Career Testing

The most commonly used tests to help in career counseling are:

1. The Strong Interest Inventory

This is a very popular interest test that shows where an individual's interests lie in the six general occupational theme areas:

Social

Enterprising

Realistic

Conventional

Investigative

Artistic

It compares a person's interests to individuals who are employed in different occupations (on a scale of dissimilar to similar). It also gives Personal Style Scales in regards to work style, leadership style, approach to risk taking and learning environment preference.

Cost: $10.00 for UVSC students, $15.00 for non-students. The test takes approximately 1 hour.

2. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

This is another very popular test that measures personality type and how it relates to careers. It will list 50 most popular occupations and also 25 least popular occupations for that specific personality type. It will also give a description of strengths and weaknesses as they relate to occupations and interpersonal relationships.

Cost: $10.00 for UVSC students, $15.00 for non students. The test takes approximately 1 hour.

Other career assessment instruments are available such as values, alternative interest and personality inventories, etc. Please check with office staff on additional tests available. You can call during office hours at 863-8386.

There are a few Online Personal Assessments that students can use for free:

These assessments can be helpful for general information, but we recommend individuals come in for career counseling.