Public channels have offered free tests.

Vocational Assessment (Korea)

🧠 Psychology By CampusDown Wiki Editorial Team Last updated October 26, 2026

Standardised tests of interests, aptitude and values for career exploration.

Contents

1. History and scholarship
2. Key points
3. In practice
4. FAQ
5. References

History and scholarship

Strong (1943) pioneered interest inventories; Cronbach (1949) testing principles; Holland (1959) RIASEC; Dawis and Lofquist (1984) work adjustment; Nye et al. (2012) linked interest fit to performance; Schmidt and Hunter (1998) on ability tests.

Key points

Types include interest, aptitude and values tests; Work24 has offered free tests—check current availability. Laws, programmes, visa rules and hiring practice change; check official notices, current law and actual postings.

In practice

Results are a starting point; get interpretation from a career counsellor.

FAQ

Free?: Public channels have offered free tests.
Must I follow results?: Use them as reference.

Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26

References

Strong, E. K., Jr. (1943). Vocational Interests of Men and Women. Stanford University Press.
Cronbach, L. J. (1949). Essentials of Psychological Testing. Harper.
Holland, J. L. (1959). A theory of vocational choice. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 6(1), 35–45.
Dawis, R. V., & Lofquist, L. H. (1984). A Psychological Theory of Work Adjustment. University of Minnesota Press.
Schmidt, F. L., & Hunter, J. E. (1998). The validity and utility of selection methods in personnel psychology. Psychological Bulletin, 124(2), 262–274.
Nye, C. D., Su, R., Rounds, J., & Drasgow, F. (2012). Vocational interests and performance: A quantitative summary of over 60 years of research. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 7(4), 384–403.
고용24(고용노동부). https://www.work24.go.kr
국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr

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