7 January 2009

Psychometrics give employees training advice.

Being faced with redundancy especially in a downturn can be a sobering experience. The prospect of finding the same job elsewhere can prove difficult, especially as the competition for any given post will increase.

Many professionals already realise the need for ongoing training and development, however according to a new study  the current economic downturn is forcing more and more employees into the wider economy to learn new skills.
 
The survey of 2,000 adults by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) found that;
57% of employees are concerned about keeping their jobs
51% said they would be looking to focus on training to improve their prospects and job security.

The survey also revealed that the top three skills employees wanted to learn or refresh were;
32% communication, IT and literacy,
26% problem solving and
22% self-management.

It is just as important to realise that employees with transferable skills or knowledge are often seen as the biggest assets to employers. But sometimes it is worth taking stock, has your career path got a future? is it sustainable? is it satisfying? do you enjoy what you do?

Psychometric testing has been used extensively by employers to establish the suitability of candidates for a potential position, the tests are designed to reveal what job you are best suited for. With the increase in the use of tests it is likely that if you are not actually suited for a position, but had it previously, the tests will reveal any potential weaknesses.

Whilst making a career change is a big step, it involves moving away from a comfort zone, it is always worth considering your options. Potential job seekers should consider using personality tests to establish if they are in the right career for their personality, and ultimately use the results to identify if another career path would be more satisfying.

This in turn will lead to having the information needed to make decisions on what training requirements may be needed.

 

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