When you go on a trip, you know what to pack in your suitcase, right? As you explore careers, it helps to know which skills, talents, and personality traits you bring to a job. An interest assessment can help you learn which careers might be the best fit for you. It is meant to help you find careers that you might enjoy.

If you need help figuring out your interests, talk with a career counselor.

Below are a few different self-assessment resources available to you. Some you will complete alone while others require a counselor. Additionally, some assessments may be fee-based.

Don't panic if an assessment lists careers that don't interest you. Always take more than one before you make a decision. Talk with a career counselor or family and friends before making a career decision.

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CliftonStrengths Assessment

The Clifton StrengthsFinder, based on years of research from Gallup, Inc., is an excellent tool to help you discover and develop your strengths in your academics, career goals, leadership development and more. The assessment is approximately 30 minutes long and will result in a customized report that lists your top 5 themes of talent. It will help guide you on how you can develop and use those talents to achieve academic, career and personal success. After you take the Clifton StrengthsFinder, make an appointment for results interpretation. ($15) 

  1. Pay the $15.00 assessment fee online with Visa or MasterCard
  2. AFTER paying, email a copy of your receipt to tcareer@uw.edu
  3. To access the assessment for which you have paid, an access code will be sent to you at the email address you provided within three (3) business days

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Strong Interest Assessment

The Strong Interest Inventory (SII) is an assessment designed to identify your career interests by matching you with six broad basic interest areas and assigning you a 3-letter code for researching careers. Data is based on career themes, basic interests, personal style, and occupational compatibility.

The Strong Interest Inventory will increase your awareness of your interests in work, school and leisure. It will also provide suggestions for occupations, majors, internships, campus organizations and activities which seem suited to the type of person you are today. You can use the results to gather additional information about your options. This assessment doesn’t tell you what you SHOULD do. The assessment is approximately 30 minutes long and will result in a customized report of interests. After you take the Strong Interest Inventory, make an appointment for results interpretation. ($15)

  1. Pay the $15.00 assessment fee online with Visa or MasterCard
  2. AFTER paying, email a copy of your receipt to tcareer@uw.edu
  3. To access the assessment for which you have paid, a link with instructions will be sent to you at the email address you provided within three (3) business days

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Washington Occupational Information Service (WOIS)

Use WOIS/The Career Information System to explore careers, create goals for your future, make educational plans to reach your goals, and find the training programs and the right schools to help you achieve your dreams.

Whether you are ready to find a job right now, or you want to make a plan for more education and future employment, WOIS has the exploration and planning tools for YOU!

Don't know which careers to explore? A career interest survey is a great way to begin. It helps you see how your interests, skills or values fit with potential careers.

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