July 21, 2004

Speaking Of Multiple Choice...

When I got laid off at the end of April, I became a "Dislocated Worker" because my position at my company was "permanently eliminated." And, being a DW provides for the me to get some training to update my skills or change careers.

But, before the money is available, I have to take some tests and evaluation to see what jobs I value or that interest me.

Today I took the "Interest Inventory" to see what jobs would interest me. The test is the "fill in the bubble with a Number 2 pencil" test. My choices are:
(L)ike Very Much
(l)ike moderately
(d)islike moderately
(D)islike Very Much

Some of the job "choices" that I had to rate:

Study the long term effects of air pollution. "D".

Direct an international import-export company. "D". But, then I thought, hey, don't spies always work for "import-export companies"? Great front. But the answer is still "D" because I don't think they let me use my imagination on this test.

Operate a cookie factory. "d". I'm not into that day-to-day operate a factory, and do budgets and hire/fire and deal with all that. But, hey, it's cookies and so because I figured I'd get some free cookies it was only "d" instead of "D."

Pilot the course of a ship. "L". Especially the Starship Enterprise. It's five year mission...

Put into action plans to reduce government spending. "L". I'd answer "L" three times for that question if I could.

Design the living areas of a space or underwater experimental station. "L" I've seen "Aliens" about 30 times, I got some great ideas for improved security.

Check food products for freshness. "D". Well, maybe when I was a bachelor it would have been "D". We do better now. Especially The Beer Fridge. That stuff never goes bad.

168 questions. I hope they figure out that I like my job with computers and doing pre-sales work and/or training.