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Who are you, anyway? Interests. Values. Skills.
Accomplishments. Career satisfaction is directly
related to how well you can define yourself and match
your career to your own interests, values and skill
sets. Visit the Career Center. We’ll work with you,
one-on-one, using a variety of self-assessment and
skills survey tools.
To learn more:
The Career Beliefs Inventory is a tool designed to
help people identify career beliefs that may be
preventing them from achieving their career goals.
This inventory, consisting of 96 questions, helps
individuals examine beliefs about themselves and the
world of work. Career Specialists use this inventory
as a springboard to discuss attitudes and assumptions
that need to be examined when making and implementing
career choices. Results are measured in five
categories: current career situation, conditions
necessary for happiness; factors influencing
decisions; life changes and identifying barriers. The
inventory takes about 15 to 30 minutes to complete and
is scored by a career specialist.
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If you are interested in discovering how your unique
set of personality traits can contribute to success on
campus, on the job or in personal relationships the
MBTI can be a valuable tool toward that goal. This
assessment has helped people in the areas of school,
career and personal interaction for decades and is
still one of the leading assessments on the market.
The focus of this instrument is to discover the
aspects of personality you tend to favor and to find
activities that play to your strengths. It can also
provide information on ways to strengthen gifts you
don’t use on a regular basis. If you would like more
information on this assessment or other services that
will enhance your academic or career development,
please contact the Career Services office at your
campus.
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The Self Directed Search is a great starting point for
career exploration. It is one of a variety of
assessment techniques used by Career Services to
assist students with career planning. If you already
have a career choice in mind, this assessment may
support that idea or suggest other possibilities. If
you are uncertain about a career area this can provide
you with a place to start. The assessment measures
areas of interest. It does not measure intelligence,
dexterity or academic skill. For more information on
this and other career planning services please contact
the Career Services office at your campus.
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Are you having trouble choosing the perfect career
path? Are you currently in a career that does not feel
like the right fit for your skills and interests? If
you identify with either question, the Strong Interest
Inventory might be a great start to connecting with
the right career. This inventory is a career
assessment that will give you information on career
fields that match your interests. In addition it also
compares your interest patterns to those of people
employed in various occupations. The Strong is one of
several instruments or activities used by Career
Services to assist clients with career decision
making. This assessment is administered by appointment
and will require a follow-up visit to review the
results. For more information on this assessment and
other services contact Career Services at your campus.
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College and Career are two topics that provoke
excitement, anxiety, satisfaction, concern, and many
times a mixture of all of the above. It may be helpful
to meet with someone to sort out all of the
information and questions you have as a student.
Knowing your course of action regarding academics and
career does not happen overnight. It takes time to
work out goals and specific paths to achieve those
goals. Assistance can also be beneficial as you plan
to overcome any obstacles to success. The Department
of Advising and Career Services is staffed with
advisors to assist you with planning and
implementation of your academic and career goals. The
advisors are skilled in issues such as transfer to a
bachelor’s program, course planning for your
Associate’s Degree, career decision making, resume
preparation, interview skills, job seeking, and much
more. Workshops are conducted each semester on career
related topics. Advisors are also available by
appointment to personalize our services to your
specific needs. Walk-in students can also be
accommodated to answer questions, but for the best
outcome it is advisable to make an appointment. This
assistance is available at all CSM campuses.
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