard operating systems. Mr. Horus remembers best those things he has actually seen, done, and experienced. Mr. Horus is decision independant preferring to make decisions at work based on facts, logic, analysis and proven standards. Mr. Horus is decisive in his operational style, when he starts something he prefers to finish that task before going on to the next activity. Mr. Horus likes a course of action to be decided upon and likes to have the materials necessary to complete the job. Decisiveness does have its drawbacks. Mr. Horus needs to be more open to other people's suggestions and ideas and display a willingness to be more flexible in work situations. The "Precisionist" personality type tends to graviate towards occupations in the Artisitic, Scientific, Mechanical, Business Detail, Physical Performing and Leading-Influencing fields.


Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)


**Mr. Horus may require remedial coursework to improve academic skills in math prior to entering a technical training program or an academic post-secondary program of study. Mr. Horus could simultaneously work at one of the above listed entry level (Shipping Clerk, Data Entry, Retail Sales, Medical Lab Tech, Environmental Science Tech, etc....) jobs while he pursues aquiring the requisite academic standards for entering technical training.

**Mr. Horus' results based on vocational personality (precisionist), interests, academic achievement, aptitudes (critical thinking, clerical perception, color discrimination, finger dexterity) environmental preferences (formal, well-lit and quiet) and work characteristics (indoors, non-lifting, data and things) indicate that the Scientific or Business Detail fields should be explored and considered for occupational training or placement.



**Mr. Horus would benefit from counseling and therapy to address personal issues and to assist in developing positive coping skills.

**Mr. Horus appears capable of working and attending an occupational training program on a full-time basis. A part-time occupational placement to ascertain work related stamina and stress levels is recommended at this time.


**Mr. Horus would benefit from a comprehensive employability skills training program that focuses on job search, interviewing techniques and resume preparation.




I hope OVR can help me find a part-time entry-level job. I want to start college in January if at all possible. I would need a PT job during evenings and/or weekends if i'm going to school full-time. I already have an AA degree in Liberal Arts which I foolishly obtained with course substitutions for the math requirements. I took Intro Algebra twice and dropped it both times.

Without seeking tutoring, accommodations or any alternative way of improving my math skills, I opted for the course substitutions I was eligible for since I have a documented learning disability which manifests itself (at least on IQ/Neuropsychological tests) as difficulties with higher math concepts. Now if I want to major in psychologly (with a track/concentration in either neuropsych or forensic psych) then I have a boatload of math to make up and i'm pretty stressed about it

Also.....I peformed poorly on this "TAP" test....especially on the "Dexterity w/out tools Large" section of that test. I assume this is directly related to my poor (and documented) psychomotor skills, visual-spatial abilities and possibly my deficits in processing speed....particularily when it comes to visual processing.

I really never fully understood the whole concept of "critical thinking" It seems too vague, subjective, circumstantial and abitrary to me. Does anyone have any idea of what my high score on this "critical thinking" test means for me?

Last edited by Horus on 13 Oct 2010, 8:00 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Are you precise about grammar? Maybe you could work as an editor.

I try to be.....but i'm not perfect at it.


At any rate, I would guess most editors have at least a BA degree in communications, print journalism, english, etc....

I want to major in psychology. If I could get an editing job of some sort (probably would have to be part-time) while i'm in school, I wouldn't mind that so much.

I don't see any significant deficits there. 9th grade math--that can be remedied... they're right about you probably needing to take extra math classes if you want to go into psych; they usually ask you to take calculus or some such, at least. (Get a tutor. It helps. If the tutor you get doesn't help, switch.) At my school they're called DEV classes and they basically cover high school math; plenty of people take them.

Nothing there says you can't get a psychology degree. You've probably got some gross motor dyspraxia going on (so what else is new?--4th percentile isn't horrid, but I'm assuming you don't want to be a construction worker or a baseball player...)

Look into the school newspaper. It looks good on your resume and gets you in the door as far as proofreading work goes. I know my school newspaper could use a good proofreader.

Yes, it doesn't seem like my own deficits at math are THAT severe. Still....i've never passed any math courses beyond pre-algebra and if i'd have to take calculus for a psych degree, I have a long haul ahead. Since i'm 41 y/o....i'm hoping that's not the case.

I'm really not 100% certain what the math requirements are for a BS/BA in psychology. I looked at the FIU (Florida International University....their law school just got voted one of the top ten in the US. I'm not sure where their psych program stands, but it's a pretty good public uni overall) catalog a few years ago and there were no math requirements in their psych program beyond college algebra and Stats and Prob (I-II). I can't imagine that even neuropsychologists use calculus for anything, but I could be wrong of course. At any rate....i'll find out everything I need to know about the math requirements in the various psych programs around here.

No I don't want to be a construction worker or a baseball player, but I would love to become a much better guitar player than I currently am. Plus it would be nice to be more mechanically-inclined. Is there anything that can be done remediate motor dyspraxia?

As far as a survival job is concerned....OVR should be able assist me greatly in that area. I am going to mention a proofreading/editing job to them. They had to transfer my case to an OVR office closer to my house. They are also willing to cover the cost of psychiatric treatment and meds, which is a big plus for me. If I stuck with the current VR case worker at this office, I would have to drive like 18 miles to the office each way everytime I have to see her. 18 miles may not sound like alot, but it is in South Florida. Plus.....gas prices are killing me and I don't have any income right now aside from the small pittance my family gives me.

I would also have to see a VR-contracted psychiatrist in their area. When I transfer to this office closer to my house, they can find me a psych nearby.

The only reason I went to this office in the first place is because some local guy with Asperger's who is also a VR client told me this office was more ASD-friendly/knowlegeable than the one closer to my house. My case worker assured me that is not the case.... but I guess that remains to be seen.

Anyway....my case worker is transferring my case and all my info tomorrow. I already know who my case worker at the new office will be and I have to call him Tuesday.


Overall....things went very well with OVR today at least. I'm just concerned about getting back into school in Jan and this mountain of math i'm going to have climb. Plus I hope whatever job I have will not conflict with school. While I desire nothing more than completing a degree (hopefully a PhD eventually...but at least a Master's) in psych/neuropsych/forensic psych.....but I NEED to work too.