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Introduction

Step 1: Self Assessment

Step 2: Exploring the Possibilities

Step 3: Narrowing Down Your Options

Step 4: Your Action Plan

 

Step 1: Self Assessment

People are naturally drawn to career choices related to their personalities and interests. The links below will help you identify your assets and your strongest areas of interest.

At the completion of these exercises, you will have several career areas to explore. Be sure to print the results from these exercises for Step 2.

  • Princeton Review Career Quiz: This is a 24 question quiz which provides feedback about an individuals career interests as well as information related to their personality style. You must register with this site in order to receive a list of occupations related to your major interest areas. This information is free, however, the sponsor asks if you would like colleges to send you information in the future.
  • Keirsey Temperament Sorter: The Keirsey Temperament Sorter is an extremely popular personality profile which provides excellent information for self-understanding and career decision-making. To take the assessment, scroll down the menu and click on “The Keirsey Character Sorter An online personality questionnaire.”   After receiving test results, return to the homepage and click on “sixteen types” in order to print a full-page description of your personality profile.
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