Career assessments assist in identifying interests, strengths, abilities, values and personality preferences.  Assessment results can then be linked to research-based career options to explore during the career counseling process.

A common myth about any career assessment tool is that the results "tell you" what major or career to pursue.  While this is not possible, assessments can provide valuable insight.

Self assessment links:

www.humanmetrics.com will give you a quick assessment as to your personality type with suggested careers to consider.  Please consult with our professional team for a full assessment of career options.

http://www.soicc.state.nc.us/soicc/planning/c1a.htm  will guide you through a series of questions resulting in your Holland Code and careers to consider based upon your interest groups.

www.typelogic.com and http://www.personalitypage.com/portraits.html is a fun site to read more about your personality type and careers to consider.  You will also be given a list of "famous" others who share your type.

Workplace Values Assessment zooms in on work values that you seek from employment and employer. This is an important, often overlooked, facet of career exploration.

Career Values Assessment is another take on identifying aspects of your life and work that carry the most weight.  Results can play a major role in discovering careers that will reflect those traits and increase your opportunity for career success and satisfaction.

Skills Assessment from O'NET gives you detailed information on a variety of skill sets.  Being able to identify your own skills can guide the career exploration process and be valuable information to share in interviews. Take the survey now for a personalized report.

CNFC.org offers descriptions of different careers, salary information, the employment outlook for the next few years, educational requirements for specific careers and schools that offer these educational programs.