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Know Yourself

It is important to reflect on your skills, interests and priorities.

• Holland Quiz                                                                                                                                                                   Checklist prioritizes six interest areas to generate your top three (paper version). 

      Here is an interactive version from Carleton University-- write down your numerical results before exploring further.  

        For general categories of fit with majors at UBC Okanagan, click here.  Plus, you can use your three-letter results code to do an Advanced Search of occupations by "Interest" in the O*NET.  (O*NET link is in Explore Options, Career Tools)

•  Keirsey Temperament Sorter
  This 70-item inventory generates a personality profile. The site provides good articles with some descriptive information, but you can also use a variety of library or online resources to gather more career information regarding your profile type.   
• Transferable Skills Survey
  A skills survey identifies your abilities within five broad skill clusters. This information helps you determine your potential strengths and evaluates career options.
• Skills Checkbox
  A great overview of skills needed to be successful in the workplace.  Check to see if you have gaps to fill.
• World of Work - interactive map
  Explore careers by looking at what combination of  interest areas they have.  Are people, data, ideas or things your priority?

Need a more in-depth personality or interest assessment?  Here are our fee-based inventories available by appointment with Robin. 

Strong Interest Inventory

The most respected and widely used career planning instrument in the world.  The Strong links your interests and preferences to various jobs, work settings and careers.  You will receive a comprehensive report—see attached sample.  (Sample Report)

COST:

• $25.00 for current students
• $55.00 for Alumni
• $100.00 for non students

For an appointment, contact us.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (Personality Assessment)

With a proven record of reliability spanning more than 50 years, the MBTI offers a foundation for understanding individual differences.  Our MBTI career report describes career paths that you may find rewarding because they allow you to express your natural preferences.  See attached sample.  (Sample Report)

 COST:

• $30.00 for current students
• $65.00 for Alumni
• $125.00 for non students

 

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