All occupations combine working with data/information (D), people (P) and things (T) in different ways and to varying degrees. Every job needs workers who are able to deal with all three categories. Take this quiz to find out how you see yourself working with these three components. The questions are arranged to help you identify responsibilities that you seek out in each of the three areas. Choose ONE answer for each category which best corresponds to how you see yourself working. At the end of the quiz you will get a list of occupations that matches your answers. You may then link from your list to the Career Handbook, the counselling version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC), for more information on your selected occupations. This quiz contains three sections, one for each DPT category. Approximate completion time: 5 minutes
Working with Data and Information
Select the way you see yourself working with knowledge and concepts, facts and figures, words and ideas. I tend to occupy myself with work that emphasizes... (Choose one)
Answer Question interpreting and critically assessing information/data; putting abstract ideas, concepts together or taking them apart. I respond to work that involves Synthesizing/Co-ordinating/Analyzing. gathering, sorting, and organizing information/data, or figuring out calculations. I seek out work that involves Compiling/Computing. matching, selecting and making sure directions and/or standards are followed correctly. I connect with work that involves Copying/Comparing.
Working with People
Select the way you see yourself working with people and animals. I tend to occupy myself with work that emphasizes... (Choose one)
Answer Question advising people, collaborating with others, or transferring knowledge, skills, or professional treatment. I engage in work that involves Mentoring/Negotiating. clarifying and presenting information, knowledge or skills to train, advise or direct others (may include animals). I respond to work that involves Instructing - Consulting/Supervising. amusing or influencing individuals or large groups of people. I seek out work that involves Diverting/Persuading. giving out information or answering requests to purposely help bring about a result. I connect with work that involves Speaking - Signalling/Serving - Assisting.
Working with Things
Select the way you see yourself working with substances and materials, machines, tools and equipment products. I tend to occupy myself with work that emphasizes... (Choose one)
Answer Question working by mechanical means with skill and dexterity. I engage in work that involves Setting up/Precision working. checking and regulating mechanized equipment or directing its course. I seek out work that involves Controlling/Driving - Operating. manoeuvring the body or machinery/tools to operate and adjust controls or placement. I try to find work that involves Operating - Manipulating/Tending. supporting the supply to machinery function or handling specific devices and objects. I connect with work that involves Feeding - Off-bearing/Handling.
Identify your preferred level of involvement with Data/information, People and Things. Some people enjoy working equally within all three areas, others favour one dimension over the rest. You can get better results by stating your preferences.
