Self-Assessments
Self-assessments are available to assist you in identifying your interests. Please contact Career Services at (626) 815-2103 to take one or more of the following assessments.
Strong Interest Inventory
Cost: $5
Identifies: Interests
Receive log-on instructions to take the Strong Interest Inventory from your own computer. The scales indicate a person's basic interests and general occupational themes, compare similarities with professionals in given occupations, and explore personal styles associated with job satisfaction. The results are sent to Career Services, where you will have the opportunity to meet with a counselor to review your results.
Career Cruising
Cost: Free
Identifies: Interests and Values
Receive a log-on code and password to access the online Career Cruising Planning Program. Results can provide basic knowledge to identify compatible occupations, programs of study, training options, and preparation for job placement.
StrengthsFinder
Cost: $10 for first-time users; $15 for additional uses
Identifies: Strengths
This 30-minute assessment reveals your top five themes of talent. You receive an online code and password as well as access to other online tools to help you maximize your top strengths.
Holland Self Directed Search (SDS)
Cost: $5.50
Identifies: Compatibility with Career Types
Describes individuals and careers according to six main areas: social, artistic, enterprising, realistic, investigative, and conventional. This assessment can facilitate an understanding of work environments and career types.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Cost: $1.50
Identifies: Personality Type
This personality type assessment measures your preference for paired characteristics: extravert/introvert, sensing/intuiting, thinking/feeling, and perception/judgment. This can assist you with understanding how your preferences can influence job selection, work environments, and employers.
Elevations Card Sort Set
Cost: Free
Identifies: Interests, Skills, and Values
This card sort activity assists you in determining your main areas of interest, abilities, and values. A counseling appointment is not necessary to use this resource.
Brennfleck's Card Sort Set
Cost: Free
Identifies: Skills
This card sort activity assists you in determining your transferable skills and your main areas of interest. A counseling appointment is not necessary to use this resource.
