Career/Personality Tests
As university deadlines are fast approaching, many students are still pondering what careers to pursue.
A good way to engage with them in this process is to discuss personality traits and how they impact
career choices. One of the most popular tests is the Myers Briggs Personality Test. On the internet,
there are many shorter versions of this test; although they are not as thorough as the official inventory,
they can still give students an excellent place to start exploring. The following link, is a good site for this:
http://humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCDV_51.htm
(this site provides an explanation of the test)
Once the four letter typology is determined, students can search for recommended career areas for
their personality type. The following site is an example of a place to do this:
http://www.personalitydesk.com/career-profiles/personality-type
As well, if you want to explore other personality/career tests, similarminds.com provides a number of
popular tests. Often, what students will find, is they have similar results, regardless of what test they
take.
http://similarminds.com/
Students are also encouraged to make an appointment with Mr. Pew, if they’d like to discuss career
choices further.