 Most of us want to choose a career in an area that we are interested in, one that involves work activities that we can enjoy and be challenged in for a long time. For example, you wouldn’t want to choose a career as an Accountant if you dislike math.
The Strong Interest Inventory® is an assessment tool that can help match your interests to careers. This inventory compares your interests to individuals from 110 occupations who voice satisfaction with their career choice. From this information, a personalized report is generated, listing career possibilities based on your unique interests. For more information, click here. Check out these websites: For information about self-assessments, contact The Student Development Center, (360) 417-6340, or Career Services, (360) 417-6373 (both toll free 1-877-452-9277). The following self-assessments are among those currently available: WOIS (Washington Occupational Information System), an up-to-date career information website about Washington careers, schools, and training programs. Also available at all WorkSource Centers. COPS. The COPS Interest Inventory consists of 168 items, providing job activity interest scores related to the 14 COPSystem Career Clusters. Each Cluster is keyed to high school and college curriculum, as well as current sources of occupational information. The COPS interpretive material emphasizes a "hands-on" approach to career exploration, featuring career and educational planning worksheets, along with a listing of suggested activities to gain experience. |