 CAREER ASSESSMENT

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Career Choice
and Personality Type

Personality Test | Interest Inventory

Career Exploration | Career Planning

John Holland Self Directed Search

Trait and Factor Theory
Personal Typology

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

CAREER ASSESSMENT
Career Choice and Personality Type
Personality Test | Interest Inventory
Career Planning | Career Exploration
FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

NAME: _________________________________________________________________

SCORE: __________________________________________________________________

Taking and Scoring the Assessment

• This assessment contains 3 groups of questions: Activities, Competencies, Careers. In each group there are six
sections: R, I, A, S, E, C.

• For each question, you are asked to respond with a “yes” or “no” answer. Add up all your “yes” answers at the
end of each section.
• Transfer the six totals from each of the three sections to the three rows on the scoring grid. Add up the three
numbers for each of the six columns and insert the six totals. Enter the letters that correspond with the first,
second, and third highest scores.

Part One: Activities R ______ I ______ A ______ S ______ E ______ C ______

Row 1

Part Two: Competencies R ______ I ______ A ______ S ______ E ______ C ______

Row 2

Part Three: Occupations R ______ I ______ A ______ S ______ E ______ C ______

Row 3

TOTAL R ______ I ______ A ______ S ______ E ______ C ______

Columns

CODE 1 ______ 2 ______ 3 ______

PART 1: ACTIVITIES
Below are a group of activities that cover a broad range of interests and settings. Circle “Yes” to indicate those
activities you like or enjoy or believe you would like or enjoy. Circle “No” to indicate those activities you do not
like or enjoy or that do not appeal to you.

R | Activities
Take a course in woodworking or auto mechanics YES NO
Work on a car YES NO
Operate heavy machinery or equipment YES NO
Make mechanical repairs YES NO
Repair a fence, deck, or structure YES NO
Make electrical repairs YES NO
Working with various tools YES NO
Organize a hunting, fishing, or camping trip YES NO
Plant a vegetable garden YES NO
Participate in sports or athletics YES NO ___________
Protecting, securing, and rescuing YES NO Total YES

I | Activities
Apply mathematics to practical problems YES NO
Conduct an experiment or study a scientific theory YES NO
Take a course in history or anthropology YES NO
Work in a research laboratory YES NO
Take a course in statistics or data analytics YES NO
Analyze information for new understanding YES NO
Solve technical problems YES NO
Read scientific books or magazines YES NO
Study physics, chemistry, or biology YES NO
Find solutions to complex problems YES NO ___________
Visit a science museum YES NO Total YES

A | Activities
Dramatize or act out an idea or story YES NO
Play in a band, music group, or orchestra YES NO
Practice playing a musical instrument YES NO
Write for a magazine, newspaper, journal, or blog YES NO
Design posters, clothing, furniture, or décor YES NO
Create portraits or photographs YES NO
Sketch, draw, or paint YES NO
Read or write poetry YES NO
Take a course in fashion design or interior design YES NO
Act, sing, or dance in a show or play YES NO ___________
Communicate through speech or writing YES NO Total YES
S | Activities
Take a course in human relations YES NO
Work for philanthropic or community service organization YES NO
Study social justice and human rights issues YES NO
Read about educational and developmental theories YES NO
Take a course in self-improvement YES NO
Study psychological or sociological subjects YES NO
Help people solve personal problems YES NO
Train others to perform a difficult task YES NO
Provide assistance to people with special needs YES NO
Resolve conflicts or settle arguments between people YES NO ___________
Teach in a school or college classroom YES NO Total YES

E | Activities
Take a course or seminar on leadership YES NO
Learn strategies for success in business YES NO
Lead and direct a project, activity, or public event YES NO
Supervise and guide the work of others YES NO
Interact with important political leaders or business executives YES NO
Participate in a political campaign YES NO
Operate your own service or business YES NO
Assume responsibility and make important decisions YES NO
Influence or persuade others YES NO
Sell a product or service YES NO ___________
Promote an important cause or issue YES NO Total YES

