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Here’s a list of some of the best free career testing sites that can help students and professionals discover their aptitudes, interests, ideal career paths, and fields of study: (Click on the title to go to its site.)
PLEASE NOTE before proceeding further:
These tools are excellent starting points for anyone feeling uncertain about their future or curious about untapped strengths. Please remember that no one should ever base your career choice on the results of a single test. It is best to take several tests and compare the results to see if they agree with each other, and to talk to your parents, teachers, counselors before making a life changing decision like this.
What it does: Uses advanced machine learning and psychometrics to match you with careers based on personality, interests, and workplace preferences. It includes the ability to see not only careers, but the university major or training required to get hired for that career. There is a discussion of salary, training, job satisfaction, how compatible you are with each career, job growth potential, and much much more. I thought it was worth the time it took to complete.
Why it’s great: Offers a deep, data-driven analysis with over 150 personality traits and 1,500+ career profiles. It matches not only your interests, but your personality traits to people who are already in their careers
Bonus: You can pause and resume the test anytime. Press the Free Test button in the upper right corner for the free version. Be sure to create a username and password so you will have ongoing access to the results which are rather complete in scope.
Note: It does take a long time to complete the survey, but it is very complete and fairly accurate if you are honest about your answers.
What it does: Helps you identify your interests and links them to career options using the Holland Code system.
Why it’s great: The survey is only 60 questions and does not take long. U.S. Government-backed, simple to use, and highly reliable for career exploration.
Bonus: Offers insights into job outlook and required qualifications.
Note: Just like the other tests here, this one is based on data from the USA, so may not fill the needs of all students.
What it does: Combines personality traits and career interests to suggest suitable professions.
Why it’s great: Free to take with basic results; optional paid report for deeper insights.
Bonus: No email required to view your initial results.
What it does: Offers a quick snapshot of your career personality and work preferences.
Why it’s great: Easy to navigate and gives instant feedback.
Bonus: Includes links to job profiles and industries that match your traits.
What it does: Evaluates your work personality and suggests careers that align with your strengths.
Why it’s great: Includes a free summary report with career matches and work environment preferences.
Bonus: Offers a premium version with more detailed insights.
What it does: Matches your interests and style to career categories.
Why it’s great: Short and engaging, ideal for students exploring options.
Bonus: Offers college major suggestions based on your results.
Before you select a university:
Find your career match. You can do this when you read the report and see what major areas are recommended to prepare you to enter that career.
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