I. Aptitude and Interest

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  • Aptitude pertains to your current abilities and skills, and how much these skills can impact your future career. In essence, it answers the question, "What am I good at?" For example, the subject where you
    most excel in your high school and senior high school may already give you an indication of your
    aptitude.
  • The second consideration in choosing a profession is your interest. You have already explored in the previous sections your answer to the question, what would I like to do? One's interest in pursuing a
    particular career is equally as important as one's aptitude for it. For instance, you may be showing an aptitude in biology, chemistry, and science in general; but if you get queasy at the sight of blood, better
    not pursue a career in the medical profession (be a doctor or a nurse).
  • Apart from your own understanding of yourself, based on your school performance and other experiences, a more accurate reading of your aptitude and interest can actually be done through the use
    of standardized tests. Since 2006, (DepEd) has been administering the National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE), annually to high school students to serve as a guide for career planning and preparation.