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I heard there was a free test to take about your personality and interests to help you decide upon a career but I don't know the name. #undecided #career-exploration #career-counseling

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Shang’s Answer

Certainly! If you're interested in a personality test, one popular and widely used tool is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). The MBTI categorizes individuals into 16 personality types based on four dichotomies, also known as the Purity Test

Extroversion (E) vs. Introversion (I):

Extroversion: Enjoying social interactions and being energized by others.
Introversion: Preferring quiet and reflective environments to recharge.
Sensing (S) vs. Intuition (N):

Sensing: Focusing on concrete and practical details, relying on facts and experiences.
Intuition: Preferring to explore new possibilities, focusing on patterns and future possibilities.
Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F):

Thinking: Making decisions based on logic and objective analysis.
Feeling: Making decisions based on personal values and the impact on people.
Judging (J) vs. Perceiving (P):

Judging: Preferring structure and organization, making plans and sticking to them.
Perceiving: Adapting to new information, preferring flexibility and spontaneity.
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Anna’s Answer

You might be referring to the "Holland Code" or the "RIASEC Test," which, like a career-oriented purity test, assesses personality and interests to guide career choices.
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Jimil’s Answer

There are many free personality and interest tests that can help you explore different career options. Some examples include:

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test: This test is based on Carl Jung's theory of psychological type and can help you understand your personality preferences and how they may influence your career choices.

The Holland Code assessment: Developed by John Holland, this test looks at your interests, skills and values and matches them with six personality types. It will suggest careers that best align with your personality

Strong Interest Inventory: This test measures your interests across different occupations, activities, and subjects, and provides a summary of your results in the form of Holland Code.

O*NET Interest Profiler: Developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, this assessment measures your interests in a wide range of occupations and provides a list of careers that match your interests.

The Big Five Personality test: This is a test that measures five broad dimensions of personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. It can help you understand how your personality traits align with different career paths.

These are just a few examples of free career assessment tests that are available online. Keep in mind that while these tests can be helpful in providing insight into your personality and interests, they should not be the only factor in making a career decision. It's also important to consider other factors such as your values, skills, and work-life balance. It's always best to consult with a career counselor or mentor for more personalized guidance.
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Jennifer’s Answer

Hi, Tamra!

There are indeed lots of free tests that you can take online. I would encourage you to take a multi-pronged approach, as I don't feel one test is magical (certainly not offered free online!).

As with the students/clients that I work with, I'd recommend the following sites to take the assessments and learn more.
-- https://www.16personalities.com/
-- http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles.shtml
-- https://personalitymax.com/multiple-intelligences/
-- https://www.careeronestop.org/ExploreCareers/Assessments/interests.aspx

A personality test (MBTI), learning style(s), multiple intelligences, and career interest inventory can provide a well-rounded look at how you gather, perceive, and process information and communicate. I find that, together, I can better assist students/clients find their calling.

I hope that this information will prove useful to you as well! Good luck to you on this journey - and don't forget to enjoy the ride!
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Kim’s Answer

There are many. Here is one. Don't worry that you aren't in Texas!
https://lmci.state.tx.us/

Select "Texas Career Check"
From the "explore careers" drop down select "interest profiler"

There is other interesting info on this site, feel free to explore!

One thing to keep in mind is the difference between "occupation" and "industry."
Occupation is what you do, industry is the type of company you do it for.
An example, let's say you are drawn to the medical field, but, don't want to work with patients and aren't fond of blood.
You could be a forklift operator in the warehouse of a hospital!

Or, suppose you want to be a forklift operator, and aren't particular as to where. Then you have lots of choices! Construction sites, airports, schools, mail order companies, etc.

Best of luck!
Kim
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Thulasinathan’s Answer

There are tons of personality assessment tools available on the net today. One of the very popular and ones is “The Myer-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)”. Another one I can suggest is “The Birdman Method”.
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Claire’s Answer

16 personalities is free test which gives you a range of insights into your personality and can help you define what is important to you
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Vicki’s Answer

I am excited for you -- you are embarking on a wonderful journey. I am going to add a recommendation to the earlier advice. Spend some time evaluating what "ignites your fire". What do you get excited about? Can you visualize a future doing that?

Your next steps are first steps on a path that will take interesting adventures. Seldom do we end where we started. Don't be afraid to take risks, venture out of your comfort zones, explore. Good luck.
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