Self Assessment
Before selecting a major it is important to spend time thinking about who you are and where your interests lie. For major and career preparation, students are encouraged to spend time exploring themselves in four areas:
Interests – What fields, courses and topics interest you?
Skills – What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses?
Personality - What kind of person are you? Shy or Outgoing? Detail Oriented or Big Picture Person? How might this effect the career choice you select?
Values - What is most important to you, in your work and in your life? Does the career you are considering align well with these values?
If you are undecided, we HIGHLY recommend that you meet with a career counselor to explore these areas in more detail. To schedule an individual appointment with a career professional call 612-624-2710. Through individual activities and career assessment inventories, we can assist you in developing strong self knowledge that will assist you in making a more educated career choice.
ASSESSMENTS AVAILABLE AT THE ST. PAUL CAMPUS CAREER CENTER:
Strong Interest Inventory - Identifies student interests and relates those to major and career options. ($8.00 fee)
Myers Briggs Type Indicator - Clarifies your personality characteristics and identifies careers that fit your personality traits. ($12.00 fee)
StrengthsQuest - identfies your top 5 strengths; this information is used to help you identify career areas where you will succeed. ($15.00 fee)
FREE ONLINE SELF GUIDED ASSESSMENTS:
Check out the free online assessments listed below and under related links. These can help you begin the self exploration process, but we strongly encourage you to visit a career counselor who can help you make sense of this information.
My Majors Assessment
A short self assessment which suggests possible college majors.
Career Interests and Styles (Click "Grad School" then "Career Quiz")
Asks 24 questions and reports a general description of your career interests and preferred work style. You can sign in for a lits of suggested career areas.
Minnesota Careers
Visit this web site for a link to two separate assessments: Interest Assessment and the Work Importance Locator.