CAREER TESTS & INTEREST SURVEYS

GUIDANCE TESTS

SELF-ASSESSMENT

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Knowing yourself is key to choosing the best career for you. There are many computerized and online self-assessment programs available to help you link what you know about yourself to different career possibilities.These are not tests, as there are not right and wrong answers. Career Services has chosen four of the best career self-assessment tools available for your use - see the chart below. Two are free and two require fees. All four will give you valuable perspectives on what careers may be right for you.

Career Liftoff Interest Inventory (CLII)

(Click the image to the left to take the inventory.) The CLII is a reasonably quick and easy career interest inventory. It has 214 questions. You do not need to meet with a career counselor to receive the results (although professional advice on interpreting the results is always helpful.) After you've completed the CLII you will receive your report after one business day. This report includes a list of occupations for your top six areas of interest.

If you access the inventory through the above link, Career Services pays the fee if you are a U of U student or alumni.

CareerBeam

(Click on the image to reach the registration page with login access in the top-right corner)

CareerBeam is a comprehensive, 24/7, user-friendly program that helps you determine what you want in your career and offers the steps to achieve it. It is a self-paced process to help you clarify your career goals, develop a professional resume and cover letter, prepare for interviews, develop a network, and implement a strategic career search.

CareerBeam helps you tap into the hidden market of jobs and internships by providing access to investigations of over 15 million companies and 20 million industries. It also allows you to identify over 2 million international companies in more than 70 countries. CareerBeam is constantly updating companies' information so you can have the most current knowledge available.

Strong Interest Inventory (SII)

Strong Interest Inventory

The SII is a standardized, statistically reliable interest inventory. It is one of the most widely used and reliable career interest assessment available. To take it, you must contact your Career Services Counselor for a referral beforehand, and to receive the results afterwards.

Your Strong Interest Inventory will generate a nine-page career interest report. The inventory has 317 questions and takes about 35-40 minutes to complete. The cost is $25.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

The MBTI is a unique self-assessment tool. Use the MBTI to learn about yourself and help you identify your "type". The MBTI has been used since 1943 and has been perfected through continual test research and development. Many, many millions of people have taken it and it takes about an hour. To take it, you must contact your Career Services Counselor for a referral beforehand, and to receive the results afterwards. The cost is $25.