After he took the test, he got a job he never thought about doing. An aptitude test would have helped him discover his natural abilities, such as whether he's strong in math and weak with words. But an aptitude test alone isn't enough to do a good career assessment. A lot of people don't realize what these tests can and can't do, says Ann Coil, a career consultant in Tustin. I view testing as one tool in the career-assessment process,'' Coil said.
Tests are helpful, but they also have limitations.
But let's start with some of these tests, then get back to the seven factors. The Myers-Briggs test is famous for examining personality type. The Strong-Campbell test helps you do an inventory of your interests and is very popular, Coil said. It provides a list of statements that you identify with, based on your interests and personal style. After a while, you can see a pattern that matches your experience.