Maricopa Workforce Connections

Selecting An Assessment Tool That Is Right for You...
	The Maricopa Workforce Connections Career Centers offer an array of assessment services. Some assessments may be self-administered, while others require professional assistance. To determine which type of assessment is right for you, contact an Assessment Specialist at a Career Center near you.
Self-Assessment Service:
Arizona Career Information System (AZCIS) Web site has four vocational assessments: interest, skills, values, and occupational factors which produce lists of compatible occupations. The occupation descriptions contain information on actual work tasks, local job openings and salaries.
Arizona Futures contains an interest inventory which lists twelve main work groups ranging from high to low in order of personal preference. It also contains a work temperament inventory which allows the evaluation of working conditions the individual is most productive in, with suggested occupations.
MWC Assisted Assessment:
Office Proficiency Assessment and Certification (OPAC) is a wonderful tool which allows individuals to be certified in word processing typing, 10-key, data entry speed and accuracy. Additionally, spreadsheet, Power Point, medical terminology, filing and numerous other administrative office skills may be assessed with this system.
Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) measures basic skill levels in the areas of reading, language, and basic math. The score is converted to grade level equivalency and may be utilized to discover deficiencies needing assistance such as ESL, or readiness to take the G.E.D. exam ).
Retirement Activities Card Sort Many individuals retired from the workforce a number of years have identified new goals for themselves and are back to seeking employment. This assessment comes from a different perspective and suggests additional employment options.
Values/Motivated Skills Card Sort Allows the individual to explore their current work values, and which skills they are best at and most motivated to use. Both values and skills have 40 characteristics each thus allowing an in-depth understanding on how to avoid a potential burn-out.
Self-Directed Search (SDS) is a very popular workbook assessment of vocational interests, considering such factors as; activities, competencies, occupations and aptitude self-estimates. Work groups are suggested for further exploration utilizing the RAISEC code.
SDS “Form E” Is the same product as the SDS workbook, written in easier-to-understand language for individuals experiencing a language or literacy barrier.
Interest Profiler - Spanish Version Offers individuals with Spanish-speaking skills a computerized product to identify areas of vocational interest, develop training and/or employment goals.
Counseling Module - Enrollment required
Barriers to Employment Success Inventory (BESI) This booklet considers the five areas key to all workers employment success and offers sound suggestions to help remediate potential concerns.
CHOICES This computer-based assessment group contains evaluation options for interest, transferable skills, values, and the most accurate aptitude test available, the Ability Profiler. A portfolio is created with summaries further personalized by job descriptions of special interest.
Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a popular computer-based personality assessment which utilizes the introvert/extrovert scales. At the Career Center, this info is converted into job search technique and workplace communication skills as well as compatible occupations.
Group Discussion This is the time to discuss the MBTI results in depth. In addition, the group will discuss related questions about the BESI and CHOICES outcomes. Questions may pertain to how the assessments relate to career development, job search decisions, resume development and targeted interview questions from employers.
Last updated: July 20, 2005

Selecting An Assessment Tool That Is Right for You...