What Career Assessments Are.

• Tools or instruments which provide a systematic method of gathering information and aid in decision making
• Descriptions of people's characteristics based on interest and personality traits
• Helpful in narrowing your career options
• Helpful in understanding your interaction and communications with others
• Measure how your interests and personality compare with people employed in various career fields
• Helpful in understanding which types of work environments compliment your personality and style
• Provide you with new directions or confirm what you already know
• Provide an excellent first step in the career exploration process

What Career Assessments Are Not.

• Tests which tell you what career to pursue
• Measurements of your abilities or aptitudes
• Should not keep you from considering any career or activity
• Should not be used as an excuse for doing or not doing anything
• Cannot give you everything you need to make an informed career decision