C | Activities
Create a database or spreadsheet YES NO
Take a business, finance, or accounting course YES NO
Operate a computer YES NO
Take accurate inventory of supplies or merchandise YES NO
Proofread paperwork or check items for flaws or errors YES NO
Keep detailed records of financial transactions YES NO
Perform mathematical calculations for accounting YES NO
Perform computer coding or programming YES NO
Take a course in statistics or quantitative analysis YES NO
Ensure quality, accuracy, precision, and compliance YES NO ___________
Complete detailed graphs, forms, or paperwork YES NO Total YES
PART 2: COMPETENCIES

Below are lists of tasks or activities that reflect a broad range of talents and proficiencies. Circle “Yes” to indicate
those activities you can do well or believe represent your skills and abilities. Circle “No” to indicate those activities
you have never performed or perform poorly.

R | Competencies
Make simple repairs to an electronic device YES NO
Build or repair furniture or other household items YES NO
Use power tools, such as drills, saws, or sanders YES NO
Sand, paint, and refinish furniture or woodwork YES NO
Read blueprints or schematics YES NO
Make scale drawings and designs by hand or computer YES NO
Make simple electrical or plumbing repairs YES NO
Change car’s oil or tires YES NO
Construct physical structures YES NO
Compete in athletic, recreational, or sports activities YES NO ___________
Survive in outdoor or adventure situations YES NO Total YES

I | Competencies
Use a computer to study scientific problems YES NO
Interpret or analyze simple formulas YES NO
Understand chemical or biological concepts YES NO
Use a calculator or complex computer application YES NO
Use a microscope, telescope, or lab equipment YES NO
Use algebra or calculus to solve mathematical problems YES NO
Describe physiological, anatomical, or medical functions YES NO
Use algorithms and formulas YES NO
Understand physics and astronomical phenomenon YES NO
Identify natural elements, compounds, and chemicals YES NO ___________
Perform scientific experiment, research, or survey YES NO Total YES

A | Competencies
Write a speech, article, press release, or ad copy YES NO
Write a script, poem, or story YES NO
Sketch people so that they can be recognized YES NO
Create a painting, watercolor, sketch, or sculpture YES NO
Render an artistic representation of an idea or concept YES NO
Create graphic designs for posters and flyers YES NO
Perform a public speech or interpretive reading YES NO
Design branding, packaging, and advertisement for a product YES NO
Decorate the interior of a house or office space YES NO
Perform on a stage in front of an audience YES NO ___________
Compose or perform musical numbers for voice or instrument YES NO Total YES
S | Competencies
Helping others solve problems or make decisions YES NO
Explaining things to others YES NO
Coaching, mentoring, or advising others YES NO
Entertaining or amusing others YES NO
Listening with empathy to others talking about their troubles YES NO
Offering comfort and making people feel at ease YES NO
Teaching or instructing others YES NO
Helping others through volunteer community service YES NO
Interacting and talking with people from diverse backgrounds YES NO
Leading group discussions and facilitating group activities YES NO ___________
Assisting others to improve themselves YES NO Total YES

E | Competencies
Measuring and assessing my own performance YES NO
Motivating and encouraging others YES NO
Dealing with difficult people and tough situations YES NO
Managing a sales campaign YES NO
Planning and organizing the work of others YES NO
Using persuasive selling techniques YES NO
Fostering positive relationships among social or work groups YES NO
Debating and discussing important issues or topics YES NO
Making public speeches YES NO
Planning a strategy to achieve a goal YES NO ___________
Leading, managing, and supervising YES NO Total YES

C | Competencies
Obtaining information using internet applications YES NO
Filing, organizing, and managing information and data YES NO
Posting credits and debits and generating financial reports YES NO
Maintaining accurate records of sales, expenses, and payments YES NO
Using a computer to analyze data YES NO
Writing computer code or using programming language YES NO
Operating word processing or desktop publishing software YES NO
Creating databases, spreadsheets, websites, or social media YES NO
Planning, organizing, scheduling, and coordinating YES NO
Enforcing standards, rules, regulations, and procedures YES NO ___________
Assessing, evaluating, judging, or auditing YES NO Total YES
PART 3: OCCUPATIONS

Below are lists of careers in a variety of occupational settings. Circle “Yes” to indicate those careers that interest
you or appeal to you. Circle “No” to indicate those careers that you dislike or find uninteresting.

