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Making Career Choices via 2 Important Tools

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information on using this paper properly! Introduction Countless numbers of people in the fully-industrialized world are determined to work in jobs that are genuinelly meaningful for them. A  number of tools have been developed over the years in oirder to provide suggestions andf career counselling for those who are still trying to determine where they best "fit."  Two of such tools are the "strong interest inventory" and the "self-directed search." John L. Hollands Self-Directed Search (SDS), developed in 1977, is thought of as one of the  most important hypotheses of occupational decision-making and choice. Holland found that numerous studies have shown that people flourish in their work environment when there is a good fit between their  personality type and the characteristics of the environment. A lack of congruence between an individuals personality and environment leads to dissatisfaction, unstable career paths, and lowered performance.  Strong Interest Inventory (SII) The Strong Interest Inventory or SII is an evaluation instrument that can provide a solid, dependable guide for career enrichment, change, and development. The test  also allows individuals to compare their interests to those of people already employed in a wide variety of occupations. The SII is based on the logical assumption that individuals are  more satisfied and productive when they work in jobs or at tasks that think are interesting and when they work with people whose interests are similar to their own. The  actual SII test takes les than half an hour to complete and contains 317 items that measure a persons interests in a wide range of occupations, occupational activities, hobbies,  leisure activities and types of people. It should also be noted that the SII is not an aptitude test but is designed to indicate individual interests and preferences,