Are you at a crossroads in your academic or professional journey, wondering which career path truly aligns with your skills and passions? Many individuals find themselves asking, “Is there a reliable test to pinpoint the ideal career for me?” The answer is yes, and often, these tools are career assessment tools widely used by psychologists to guide individuals just like you. The University Career Center offers a suite of professional career assessment services, designed to provide personalized insights into your strengths, interests, and personality, paving the way for informed decisions about your future. To explore how these assessments can benefit you, connect with a career coach during our advising hours, or reach out to the Information Desk at 734-764-7460 to schedule your career assessment consultation.
Understanding Professional Career Assessments
For those seeking a comprehensive career counseling experience, leveraging career assessment tools widely used by psychologists, the University Career Center (UCC) offers in-depth, hour-long appointments with experienced career coaches. These sessions are structured to help you navigate the complexities of choosing an academic major or charting your career course. Our coaches expertly integrate the findings from leading career assessment tools widely used by psychologists, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), CliftonStrengths (CS), and the Strong Interest Inventory (SII), into personalized guidance. This integrated approach ensures your decisions are well-informed and deeply resonant with your individual profile.
If you’re considering taking a career assessment, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your decision-making process and determine which assessment will offer the most valuable insights for your unique situation. The UCC is committed to making these resources accessible. If financial constraints are a concern regarding assessment fees, please contact us at 734-764-7460 or email Joelle Fundaro Randall at [email protected] to inquire about scholarship opportunities.
Exploring Top Career Assessment Tools
Psychologists and career counselors rely on a variety of assessment tools to aid individuals in career exploration. Here are three prominent instruments available through the University Career Center:
Strong Interest Inventory (SII) ®: Unveiling Your Vocational Interests
The Strong Interest Inventory (SII) stands as a highly respected Career Assessment Tool Widely Used By Psychologists and career professionals. It is specifically designed to delve into your personal and vocational interests, providing clear direction toward potential career paths that align with these interests. Backed by over 80 years of rigorous research examining the career trajectories of individuals with similar interests, the SII offers robust and reliable insights. This assessment helps bridge the gap between your inherent interests and fulfilling career options.
- Students: $20.00
- Recent Graduates: $20.00
CliftonStrengths (CS) ®: Identifying and Leveraging Your Talents
CliftonStrengths is another powerful career assessment tool widely used by psychologists and organizations worldwide. It focuses on identifying your dominant talent themes. By fostering an understanding of these innate talents, you can strategically cultivate them into strengths. These strengths become valuable assets in all facets of life, particularly in career planning and execution of the career search process. The core philosophy of CliftonStrengths is to empower you by concentrating on your natural talents, enabling you to maximize your overall potential and career success.
- Students: $10.00
- Recent Graduates: $10.00
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)®: Understanding Your Psychological Type
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a globally recognized self-report questionnaire. As a career assessment tool widely used by psychologists, it translates Carl Jung’s theory of psychological types into a practical framework for everyday understanding and application. The MBTI is extensively utilized to illuminate personality differences, offering profound insights into individuals’ decision-making styles, communication preferences, and ideal work environments. Its application in career development and exploration is particularly significant, helping individuals understand how their personality type intersects with various career fields.
- Students: $43.00
- Recent Graduates: $43.00
Important Note: We strongly advise students to schedule an initial consultation with a career advisor before proceeding with payment for any assessment. Following your advising session and a referral for one or more assessments, payment is required before we can schedule your personalized interpretation appointment, where your results will be thoroughly reviewed and discussed.
Career Assessment Tools Checklist
To streamline your experience with career assessment tools at the University Career Center, please follow these steps:
- Meet with a Career Coach for an ‘Exploring Major / Career Options’ appointment: This initial meeting will provide you with detailed information about each career assessment tool widely used by psychologists that we offer, ensuring you choose the most appropriate option for your needs.
Schedule an Appointment - Pay for the assessment: Once you and your advisor have determined the best assessment for you, payment is the next step. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship to cover the assessment fee, please email Joelle Fundaro Randall at [email protected].
- Complete the assessment: Detailed instructions on how to access and complete your chosen assessment will be emailed to you. We request that you complete the assessment prior to your scheduled interpretation appointment to maximize the session’s effectiveness.
- Schedule an assessment interpretation appointment: After completing the assessment, schedule your dedicated 1-hour appointment for interpretation of your results.
- Meet with a Career Coach for your interpretation appointment: During this session, you will work closely with a career coach to gain a comprehensive understanding of your assessment results and how they relate to your career aspirations.
