The process of making a career decision entails self-assessment, career exploration, goal setting and decision-making. The first and most critical step is self-assessment, where you learn about your values, interests, abilities, personality, preferred work environment and work style. Once you have learned about yourself, the next step will be to explore occupations and learn about the job market. You will then be better equipped to set realistic goals and make a better career decision.

On-line career resources, career software and pencil and paper instruments are available at the Center to assist you with your career planning needs.

eChoices & Sigi Plus

You can choose to complete these assessments on line by accessing Facts.org and then clicking on
Career Resources. Both assessments will provide you with the opportunity to conduct a self-assessment as well as exploring occupational and educational databases. You can complete both assessments and then make an appointment with a Career Counselor or come to the Career Center for assistance.

Please Understand Me

Through this software personality assessment you will learn about your learning and decision making styles. The assessment will identify your four-letter personality type as well as provide you with a profile of your personality and information about potential careers.

Strong Interest Inventory

The Strong Interest Inventory is a widely used interest inventory that will compare you answers to those of people who report being satisfied in their jobs. The categories include occupations, school subjects, leisure activities and the type of people you may enjoy working with. A personalized report will allow you to explore those careers that best reflect your interests.

Self-Directed Search

Pen and pencil instrument developed by John Holland whose theory states that most people can be loosely categorized into six types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising & Conventional. Occupations and work environments can also be classified by the same categories. The SDS will provide you with your own three-letter code that you can then use as a starting point to explore occupations.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI

This pen & pencil personality instrument consists of 94 questions that will help you identify your personality type and preferences. The MBTI will provide you with a considerable wealth of information as to your learning and decision-making styles and also help you identify how you prefer to interact with the world and whether you prefer to live in a more structured way or in a more spontaneous way. You will also be able to explore careers that fit your personality type and preferences.