Career Guidance Analysis and Occupational Aptitude Test
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Presenting Problem:
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A cat is in a tree, and it won't come down.
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Instructions:
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Briefly explain how you would get the cat out of the tree; then
compare your answer with the analyzed solutions (below) and check
the careers recommended.
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Climb the tree and chase the cat.
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Shows average intelligence and determination; recommend work as
clerk or salesman.
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Using a ladder, climb the tree and chase the cat.
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Shows above-average intelligence and determination; recommend
work as a clerk manager or sales supervisor.
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Stand under the tree calling "Here Kitty! Come here Kitty!".
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Shows foolish and unrealistic optimism; recommend against
self-employment entrepreneurship!
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Call the local fire department for assistance.
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Shows an ability to delegate authority and evade responsibility;
recommend becoming an executive or bureaucrat.
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Form a committee to resolve the issue, and when the cat departs,
take credit for it!
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Shows initiative and leadership; recommend entering politics or
government.
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Mount a bird-feeder so as to safely apprehend the pet when it
stalks the hungry tweets.
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Shows imagination and interspecies sensitivity; recommend
entering veterinary service or work as an animal-rights activist.
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Get a sexy cat to entice the other cat out of the tree!
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Shows insight and multidimensional ethics; recommend work in
advertising or entertainment.
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Secure a vicious dog to the tree until the cat surrenders!
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Shows fortitude and compassion; recommend becoming a hostage
negotiator, a game warden or professional hunting guide, or
peace-officer.
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Burn-down the tree!
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Shows creativity and irrationality; recommend becoming a
wild-animal trainer, or work in journalism or professional
speech-writing.
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Deny the cat cover and concealment by chopping-down the tree, and
disposing of all wood by-products to prevent any repetition or
tactical retrenchment.
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Shows energetic realistic accommodation; recommend becoming a
Ranger or a Marine!
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