SELF-ASSESSMENTS 

                                                  "Know thyself."
                                                      Socrates
          
Socrates wasn't a career advisor, but his ancient advice sheds light on the critical first step in the career planning process - self-assessment. 
 
The ultimate career goal is finding one consistent with your interests, skills, personality, abilities, and values.  Use the self-assessment tools below to inform your efforts in clarifying the kinds of work and experiences you could find most fulfilling.

eChoices (from FACTS)
FACTS (Florida Academic Counseling and Tracking for Students) and the Florida Department of Education partnered to provide students eChoices, a career exploration and information system which helps assess and identify interests and employment matches.

Jung Myers-Briggs Online Test
Valuable indicator of personality type. This free test consists of 72 questions and will assist in determining personality type.

Keirsey Temperament Sorter
Whether you're searching for a more fulfilling career or deeper communication with the people in your life, understanding your own patterns and preferences is the first step. Take the Temperament Sorter--it is a fun, interesting and revealing questionnaire that tells you if you're an Artisan, Guardian, Rationalist or Idealist.

National Career Development Association
Resources to assist with career planning including interest inventories and occupational training/education opportunities.

Personality Type
From the authors of four best selling books about Personality Type, this is a powerful tool that will make you happier and more successful in every aspect of your life.

Princeton Review Career Quiz  
Think of how happy you'd be to go to work each day saying to yourself, "I want to," not "I have to." The difference is simply matching the right person with the right place. Take this 24-question quiz that asks questions about you and then your answers will be analyzed to determine your most likely interests and work style. The people who created the Birkman Method® developed The Princeton Review Career Quiz.  

Type Focus Personality Assessment 
Type Focus is the intelligent and compassionate use of personality type for corporate and career development. Take the free personality test! 

Self-Directed Search (SDS)
The SDS, developed by Dr. John Holland, is one of the most widely used career assessments in the world.  It matches your skills and interests to career or educational programs.  It costs $8.95 but may be worth the cost if you're unsure about career direction. 

SIGI Plus (from FACTS)
The System of Interactive Guidance and Information
(SIGI Plus) is a career planning product of Educational Testing Services.  It is provided to you by FACTS (Florida Academic Counseling and Tracking for Students) and the Florida Department of Education's Division of Workforce. Access SIGI Plus from the Career Guidance link on the site. 


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