The WorkKeys Fit Assessment is one of 8 sections that comprise the ACT WorkKeys test, an evaluation of work-related “soft” and “hard” skills. The Fit section of the test is a personality assessment that estimates your interests and values and how they fit with the characteristics of occupations.
Although the WorkKeys Fit assessment is not required for receiving the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), taking it can elevate your resume and showcase the traits that will make you a perfect match for the job.
On the following page, you will get all the information you need for the ACT WorkKeys Fit assessment, with the measured traits, sample questions, and tips.
What Is the WorkKeys Fit Assessment?
The ACT WorkKeys Fit assessment measures your occupational interests, preferences, and working values to evaluate how well you fit into a certain line of work and how well you are aligned in an organizational culture.
The test comprises two parts – the ACT Interest Inventory and the Work Values Inventory.
You will have 102 items to address in approximately 20 minutes.
This assessment is administrated only by computer.
Act Interest Inventory
This section of the test assesses six basic occupational interests –
You will be presented with a list of work-related activities, and you will need to indicate how much you would like to do each of them on a scale of “Like” to “Dislike.”
• Planning a workflow
• Training new employees
• Researching information
• Pitching ideas
As in the Interest Inventory section of the assessment, this is your chance to point out the values that can contribute to your position and organization. As such, in academic, research, and science jobs, Order should be an extremely important value, while Autonomy should be ranked high in managerial positions.
Work Values Inventory
This section of the test assesses 18 common work-related values, among them are –
You will be presented with a list of work-related values, and you will need to indicate the importance of each of them to you on a scale of “Not important at all” to “Extremely important.”
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WorkKeys Fit Assessment Tips
Focus on the career you want
The Fit assessment evaluates your personal tendencies and how they correlate with the characteristics of the position you aim for. Thus, when addressing the questions, consider the job-specific requirements and highlight the traits that are best for the position.
Your Fit goes both ways
This test assesses how fit you are for certain jobs and professions, and both you and your recruiter want you to be the perfect match. So, if you feel that your answers are less intuitive and not necessarily aligned with your personality, it may not be a good career path for you.
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