Tressa Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I am looking for a good test that will give my kids an idea of careers that suit them. I would prefer it to be free, but a small fee would be OK too. After a quick google, I see there are many online, but does anyone have a link to a GOOD one? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tressa Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Never mind. :D I found some old posts here with some good links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaissance Mom Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Would you post a link to the old threads? I've been wondering this myself. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Here are a few to get you started: Career Choosing, book suggestions How to choose a career you will enjoy? What resources would you recommend for a 9th grader about choosing a career? Can anyone recommend a career aptitude test? Interest/career surveys? Need one for DS 19 Career interest surveys? Career testing -- knowing what to major in/do with your life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DidoMachiatto Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 http://www.careerwithinyou.com/ There is an online test that points you to careers for certain personality bents. "What's my career type." But the book walks you through certain careers that match your certain characteristics: Perfectionist, Helper, Achiever, Romantic, Observer, Questioner, Adventurer. There is a visual match-up system they use that make it really easy to identify careers! My 15dd did this last week, to help me know how to direct her high school studies. Found some interesting career ideas, but mostly were pointed in the direction she was already going. She scored almost equally in three of the above 'types'. After you find your 'career type,' you go through a questionaire that shows your strengths and weaknesses within that type. And you compare your detailed assessment with careers for people of that type. What was very interesting was that even though the questions were so different within her three types, a few of the same careers kept coming to the surface through all those different filters. This is written more for adults struggling with finding a career fit, or looking for a career change, but I found it appropriate for my daughter and me as we make educational and college plans. Book is available through Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lauren_05 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I recommend the Myers Briggs personality test. It would not just help on choosing a career path, but in other aspects of life too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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