Understanding your scores
A high score means a strong preference, not a guaranteed talent. Bands describe where you sit relative to the full range of possible answers, not relative to other candidates.
Resources
Reading your results without over-reading them
Short guides for candidates, parents and counsellors on what a career assessment can and cannot tell you.
Choosing between two clusters
When two clusters are within five points of each other, treat them as equally viable and use real exposure a workshop, an internship, a day of shadowing to break the tie.
For parents
Ask what your child found interesting in the report before discussing what is practical. The report is a conversation starter, not a verdict on capability.
For counsellors
Dimension bands, cluster match percentages and the reverse-scored item handling are all documented in the report. Use the development notes as prompts, not conclusions.
Course and entrance planning
Each cluster lists real qualification routes. Check the current entrance requirements and duration with the awarding institution before committing.
If the result surprises you
Retake after three months rather than immediately. Assessments reflect how you answered on a particular day, and a rushed retake usually repeats the same pattern.
Assessment disclaimer
Career assessment results describe preferences and self-reported tendencies. They are a starting point for career conversations, not a prediction of ability, marks or success.