Assessment Tools
The process of self-reflection will help start you on your way towards identifying a career path that fits your interests and personality. The purpose of self-reflection is for you to identify your qualities and personal preferences. What are your strengths? What do you value? What are your interests? What skills and abilities do you possess? What skills and abilities do you wish to develop? The better you know yourself, the better choices you will make with regard to your major and career.
Self-assessment can take many forms, from keeping a journal, to talking with someone else about yourself, to taking an assessment inventory. The Career Center offers several assessment instruments that can provide direction as you navigate your choice of major or career interest area. To learn more about these assessments, contact the Career Center to arrange an appointment with a career counselor.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
The most widely used personality inventory in the world; the MBTI instrument provides an accurate picture of a person's personality type. The MBTI instrument determines preferences. Combinations of these preferences result in 16 distinct personality types. Understanding characteristics unique to each personality type, provides insight on how one communicates and interacts with others. Please note: There is a $10 fee to take the MBTI.
Strong Interest Inventory
In the wake of today's rapid-change job market, the Strong Interest Inventory instrument provides you with a solid, dependable career planning tool. The Strong measures your interests in a broad range of occupations, work activities, leisure activities, and school subjects.
The Strong is an essential resource for anyone making career decisions, including:
- People considering a career change
- Employees seeking more satisfying work within an organization
- Students exploring career options
- Organizations looking to retain star performers and key staff
- Midlife and older adults planning their retirement