Some like it hot...

So was perusing the web today and saw that Yahoo! posted their latest list of hot jobs, namely Which Jobs Pay New Hires Best? If you are new to the job market, or have the ability and desire to train for a job that looks like a good fit. Remember, though, it's not always about the hot job out there, it's about the job you may be a perfect fit for, and the job that will constantly challenge you, in a good and rewarding way. Imagine taking the time to study nuclear medicine, only to realize you can't stand it. That bottom line no longer may be important to you.

So maybe it's time to take one of those career placement tests. I know, you're thinking of the one you took in school that didn't relate to who you are and didn't account for your mindset. How about a real one then. This is one posted by the BBC, and it's actually centered around your mindset. Go take the BBC Careers Test and.. (according to their site)

"* Find out which careers suit you best.
* The test has seven questions and should take between 5-10 minutes.
* It was developed by psychometric specialist Neil Scott of Cassin-Scott Associates."

I also located one from Quest Career Services: MAPP (Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential) Test which appears to be a more in depth assessment about what motives you, etc. Now bear in mind that sometimes an assessment can really depend on your state of mind at the time, so go into i when you're in a positive frame of mind. Don't take the test after an interview that didn't go well, or at the end of the day. Start off a day with it and really let the answers soak in. This from the mind of someone who has had to take assessments through some employers. Just a note, I didn't take this one myself, and they may be trying to sell you more services. At least be aware that if you enter your email on a site, they may abuse it! In fact, I have a 'junk' email account that I often do test sites like this with - but time is a premium on this Monday!!

Happy Hunting!