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Psychology Assessments and Career Guidance

The following services are available:
- Psychometric assessments and feedback for purposes of subject choices in grade 10
- Psychometric assessments and feedback for purposes of study/career choices at any stage of your study or working career
- Counselling sessions to discuss career options, e.g. upon retrenchment or re-designing a career
- Coaching sessions to help you prepare you for interviews
- Psychometric assessments for purposes of employment for an Employer
Career Guidance
Choosing a career, or redesigning a career, is one of the most significant decisions an individual will make in their life. It is therefore important for an individual to do as much research in this regard as is possible. One should investigate potential careers and its future opportunities, learning institutions offering studies in the relevant fields of interests and occupations, as well as available resources to afford the studies towards such a career.
An important step in this process is to make correct subject choices whilst still a Learner, as this would open or close off certain fields of study.
For both career and subject choices, it is paramount for an individual to do introspection, with the help of a professional.
I offer assessments of various traits and/or behaviours, e.g. personality, interests, and aptitude, which provide valuable information about the individual’s profile. Using academic results, assessment results and personal consultation with an individual, a profile is generated to assist in deciding which subject/career choices are potentially the best under the circumstances at play. This is a process of connecting the dots to reveal the full picture.
Upon a request for such assessments/services, an initial telephonic discussion is made to discuss needs and other relevant matters. Assessments are done online, and a feedback session is then scheduled via one of the online meeting platforms (e.g., Teams/Zoom), where the feedback report is shared, discussed and recommendations made.


Choosing a career, or redesigning a career, is one of the most significant decisions an individual will make in their life. It is therefore important for an individual to do as much research in this regard as is possible. One should investigate potential careers and its future opportunities, learning institutions offering studies in the relevant fields of interests and occupations, as well as available resources to afford the studies towards such a career.
An important step in this process is to make correct subject choices whilst still a Learner, as this would open or close off certain fields of study.
For both career and subject choices, it is paramount for an individual to do introspection, with the help of a professional.
I offer assessments of various traits and/or behaviours, e.g. personality, interests, and aptitude, which provide valuable information about the individual’s profile. Using academic results, assessment results and personal consultation with an individual, a profile is generated to assist in deciding which subject/career choices are potentially the best under the circumstances at play. This is a process of connecting the dots to reveal the full picture.
Upon a request for such assessments/services, an initial telephonic discussion is made to discuss needs and other relevant matters. Assessments are done online, and a feedback session is then scheduled via one of the online meeting platforms (e.g., Teams/Zoom), where the feedback report is shared, discussed and recommendations made.
Why Psychometrics?
A better overall evaluation of the individual, measuring various traits and behaviours.
Insight into the future and a scientific prediction of future success.
Objectivity of information/scientific facts: Career preferences normally start forming based on academic achievement and an emotional connection to a specific job, due to a positive experience. These are only two of many considerations and assessments assist in painting a more objective picture, based on facts from the individual profile.
Assessments is a cost-reduction exercise in the long run, reducing the possibilities of registering and paying for courses, in which the individual will be unsuccessful due to incorrect study choices.
Psychometric assessment is an aid to tie loose ends together…connect the dots, BEFORE you embark on a study course.
Do you need the right door to open?
Let us help you to connect all the dots, tie all the loose ends together, and open the correct doors to a fulfilling life!
More about the Counsellor

Karen is a registered Psychometrist with the Health Professions Council of S.A. She holds a Master’s degree in Research Psychology from the University of Johannesburg, of which the theme was Career Maturity. In addition, she also completed a Postgrad Diploma in Education. Her 20+ years’ experience in Human Resources and Recruitment equips her with an excellent understanding of different industries, jobs and their requirements.
Contact
Karen Smithies
Psychometrist
HPCSA
PMT 0033375