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CALIFORNIA CAREER ZONE~ INTERST PROFILER:

CALIFORNIA CAREER ZONE~ INTERST PROFILER Melanie Martinez EDCO 534 March 23, 2011

Purpose of Test:

Purpose of Test Users can learn about themselves and how they might match-up with 900 occupations that detail the job definition, interests, tasks, skills, and more. Discover what your interests are, and how they relate to the world of work. The Interest Profiler helps you decide what kinds of occupations and jobs you might want to explore based on your interests.

Test Content:

Test Content The test consists of a list of 180 activities. You answer, in order, whether you like, dislike, or are unsure of the activity listed.

Test Results:

Test Results The scores given are a summary of your interests; they represent how much you enjoy each type of activity. The three highest scoring areas form an interest profile that can be used to explore occupations. These results should be considered a guide for your career exploration, not a definitive statement of which occupations you should or should not pursue. The results do not mean that you will be good at a particular occupation, only whether you might enjoy the type of activities required by that occupation.

Example of Results:

Example of Results Your top three interest areas in order of importance are: Conventional - 22 Social - 17 Enterprising - 4 Your other interest areas in order of importance are: Investigative - 3 Realistic - 2 Artistic - 1

Hollund Code Tutorial:

Hollund Code Tutorial Realistic ( R) Realistic occupations involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. Investigative ( I) Investigative occupations involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally. Artistic (A ) Artistic occupations involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules. Independence and using creativity to solve problems are strong values in the artistic work environment.

Hollund Code Cont.:

Hollund Code Cont. Social (S) Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others. Cooperation is a strong value in the social work environment. Enterprising (E) Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business. Conventional (C) Conventional occupations involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can included working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

The website will then show you occupations which best match your results:

The website will then show you occupations which best match your results Occupations Score Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 0.91 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 0.90 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 0.90 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 0.90 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 0.90 Statement Clerks 0.86 Library Technicians 0.85 Medical Assistants 0.84 Customer Service Representatives 0.84 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 0.84 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 0.83 Court Clerks 0.81 Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance 0.81 Insurance Policy Processing Clerks 0.80 Medical Secretaries 0.80 Municipal Clerks 0.80 Dental Hygienists 0.79

You can then click on any of the jobs and get the following information:

You can then click on any of the jobs and get the following information Job Definition Job Zone Interests Knowledge Skills Tasks Wages Outlook Colleges and Training Similar Occupations Notes Jobs in CA

Other Assessments :

Other Assessments Quick Assessment - Explore jobs that best match your personality. Are you realistic, investigative, artistic, social, enterprising, or conventional? Find out with this quick assessment. Work Importance Profiler - What's important to you in a job? Discover how much you value achievement, independence, recognition, relationships, support, and working conditions in a job. Get a list of jobs that reflect your values. Reality Check – Allows you to plug in your finances (rent, school, car, utilities), and tells you the type of profession you will need to be able to financially cover those needs.

Conclusion:

Conclusion This site is meant to be used in conjunction with other career exploration materials. It is one resource which aids students and adults in focusing on areas which most closely match their interests.

Slide 12:

TEST REVIEW FORM Name of Reviewer : Melanie Martinez Title of Test : California Career Zone Interest Profiler Author : California Career Resource Network (CaCareerzone.org) Publisher : Designed and developed by Iradix Consulting Date : March 20, 2011 Purpose of Test : Discover what your interests are, and how they relate to the world of work. The Interest Profiler helps you decide what kinds of occupations and jobs you might want to explore based on your interests. After taking the interest inventory, the assessment provides you with a list of occupations it thinks best match your profile. Development: Standardization: California Career Zone is a development of the California Career Resource Network. This website contains resources for students, counselors, parents, teachers, in short, anyone interested in developing the career self-management skills necessary in today's world of work. Reliability: CalCRN is a program within the California Department of Education as established in California Education Code Section 53086. Since 1998, CalCRN has been part of a nationwide program called the America's Career Resource Network (ACRN) authorized through the Carl D. Perkins Act Vocational and Technical Education Act, Section 118. Validity: Dependant on users openness and honesty of level of interest for each activity. Administration: The test is self administered, but should and can be overseen by a counselor or career tech. It would be helpful to have someone to explain the results. Interpretation of Scoring: The test is self scoring, and gives the student their top three and bottom three interest areas. With these results are also a list of occupations which match most closely. Age: Best used with High school students or adults interested in finding a career area which match with their interests. Grade: High School, College, and Adults Other: Results can change depending on how the tester feels about any given activity that day.

Resources:

Resources www.cacareerzone.org www.CaliforniaCareers.info