Aptitude testing can provide an unbiased outside assessment of the inherent abilities you can offer a potential employer. For those with the time, the money, and the desire to return to school, aptitude testing can help sort out the possibilities and give direction. Homemakers in particular, when thinking of going back to school, may be overwhelmed by the number and variety of educational opportunities, many of which were not available when they were teenagers. People considering changing careers may benefit from learning how their aptitudes relate to educational possibilities. A minister tested by us, though happy in his work, had to make a decision about his future direction within the ministry.
People often face crossroads in their careers in the late thirties and early forties.
The decision made at this point can be fundamental to future success and happiness in a person's career, and aptitude testing might help the person reach a decision. It should be noted, though, that the results of testing may not provide a clear-cut choice between alternatives. Each may have its advantages and disadvantages. The testing may indicate a totally different direction that may be better suited to the person's aptitudes. In some cases, a person's job situation makes more difficult the immediate application of his or her test results.