Career and Education Assessments
As you get rolling along your career path, it's important to understand what jobs are good fits with your interests, aptitudes, and values. The wrong job will make the days long and limit how high you can rise.
There are a lot of assessments out there for you to take, some are free, some cost a little, and some cost a ton. Below is detail about the assessments we're using in our different service communities and links to some of the best free tools out there you can use to supplement those.
There are a lot of assessments out there for you to take, some are free, some cost a little, and some cost a ton. Below is detail about the assessments we're using in our different service communities and links to some of the best free tools out there you can use to supplement those.
What we're using at C2 GPS...
Career CruisingWith engaging career profiles, multimedia video content and a modern, intuitive interface, Career Cruising provides job seekers and experienced workers in transition with an interactive career development and job search resource that guides them forward to new options.With integrated assessments, users identify the careers that match their interests and skills. Personalized feedback helps them understand—and apply—the results to their future plans.
TABEEducators use TABE testing to provide a solid foundation for effectively assessing the skills and knowledge of adult learners. TABE and TABE CLAS–E™ tests combine to provide a flexible system of diagnostic assessments and instructional materials to meet the diverse needs of today's growing adult education market.
WINThis world-class, e-learning framework is aligned to state standards and national proficiency tests. So students can prepare for their success on key exams, while augmenting their foundational skills for careers. After individually testing students to determine their appropriate starting point, they can immediately begin progressing at their own pace through the system, receiving constant, relevant feedback.
Strengths FinderTake the Clifton Strengths Finder assessment and discover your top five strengths. Learn how your "signature strengths" help you excel, and begin your path to better performance and higher engagement.
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Kuder JourneyKuder Journey is a one-of-a-kind solution to help you plan for the right career! Based on your specific needs, Journey provides reliable tools to assess your interests, suggest education and career options, prepare you for the job search, and connect you to today’s jobs.
COPS / CAPS / COPESThe COPS-P System is a career awareness program consisting of three measures: Professional Interests (COPS-P), abilities (CAPS), and work values (COPES).
AZTECAztec Software’s GED® prep solution allows students to conveniently access the core competencies of the new GED® test so that prep work can be completed quickly and accurately. Through the use of practice tests, the Aztec solution gives students an idea of what the test will be like; helps them to identify areas that they need work in by giving immediate feedback, and lets them know that the test is a mountain worth climbing. Results from the assessments will determine a learning path toward successful completion.
WorkReady AustinThe Work Readiness Certificate or WorkReadyAustin is an online skills validation and assessment tool designed to help job seekers “verify” work readiness skills – including soft skills – to employers, and in turn, to help employers identify and select the right candidates. For many Austin employers, skills such as teamwork, communication, initiative, and problem-solving are often deemed more important than foundation skills such as reading and math.
Prove It!With over 1,300 validated assessments, unbeatable customer service, and superior technology, Prove It! is the only testing solution you need!
Hundreds of skills and behavioral assessments for clerical, software, technical, call center, industrial, financial, legal, medical, and more! CareerScopeCareerScope® Online enhances the career and educational planning process for those working in education, workforce development, corrections, and vocational rehabilitation. This subscription-based model requires no software installation and works over the Internet to measure both interest and aptitude through valid and reliable career assessment tasks. CareerScope Online identifies the user’s attraction to careers as they relate to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Interest Areas and measures aptitudes that are most critical for today’s high growth and high replacement occupations.
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Additional No Cost & Useful Assessment Tools
The ONET interest survey is the go to assessment of career interests. My Next Move does a good job of presenting it and tying in career info.
This one's just fun! See how your lifestyle choices (how much $ you spend) affects what jobs you need to pursue.
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The Texas Workforce Commission publishes a lot of useful tools. This is one of the good tools they've put out there for us to use.
Nice assessment... takes 5 minutes and is pretty accurate, but avoid some of the other trappings on the site like "pay for profiles" and sales pitches from training providers.
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