Draw a chart like the one below with the letters in blue across the top and down the left of it.
Shade in the boxes from the bottom upwards to the letter you scored in each test.
You use these letters to assess your results in the descriptions that follow below.
Aptitude Test Results Explained
If you did not stick to times allowed for each test, then the results will not be accurate.
O - Observation and Reasoning
This test shows the ability to think quickly and solve problems.
Suitable careers that need this strength include Electrical engineers and Barristers, Business managers, Production engineers, Transport manager, Army Officers.
Also included are any occupations they require decisions to be made based on facts and quick thinking.
W - Understanding Words
This test shows the ability to follow a literary career.
Suitable careers include Authors, Copy-writers, Sales managers, Personal directors, and careers that require higher verbal skills.
N - Handling Numbers
This test shows the ability to think in numbers than just mathematics.
Suitable careers include Accountants, Bank employees, Electronic engineers, Construction designer, Technical representative, and architects.
It also includes all other careers that require financial of engineer abilities.
V - Visual Interpretation
This test shows the ability to deal with scientific subjects.
Suitable careers include Research scientists, Laboratory technicians, Veterinary surgeons, Dieticians, Metallurgists and Hospitality technicians.
It also includes all other careers that also require science based abilities.
P - Problem Solving
This test shows the ability to handle ideas and understand technical diagrams.
Suitable careers include Engineers, Surveyors, Draughtsmen, Technicians and Craftsman.
It also includes some artistic and technical skills that combine with creativity, such as pottery and stonemasonry.
M - Mathematical and Alphabetical
This test shows abilities needed for office work and careers of a non-technical nature that needs to be completed quickly and accurately.
Suitable careers include most office jobs, including typist, bookkeeper, secretary and most professional careers.