Trust yourself more than any test you’ll ever take – you’re the world expert on YOU!

Thank you all for following along on this journey the past two years. It’s been wonderful to meet so many of you and your family members, and be part of your career decisions. There are some common questions I’m frequently asked and I’d like to share my responses with you here, as we conclude this series.

What is aptitude testing? Is it the same thing as personality testing?

I’m glad you asked! No, not at all. Your personality is a combination of unique set of attributes. Your aptitudes are more similar to your IQ – just not in the areas that are important in school, but instead, the areas that are important at work. Confusing personality and aptitude is a common mistake that leads to the even more common career confusion.

I’ve taken career quizzes before, and each one gave me different responses. How do I know which one to trust?
The short answer is: none. The longer answer is: If there are multiple choice questions that you answer differently each time you take a quiz, you’ll get different results each time. You only get what you put in, and depending on the day and your mood, it will keep changing. Proper testing will be more complex than multiple choice questions and will give you valuable results that you can trust as you make a decision. Of course, trust yourself more than any test you’ll ever take – you’re the world expert on YOU!

I took a test, and the results were surprisingly accurate – it was like reading something written by someone who knew me better than I know myself! The problem is, I’m still confused about what job to choose. There are still so many options! How do I use these results?

I spent years wondering the same thing! Literally. And that is why I became a coach – to figure out the magic formula between knowing yourself, and knowing what to do about it. If I had to create a mathematical calculation, it would look something like: What I’m good at + what I enjoy doing + what I can get paid well for + what is needed in my area + matches my life goals + has the right schedule + environment = my ideal work. Pretty simple, isn’t it? That’s why I’ve hired coaches to help me, and I help each of my clients figure out their unique equation.