ASSESSMENTS and RESOURCES
Updated 7-16-2008
Several different types of assessments are available to help you gather information about yourself and possible career options. Most are available through the Career Development & Placement Center by appointment. Some are also available on-line either free or paid by credit card. If you wish to utilize the free counseling and consultation provided by our office, just call or appointment. The following types of assessment are available to current students: interests (free, $5.00, or $8.00 at your choice), values (free or $3.00), preferred skills ($3.00), temperament (free), and type ($10.00). Alumni are eligible to receive limited assistance at a higher cost, currently not to exceed $25.00 per assessment.
Feel free to try any of the following assessments, with the understanding that they are not tests and do not tell you what you should do or be, nor do they assess your aptitude. They are used only to help you identify and organize your strengths in relation to career choices. If you choose to use on-line assessments, you are also encouraged to bring those results with you for discussion as you plan your next steps.
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Online Assessments and Resources
These links are provided to help you explore career options. However, they are not tests, nor are they guaranteed to give you definite answers. For more assistance, please schedule an appointment with the Career Development & Placement Center at 626-2371.
The Keirsey Temperament Sorter II
This instrument is designed to identify different types of
personality traits, with information about careers that tend to
attract those types of personalities.
What Can I Do
With a Major In?
This site at UNC-Wilmington can help you identify some of the possible
careers that are commonly associated with specific majors.
To view podcasts about careers, go to www.collegerecruiter.com and select View all Podcasts & Videos in the box on the right.
O*NET for Matching Skills With Careers and finding career information.
The Career Interests Game
This site at the U. of Missouri will help you match your interests and
skills with similar careers.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides these descriptions of
what workers in over 250 occupations do on the job, working
conditions, training and education required, and a variety of other
job-related details. Employment trends and other statistics are also
available.
South Dakota Wage & Salary Information
South Dakota Occupational Information
Mapping Your
Future
This is one of several sites that provide the basics of career
planning, job hunting, resume writing, and interviewing.
JobWeb
This site from the National Association of Colleges & Employers has
great resources for job hunters, as well as vacancy listings.
Additional assessments are offered on-line at your expense. However, these or similar assessments are available through Career Development & Placement, as well.