Career Assessments

Interest Inventories

What are Interest Inventories and 

Career Assessments?

Career assessments and interest inventories are used to explore career options. By evaluating  personality traits, interests, and skills needed, these assessments and inventories can assist in career exploration and decision making. Remember, Parsons's theory said the first step in career exploration is to get to know yourself (McDaniels, 1994).  The values, traits, and interests you uncover might lead to some specific career fields. Keep in mind these assessments can be useful, but don't forget the third key point to Parsons's theory, "seek true reasoning through counseling" (McDaniels, 1994, p. 3). Setup an appointment or stop by during Open Door Time (check the daily schedule/calendar page), so together, we can review and evaluate your results and explore your career options. 

Career OneStop Interest, Skills, and Work Value Assessments

O*NET Interest Profiler

Discover how your personality can influence your career exploration (NERIS Analytics Limited, 2021). Mrs. Wakefield is an Assertive Entertainer (ESFPO-A). Take the quiz and find out what your personality type.

MyMajors.com is an easy to use assessment that can recommend top majors, colleges, and careers based on the assessment profile you complete. This site is useful in finding information on the education requirements that are needed for occupations. You will need to create an account, but the assessment is free. You also must be 13 years and older to use this site.

 For Questions or to setup an appointment, please contact

Kathy Wakefield -GISD Student Services kwakefield@garnerisd.net 940-682-4251x2213