R | Occupations
Carpenter, Woodworker, Welder, Electrician, Plumber YES NO
Farmer, Rancher, Agriculturalist YES NO
Auto Mechanic, Machinist YES NO
Arborist, Tree Surgeon, Forester, Horticulturalist YES NO
Electronic or Computer Technician YES NO
Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineer YES NO
Construction or Architectural Inspector YES NO
Fire Fighter, Police Officer, Paramedic YES NO
Soldier, Sailor, Pilot YES NO
Geologist, Archeologist YES NO ___________
Fish and Wildlife Specialist YES NO Total YES

I | Occupations
Engineer, Architect, YES NO
Physicist, Astronomer, Meteorologist YES NO
Market Researcher, Business Consultant YES NO
Medical Laboratory Technician YES NO
Editor of scholarly or scientific journal YES NO
Botanist, Biologist, Chemist YES NO
Medical Physician, Surgeon YES NO
Anthropologist, Historian YES NO
Social or Behavioral Science Researcher YES NO
Nurse, Dentist, Optometrist YES NO ___________
Investigator, Researcher YES NO Total YES

A | Occupations
Film Maker, Film Producer, Film Editor YES NO
Author, Novel Writer, Playwright, Poet, Screen Writer YES NO
Photographer YES NO
Musical Composer, Musical Arranger, Song Writer YES NO
Singer, Musician YES NO
Artist, Painter, Sculptor YES NO
Interior Designer, Fashion Designer YES NO
Journalist, Newspaper Editor YES NO
Actor, Performer, Entertainer YES NO
Graphic Designer YES NO ___________
Marketer, Promoter, Public Relations Specialist YES NO Total YES
S | Occupations
High School or Elementary School Teacher YES NO
Clinical Psychologist, Therapist YES NO
Personal Counselor, Marriage Counselor, School Counselor YES NO
Social Worker, Welfare Worker YES NO
Speech Therapist, Physical Therapist YES NO
Sociologist, Social Science Teacher YES NO
Substance Abuse or Rehabilitation Counselor YES NO
Hospital, Medical, or Healthcare Worker YES NO
Religious Minister, Priest or Rabbi YES NO
College Administrator, Student Affairs Professional YES NO ___________
Community Outreach Organizer YES NO Total YES

E | Occupations
Estate Planner, Financial Planner, Stock Broker YES NO
Sales Representative YES NO
Radio or Television Announcer YES NO
Attorney, Lawyer, Judge YES NO
Politician YES NO
Real Estate Agent YES NO
Marketing or Public Relations Specialist, Advertising Executive YES NO
Buyer, Broker YES NO
Store Manager, Operations Manager, Entrepreneur YES NO
Leader, Manager, Supervisor, Administrator YES NO ___________
Entertainer YES NO Total YES

C | Occupations
Accountant, Auditor, Tax Preparer, Tax Expert YES NO
Mathematician, Mathematics Instructor YES NO
Banker, Bank Teller, Credit Analyst YES NO
Financial Analyst, Financial Manager YES NO
Inventory Controller YES NO
Actuary YES NO
Cost Estimator, Budget Reviewer YES NO
Payroll Specialist YES NO
Quality Control Technician, Inspector, Efficiency Expert YES NO
Computer Operator, Computer Programmer YES NO ___________
Data Analyst, Database Manager, Systems Manager YES NO Total YES