Career Guidance Analysis and Occupational Aptitude Test

Presenting Problem:

A cat is in a tree, and it won't come down.

Instructions:

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.

Climb the tree and chase the cat.

Shows average intelligence and determination; recommend work as clerk or salesman.

Using a ladder, climb the tree and chase the cat.

Shows above-average intelligence and determination; recommend work as a clerk manager or sales supervisor.

Stand under the tree calling "Here Kitty! Come here Kitty!".

Shows foolish and unrealistic optimism; recommend against self-employment entrepreneurship!

Call the local fire department for assistance.

Shows an ability to delegate authority and evade responsibility; recommend becoming an executive or bureaucrat.

Form a committee to resolve the issue, and when the cat departs, take credit for it!

Shows initiative and leadership; recommend entering politics or government.

Mount a bird-feeder so as to safely apprehend the pet when it stalks the hungry tweets.

Shows imagination and interspecies sensitivity; recommend entering veterinary service or work as an animal-rights activist.

Get a sexy cat to entice the other cat out of the tree!

Shows insight and multidimensional ethics; recommend work in advertising or entertainment.

Secure a vicious dog to the tree until the cat surrenders!

Shows fortitude and compassion; recommend becoming a hostage negotiator, a game warden or professional hunting guide, or peace-officer.

Burn-down the tree!

Shows creativity and irrationality; recommend becoming a wild-animal trainer, or work in journalism or professional speech-writing.

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.

Shows energetic realistic accommodation; recommend becoming a Ranger or a Marine!