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Hubby is looking to go into a trade, so I've been informed. Okies. He's asked me to find him an aptitude test online. Does anyone have any *good* ones? I know there's a bunch out there, but that doesn't mean they have any real validity to them at all.

 

I know he's been treading water career wise for a while now. He needs to be in a career, not a 'job'. He was in sales and marketing for years, and burned out. It was hard on him, and on us at home. I'm praying that he gets the guidance he needs to make the right choice here...and an aptitude test that is valid would help tremendously.

 

Thanks!!

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I loved the Kolbe test. I felt that it was very informative and right on target. It definitely gave me some insights into some of my own abilities and also gave suggestions regarding how to manage weaknesses. Also a list of careers. I'm not sure of the pricing however. A friend of ours took it and it seems there were different price levels based on how much info you want, so there is a bit of a sales pitch on the website. I did mine through work so they covered the cost. The website is http://www.kolbe.com

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Most libraries have lots of books on careers. The one I always remember is what color is my parachute.

 

Unfortunately it is very hard to completely change careers. It is easier to find work/careers in the area that you have the most work experience. When you change, usually to have to start at entry level and compete with significantly younger applicants/coworkers.

 

He might want to brainstorm all the careers where his current experience would be beneficial. For example instead of sales, look into being a buyer for a company. Instead of a salesman, look into training sales people. In stead of selling widgets, sell his homemade birdhouses. You get the idea. Look all around his current skills and abilities. Cross out the things that he absolutely would hate, but keep on the list things he might like but thinks are unlikely. Organize the list of potential careers by the most probable and the most desirable to your DH and then do a little research/informational interviewing/contact establishing on those. Move down the list as needed, but keep moving.

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