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Frequently Asked Questions
General Information & stats
What is MyCareerMatch?
MyCareerMatch is an online preference based behavioural assessment that
helps students choose a career path that matches their natural gifts and
talents. When used in conjunction with other career adviser tools
MyCareerMatch adds a holistic view of potential opportunities and career
pathways.
What's in the report?
Each student receives their own personal career profile which includes
an analysis of their personality style, career paths which may be suited
to them, insights into their work-related strengths and talents,
suitable jobs for their personality style, tips on how to get ahead,
information to use in their resume, and other valuable confidence
boosting information.
How does it work?
MyCareerMatch uses the same assessment tools Fortune 500 companies use
to find the right person for the job. Profiles are broken into 32 groups
of questions. Each group consists of four statements. Students simply
choose one that is most like them and one that is least. Within a few
minutes of completing the profile a career report is sent via email
based on their responses.
On what is My Career Match based?
Based on the theories of personality types and proven behavioural
analysis from psychologists Carl Jung and William Marston, the
MyCareerMatch personality test is based on the premise that there are
four basic personality types: Drivers, Promoters, Supporters and
Analysers. Most people have both a dominant and a secondary personality
type, and this particular combination to a large extent determines how a
person behaves in different situations, what their innate tendencies
are, and what work environments they are most likely to thrive in.
Is the test valid and reliable?
MyCareerMatch has undergone extensive reliability and validity testing
and has demonstrated a high level of accuracy - over 85% - in assessing
and defining different personality types and behavioural styles, and
reliably predicting individual behaviours and traits.
Does My Career Match work in different cultures and countries?
Yes. MyCareerMatch does not ask for or require information on age,
gender, race or religion. It measures the responses to questions that
determine behavioural styles.
Who is using
Over 2000 schools, universities, technical colleges, apprenticeship
centres, career councilors and job networks globally.
What ages do you recommend?
11 years and over.
Using MyCareerMatch
Do I need to be accredited?
No. You do not need to be accredited. Assessments are self administered
and there is sufficient explanatory information for students, careers
advisers and parents.
Access
MyCareerMatch is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Does MyCareerMatch require special software or training to use?
No, MyCareerMatch uses the web and no special training or accreditation
is required. We suggest that Career Advisers download the free eBook
“what ever I do I’m gonna ROCK!” from the website for details of the
program.
How do I know how many reports I have left to use?
There’s an Activity Report on the MyCareerMatch website for careers
advisers to login and see the status of their reports.
Is the school identified on the report?
The school has its name and school crest on the cover of reports.
MyCareerMatch requires a image of school crest.
Can my class all do at the same time?
Yes.
Can students do from home?
Yes, students can do from any computer connected to the internet
How long does it take to complete the test and receive the report?
Most students complete in 10 -15 minutes. Reports are emailed
immediately and usually arrive in less than 5 minutes.
What happens if a student enters an incorrect email address?
The report will not be delivered to the student and they will need to
get a copy from their school. MyCareerMatch does not retain or view
student reports.
Does the school get a copy?
A copy of each student report is emailed to the career adviser or
teacher.
Do you have a hardcopy of the questionnaire?
Yes. You can download from the My Career Match website/Careers Advisers
page/Resources Centre
Is there information for parents?
Yes, there is a section on the website for parents including a Parent
Guide to help parents understand their child's personal style.
Resources
Is there a workbook for students to use?
Yes a Student exercise workbook is downloadable from the website.
What teaching resources are available?
Free resources include student work book, PowerPoint, resume and
interview guides, parent guides and career eBook.
Is there information for parents?
Yes, there a section on the website for parents including a Parent Guide
to their child’s career profile.
Where do I find these free resources?
Go to the My Career Match website, click on Careers Advisers at the top,
and the Free Resources in the left hand menu.
Prices and payments
How much does it cost?
Prices vary per country. My Career Match is priced to be affordable for
schools. Please contact us and we'll contact you with a price for your
school.
Are there any other costs?
No, you pay per report. There are no ongoing fees or charges.
Is there a minimum purchase?
Yes, the minimum purchase is 50 reports.
How do I purchase?
Complete the online Application Form and we
will contact you to finalise arrangements.
How do I pay?
Payment are made by direct deposit into Myprofile UK Limited bank
account. We will email you an receipt.
How long do I have to use?
No limit, use at any time until number purchased has been used.
Can I buy more and top up?
Yes you can purchase additional reports at any time. Contact us.
How do we get started?
Do you offer a free trial?
Yes. We offer a free trial for you and one of your students to test My
Career Match. First, you need to complete a Free Trial Form. Your free
trial application will be processed within 24 hours.
How do we get started?
Simply contact us and we will contact you within 24 hours to discuss
your needs and give you a price for your school.
If anything's not right or if I want more
information who do I contact?
You can contact us at any time. We provide ongoing free email and
telephone support. Email
mish@mycareermatch.co.uk and we'll get back to you as quickly
as we can.
Technical support
Contact your school IT administrator. It’s important
that you speak with the person responsible for managing your school’s
computer network and let them what you will be doing. Two things are
necessary. www.MyCareerMatch.co.uk must be added as a trusted
approved site so that students can log on without being blocked by the
networks security setting and secondly students will be receiving email
from
profiler@mycareermatch.com.au and this address needs to be
white-listed and not filtered as spam. If you want students to receive
their reports immediately, that is during a class period, let the IT
manager know, some school servers only check for incoming mail every 30
mins.
Do I need special software to do assessments or read reports?
Reports are sent in PDF format. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader
installed on your computer. If you don't have this software it is
available for free and you can download a copy from
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readermain.html
If anything's not right or if I want more information who do I
contact?
You can contact us at any time. We provide ongoing free email and
telephone support. Send an email to
mjm@mycareermatch.co.uk
and we'll get back to you as quickly as we can.
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