Worker Trait Code System
You may want to begin your interpretation session with the Worker Trait Code Section. Focus on the 1s and 2s, and note that the 4s and 5s represent tasks the individual may prefer to avoid and may often be direct opposites of their top traits. If an individual does not have many 1s or 2s, you can focus on the 3s.
People with many 1s often also have many 5s. This indicates they are clearly defined in what they want to do and what they do not want to do. This can make a job search easier because they may know exactly what they want. However, it can also be challenging because they may be less flexible if required to perform tasks they do not enjoy.
People with many 2s and 3s tend to be more flexible in what they prefer to do. This can be challenging because it may be harder to pinpoint an ideal job fit. However, it can be beneficial when individuals are asked to perform a variety of tasks and do not have strong preferences for or against those tasks.
After reviewing the list of traits, review the corresponding graph. This provides a visual representation of the information. The graph can help quickly identify whether a person is more people-oriented, things-oriented, or prefers working with data versus language. This can be helpful when preparing for a counseling session.
Before your session, you may also want to review the Learning Styles section to understand how the individual prefers to receive information. You may also review the Worker Trait Codes to determine whether their top traits suggest a preference for detailed information or big-picture concepts. This can help you deliver information in a way that keeps the client engaged.
Personal Traits
The Personal Traits section relates to an individual’s core motivations outside of work. These often correlate with their highest motivations in the Worker Trait Code Section. However, personal motivators outside of work may differ slightly.
The Personal Traits section can help individuals identify their strengths and desires and then extend those core motivations into the world of work.
When using the full Personal MAPP™ Appraisal, it may be helpful to begin interpretation with this section, then move to the Worker Trait Section, Learning Styles, and Top Job Areas.
Educational Analysis – Learning Styles
The Learning Styles section is important because it helps individuals understand how they prefer to process information, the work or learning environment they prefer, the type of manager (or teacher/mentor) they prefer, and how they most effectively perform (or test).
It is important to relate this section to real-life situations, not only traditional classroom environments. For example, if a person has a 1 under timed tests, they may perform well under pressure and deadlines. This applies not only to testing situations, but also to work project deadlines.
Top 10 Vocational Areas
After reviewing the other sections and once the individual has an overall understanding of the traits most important to them, you can review the suggested top job areas. This list is based on the individual’s top traits and jobs that typically involve those traits.
Brainstorm with the individual about why these jobs may be a fit. The connection may not always be obvious. For example, many teachers have teaching and counseling in their top 10 list but may also see animal trainer listed. While this may be surprising, both roles can involve similar tasks such as routine reinforcement, patience, and consistency. While this is a light example, it demonstrates how traits can apply across different roles.
If you click on the jobs, you can read more detailed descriptions. Use the Top 10 jobs as a guide for roles to research in the MAPP™ Matching to O*NET jobs system.
MAPP™ Matching
MAPP™ Match is the program that allows you to match individual results to job descriptions for research. Once you create a job match, you will see a graph and an overall percentage match.
The outer line of the graph represents 100% of the job profile. The shaded area represents the individual. The more shaded the graph, the stronger the match between the individual and the job.
For more detailed matching information, you can click below the graph on the nine Worker Trait Code areas to see how closely the individual matches each trait. You can also click the O*NET or OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook) buttons on the right side of the page to view job details.
The O*NET and OOH links provide information such as job outlook, education requirements, daily tasks, work environment, salary range, and more.
Once this process is complete, you can help the individual apply what they have learned to researching and pursuing real job opportunities. MAPP™ can also support resume creation and interview preparation. The self-knowledge individuals gain can help them speak confidently about their strengths.
