• Every person has a unique pattern of traits made up of their interests, values, abilitiesand personality characteristics, these traits can be objectively identified andprofiled to represent an individual‟s potential
• Every occupation is made up of factors required for the successful performance of that occupation. These factors can be objectively identified and represented as an occupational profile
• It is possible to identify a fit or match between individual traits and job factors using straight forward problem-solving/decision making process.
• The closer the match between personal traits and job factors the greater the likelihood for successful job performance and satisfaction