The Importance of Assessments These tools can tell you a lot about yourself, including things you aren't aware of or haven't thought much about. Or, they may verify what you already know. Assessments can help you identify strengths, weaknesses, interest, values, etc. and then assist you in matching them to job options and/or majors.
Personality Assessment Two "personality" tests based on the Myers-Briggs Temperament Indicator, the Keirsey Temperament Sorter and the Character Sorter will give you personal insight which may help you understand why you thrive in some jobs and work environments and struggle in others. You can link too many related sites to learn more.
Live Career This assessment offers a short report about personality and interests with an explanation about workplace �fit�. Comprehensive reports cost $24.95 but the short report is free and the site also provides additional links to career resources.
Career Link The CAREERLINK utilizes current computer technology, the Internet, interactive feedback, and instant data analysis to provide you with information supporting your career development process. The CAREERLINK Inventory is designed to match the way you see yourself -- your interests, aptitudes, temperaments, physical capacities, preferred working conditions and desired length of preparation for employment -- with available career information from the United States Department of Labor. The information you provide about yourself will produce a career profile showing to what extent your self-identified characteristics and preferences match those considered significant in eighty career clusters.
Career Planning Guidelines This is a four-year plan that will help guide you in selecting your career direction. It will also help you in deciding what to do in stages during your college career and what services are available from the Career Services office.
Career Action Plan This is another example of a career action plan that stresses the importance of starting the process early in your college career.
Michigan Career Portal Smart career and business decisions start here! This site is a bridge to state and national employment, career, education, training, and business resources and services.
www.cbcampus.com This site provides resource informaiton about resumes, interviews, articles and job opportunities along with career quizzes and other helpful information.
