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DIRECTIVE
Directive persons like to be in charge and control of things. They like to take responsibility for projects, which require planning,
decision-making and coordinating the work of others. They are easily able to give directions and instructions. They enjoy organizing
their own activities. They see themselves as independent and self-directing.

SOCIAL
Social persons like dealing with people in either business or helping situations. They enjoy caring for and assisting others in identifying
their needs and solving their concerns. Social persons like working and co-operating with others. They prefer to be involved in work that
requires interpersonal contact.

METHODICAL
Methodical persons like to have clear rules and organized methods to guide their activities. They prefer working under the direction and
supervision of others according to given instructions. Methodical persons like to work on one thing until it is completed. They enjoy
following a set routine and prefer work that is free from the unexpected.

INNOVATIVE
Innovative persons like to explore things in depth and to arrive at solutions to problems by experimenting. They are interested in
initiating and creating different ways to solve questions or present information. They enjoy scientific subjects. Innovative persons prefer
to be challenged with new and unexpected experiences. They easily adjust to change.

OBJECTIVE
Objective persons enjoy working with tools, equipment and machinery. They like to repair and /or fabricate things from various
materials according to specifications, and using established techniques. Objective persons are interested in finding out about how things
work and how they are built.

Summary
These categories and your rankings in the different categories give you a general direction in the type of work environment you would
thrive in as related to your interests and preferences. This allows you to target the type of jobs you would like to pursue.

These last two sections have allowed you to consider where your interests lie, what type of work environment suits your personality and
what you value as an individual. There are many different tests you can take, but always look at the validity of the testing tool and then
if you have any questions meet with your employment counsellor to discuss your results.

If you are interested in other self assessment tools, please refer to the Alberta Learning Information Services website at:
http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/ec/cp/cpt/planning-tools.html
to take different tests online.

At the end of this module, in the resource section, additional Self-Assessment Tests are listed.

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