What Is a Career Assessment?
Choosing a college major or career path can be difficult. With so many occupations out there, career assessments offer a way to determine which are best-suited for you.
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Background
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Career assessments analyze personal skills, strengths, abilities and weaknesses. They are popular with high school and college students who need to develop career goals and work toward a solid educational background for their future.
Counselor
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Career counselors help lay the foundation for a fulfilling future in serious, full-time employment. They discuss with you your values, personality and other aspects of importance to you and may suggest careers not before considered.
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Procedure
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Assessments are available online or on paper--with some sent out for intricate evaluation. Review results with a counselor, and explore the list of possibilities for probable job satisfaction and success. Hundreds of different assessments exist, reports the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services. While some are free, be aware that fees may apply.
Types
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According to the University of Alaska, Fairbanks Career Services Department, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory are two popular assessments. The MBTI evaluates personality and communication and decision-making skills, while the SII matches your personal interests with those of a career professional.
Self-assessment
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The D.C. DES recommends asking "What do you like doing?," "What is important to you?," "What do you do best?" and "What are your talents?" Also consider school subjects you excel in, evaluation by your teachers and interest when observing workers in action.
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