In secondary and high school, a career test for teenagers is a must. After all, it is important that they determine their specialty in advance. And you need to choose it not only on the basis of whether this profession is prestigious or not, but also take into account the person’s inclinations to this specialty, whether he will be able to realize his capabilities in it. One of the popular options is the Dutch test: a professional self-determination technique.
The essence of the technique
The essence of this questionnaire is that a person can achieve success only in that area that suits his personality type. The behavior of an individual is determined not only by the characteristics of his character, but also by his surroundings. A correctly selected profession (in accordance with personal qualities) allows you to realize your abilities by expressing internal value guidelines. The Dutch methodology helps to determine the student’s abilities and correlate them with a specific specialty.
What is needed
To conduct this test, you will need:
- cards with pairs of professions;
- a piece of paper;
- a pen.
If you intend to conduct a survey immediately with a large number of students, then you can not give out cards to everyone, but simply read them out, and teenagers will already choose the appropriate answers. Before testing, you need to explain to children the importance of the results for them. After all, this technique allows you to determine why a person has tendencies and in which area he will be able to develop his abilities.
Instruction manual
A person is offered a choice of 43 pairs of professions (a simplified version of the questionnaire is presented in the photo below). Each of them has its own code, indicated by a letter. In a special form there are lines with the same values. Professions are placed in pairs - opposite each other. Of the two specialties, only one that is most suitable for you should be noted for yourself. If the participant does not know what kind of profession this is, then he can ask for an explanation from the person conducting the test. In the form, you need to find the corresponding letter of your favorite specialty and put a “+” sign in this line.
Next, you need to count the number of identical letters, i.e. the number of pluses. Then they select the greatest value, which will serve as a guideline for the student to belong to any professional type (there are only six of them).
Interpretation of Results
According to the Dutch methodology, the main indicator is the first two or three types. And other components have a weaker characteristic due to the fact that they are somewhat contradictory. Man's satisfaction with his work depends on how much it corresponds to his personality type.
Each type of activity attracts people with common traits, inclinations and abilities. Also, representatives of a certain professional environment respond to most situations the same way, thereby creating their own working atmosphere.
The Dutch questionnaire describes individuals according to a specific pattern:
- goals
- Values
- "I" image;
- educational and professional goals;
- suitable professional roles;
- abilities;
- talent;
- possible accomplishments;
- personal development.
Each type of personality corresponds to a certain specialization. And this test allows a teenager to determine what he has a penchant for and in which profession he will be able to realize his abilities.
Realistic type
According to the Dutch methodology, people of this mindset choose values that are objective for them. Such entities like to engage in specific affairs and their use (things, tools, etc.). A person of a realistic type does not like to be in society for long, he is calm, focused on the present. He prefers to be just a member or part of a team, but not hold leadership positions.
He likes tasks related to motor skills, physical activity, and all tasks and actions should be specific. According to the test of professional preferences, representatives of a realistic type are suitable for such specialties as:
- mechanic;
- engineer;
- electrician;
- agronomist;
- gardener;
- driver and others
Such workers, as a rule, have well-developed mathematical abilities and psychomotor skills. They are making great strides in technology and sports.
Intelligent type
In the methodology of D. Golland's professional preferences, intellectuals are more likely to solve environmental problems through ideas and words than through social and physical skills. They differ in their analytical mindset, rational approach, and abstractness. Such people do not like to be in society for too long; they are introverts.
Personalities of an intellectual type are critical, inquisitive, they like to learn new things, they have a good imagination. Intellectuals will be able to realize their capabilities in professions such as:
- botanist;
- astronomer;
- scientist etc.
That is, professions related to science and research are suitable for such a personality warehouse. The intellectual is distinguished by originality, he often wins prizes for scientific achievements - his work compensates for his lack of social and motor skills. Representatives of this group adapt well and have fairly independent character traits.
Social type
For such people, the main thing is to establish contact with others. His knowledge helps to train, train others. Such a person has well-developed social skills.
When describing the nature of the social type of personality, it is worth noting that such people are very sociable, they like to educate others, they are humane. It is important for them that their loved ones have everything safe. When solving problems, a person relies more on emotions and feelings. He draws attention to social and ethical aspects. According to the results of the test of professional preferences, such a student can become:
- a doctor;
- teacher
- a psychologist;
- Advisor and others.
People of this mindset are not suitable for professions related to motor skills or working with mechanisms. Representatives of a social type have a high level of verbal inclinations, but their mathematical abilities are not so well developed. Workers in this group adapt well. They can succeed in communication, management, the field of art and study.
Conventional type
Subjects of this type choose tasks established by traditions and society. Therefore, their approach to work can be described as conservative, practical, correct. Such people are usually adamant and adhere to their principles, do not differ in flexibility in communicating with others.
They don’t like too active classes, but more like professions in which the activity is clearly organized:
- bookkeeping;
- economy;
- typescript.
They are not suitable for professions in which the main thing is originality in solving problems and improvisation. They have much better mathematical skills than communication skills. They do not like public speaking and find it difficult to adapt to new conditions.
Entrepreneurial type
For such personalities, it is most important to show their enthusiasm, to be the main ones, to realize their impulsiveness, they like improvisation. Such a person knows how to convince other people, is proud, is self-confident, can be slightly aggressive. This type of personality is very important that others recognize his talents, his importance.
According to the Dutch methodology, enterprising people often choose leadership positions. Also suitable for them are professions in which they can realize their need to be recognized:
- Director
- TV reporter
- artist;
- journalist;
- diplomat and others
These people need to be provided with a wide field of activity. Monotonous work, manual labor and activities that require perseverance and concentration are not suitable for them. They achieve great success in managerial activities and in the field of sports.
Artist
Persons of this type interact with the outside world through emotions and feelings, actively use imagination. When making decisions, they rely on their subjective opinion, highly value aesthetic components. Such people are distinguished by a multifaceted view of the world, flexibility, and independent disposition.
Despite their emotionality, they do not like to talk too much with others. So it’s easier for them to realize their creative abilities. It is important for them to remain an independent creative person. Therefore, they achieve great success in the field of art and other similar professions. They are not suitable for specialties related to technology, monotony and sports.
People of an artistic type are distinguished by their originality, which is manifested in them in all spheres of life. They have better verbal skills than arithmetic. Also, such individuals have high beliefs, and for them it is most important to realize their capabilities through creativity.
The meaning of the results
Of course, one does not need to try to “fit” a person into a specific description of character. Identification of personality type by the method of J. Golland helps a teenager understand his strengths. Some people will have more pronounced features of one group or several at once. In addition, a person is constantly improving, therefore, his views and opportunities are developing in the same way. And the results may vary slightly.
The choice of a profession for testing according to the Dutch methodology allows the teenager to see more precise guidelines in their professional activity. The guys also have the opportunity to understand their strengths and try to develop them as much as possible.
The career counseling test for teens, of course, is not designed to determine who they can definitely become. This requires an individual approach and a more thorough analysis. But this method allows you to highlight the strengths that can and should be developed.
After the survey, it is important to tell the participants about the professions that suit them, and show the prospects for development. After all, it is necessary to motivate a person in order for him to begin to grow as a professional in his field. We should not focus on its weaknesses, especially when it comes to working with adolescents. It must be emphasized that everyone has certain talents that will help them succeed.