Job-selection tool – DysInEduProWork

We invite you to use our job selection tool to discover your strengths and gain guidance on which jobs are good for you based on your score.

While creating this test, we took into account some of the common skills of neurodiverse people to show how various characteristics can be useful at work. We believe that people with Specific Learning Disorders can be great in many different fields. This is why this test aims to inspire you and make you reflect on your strengths rather than focus on the difficulties.

To begin the test, click “start”.

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Job selection tool

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What motivates you the most?

Curiosity - I want to investigate and discover new things.

Empathy - meeting the people I’m helping is the most important.

Satisfaction from finished tasks - I need to see the physical result of what I’m working on.

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If you have to take on a task that’s new to you, what do you do?

If I have a possibility, I will find someone who already knows how to do it. Later, I can help them with something else that I’m good at.

I will read about it and find out how to do it. I will get it done, plus I get a new skill.

I take a practical approach and choose a way that will lead to the best results with the least effort.

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How easily can you research a topic?

I like gathering information; using charts and data, or deep diving for answers.

I can do it, but I prefer not to waste time on too much research.

I prefer to learn from other people than researching the topic independently.

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Which end of the sentence sounds the most accurate to you?

When I find a new hobby, I start with…

…spending hours on the internet, learning about it.

…going straight to trying it in practice, even if I have little theoretical knowledge about it.

…finding a community to enjoy my passion together with other people.

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How do you deal with work that requires a lot of attention?

I treat it as a chance to learn. I like to challenge myself and improve.

I search for the most efficient and practical way to do it.

I'm trying to find something interesting in it and I'm looking for new ways of doing it to avoid getting bored.

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How do you cope with an unexpected task?

I’ll do my best to get the job done.

I will modify my plans so that it's not necessary to do it.

I don't like it. Doing a good job takes time and preparation.

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If a problem occurs in a project, how will you deal with it?

I’ll try to solve it, and if it is impossible to solve, I’ll begin the project from the start.

I will find a good solution, even if it's an unexpected one.

I will ask a colleague to deal with the problem.

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Is it easy for you to respect the deadlines?

Yes, I perform well under a pressure of time.

I can do it, but I prefer to have a lot of time to investigate before I start working, to really get the task right.

No, I want to be flexible and work on my own schedule.

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How well can you communicate your thoughts, feelings and opinions to others?

I usually have a lot of ideas so tend to go off topic. Because of that, I find it difficult to share my thoughts, feelings and opinions with others.

I can get my message across in a short form, especially on practical topics.

I can effectively communicate my thoughts, feelings and opinions to others in different settings and I can adapt my style of communication depending on the situation.

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How do you handle conflict in a team-setting?

I actively support my team to reach a resolution by hearing both sides of the disagreement and finding a compromise to both positions.

I have a practical approach to conflicts. I start with fixing a problem that started it.

I often come up with unexpected solutions to the conflict.

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Which sentence sounds the most accurate to you:

When working as part of a team you..

… enjoy collaborating with others, sharing ideas and working towards a common goal.

…. prefer to work independently, but if you are in a team, you would rather work in small groups to really get to the bottom of the task.

….. treat it as an occasion to brainstorm ideas and be creative.

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How well do you listen to others?

I am a good listener. I always make an effort to engage with the speaker by focusing on what they are saying and understanding their perspective. I am often very empathetic towards others.

I sometimes struggle with it, because I have too many ideas. I could improve my listening skills by focusing better on what people are saying.

No, I prefer action over talking, and I can be impatient sometimes.

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What are the features you value the most in performing tasks?

Quality and precision.

Working with people and helping others.

Flexibility and inventiveness.

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You tend to prefer teamwork when:

It is quick and effective, even if this means that only one person takes the lead and sets a precise direction for everyone.

You can exchange thoughts about the topic of discussion.

Everyone is free to express opinions freely and decisions are taken jointly, based on all ideas that emerged.

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In your ideal job, would you like to be given systematic and repetitive tasks?

Yes, clear and systematic tasks help me focus.

I can do it, as long as I work with others.

No, I don’t like this kind of task. I will always find soemthing more interesting to do.

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When someone gives you a task, the first thing you usually do is:

Talk about it with my colleagues.

Get to know more specifics on the expected outcome.

Think of different possible ways to perform it.

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Disclaimer

This quiz was created as a source of inspiration. It is not a standardised psychological test, and while it can give some interesting propositions, it should not be used as a main tool for choosing a career.

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This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.