Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Block 3 - Required Online Surveys

http://www.tctc.edu/career_survey/index.html

Review: This is good site, however it is basic in comparison to the others.
Not sure which career is right for you? Take this fast, easy survey to find the career clusters that may be a good match for your personality and interests. This isn't a complicated, scientific type survey. It's just meant to be fun and to give you something to think about. The Career Interest Survey was developed by Amanda Blanton, Associate Dean of Collaboration at Tri County Technical College and a Certified Global Career Development Facilitator. This site provides information Career Clusters, with specific information on those careers; description, personal traits, career options and resource links.

http://www.queendom.com/index.htm

Review: Great web site, many different types of test, at different levels – Select three
Do you want to get some direction in your life and learn about what drives you? Do you need some guidance as to which path to take in your career? The Career Style Test is a tool to help you understand what drives and interests you. Queendom is the land of tests … so many of them that the sheer choice of topics will inspire you to take a wonderful journey inside yourself. The site creates an interactive venue for self-exploration with a healthy dose of fun. We offer a full range of professional-quality, scientifically-validated psychological assessments that empower you to grow and reach your real potential through insightful feedback and detailed, custom-tailored analysis. Much like our visitors, Queendom is constantly evolving, adapting and improving to bring you the highest quality, most up-to-date tests reflecting our ever-changing lives.


http://www.livecareer.com/?cobrand=CLEAR


Review: Excellent survey, provides detailed information on career interest. Students will need to register, but their info can be fictitious. They also must say press No or No Thanks through out the survey
This free report is based on your answers to LiveCareer's Career Directions Inventory (CDI). The CDI measures career interests and is one of the most advanced, scientifically-based tests of its kind.
1. Assessment – Overview
2. Interests – What You Like/Dislike
3. Understanding Your Highest Interest Scores
4. Administrative Scores
5. Personality – What Makes You Unique
When it comes to making career and educational decisions, it’s helpful to get a clear picture of who you are and what you want at this stage of your life. That’s why assessment is the starting point of any career planning process.

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