Therefore, individuals may wish to re-examine their interests and preferences whenever they are faced with making a career choice. There are a number of tools available to assess interests and preferences, some of these require specific training to administer and interpret but many others can be used by a client independently. Whilst self-help tools are useful, individuals will usually benefit from discussing the results with an adviser. This can increase their understanding of why certain jobs and careers are being suggested and consequently enhance the acceptability of some of the ideas. This is particularly helpful where an individual is considering education or training options or work opportunities which include training.
Some individuals prefer to learn from books, others prefer to learn by doing or by observation.
Choosing a type of education or training which is delivered in the way that an individual is most likely to respond to, significantly increases the chances of success. Individuals who have undergone a formal assessment of learning style may find it helpful to share the results of this with those responsible for delivering their training or education. This can help to ensure that the individual learner receives appropriate support if possible. Trainers and educators can benefit from assessing the learning styles of their students as this enables them to provide materials and support in the most helpful and appropriate way. Some attainment in literacy and numeracy is fundamental to performance in most jobs.