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Empowering Transitions Through Purpose and Pathway.
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"Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will." — Suzy Kassem.
This quote powerfully highlights the internal struggle of choosing a career that genuinely aligns with your passions and potential. Self-doubt often prevents individuals from pursuing their true calling, whereas a courageous attitude toward embracing challenges and even setbacks can lead to greater self-discovery and a fulfilling career path.
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From O*NET’s gold‑standard Interest Profiler to Pearson’s counselor‑guided inventories—curated for active duty, veterans, and spouses. Take an assessment, then book a fast debrief to turn scores into a real plan.
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." — Ralph Waldo Emerson.
This quote emphasizes the power of one's inner self and potential in shaping their destiny and overcoming external circumstances. It encourages self-reflection to understand one's strengths, talents, and aspirations and align them with a meaningful career.
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Career Assessments that actually drive hiring decisions
From O*NET’s gold-standard Interest Profiler to Pearson’s counselor-guided inventories—curated for active duty, veterans, and spouses. Take an assessment, then book a fast debrief to turn scores into a real plan.
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle." — Steve Jobs
This quote, popularized by Jobs, underscores the importance of choosing a career that genuinely resonates with your passions. It suggests that true fulfillment and greatness in work come from aligning your profession with your deepest interests, rather than settling for a path that doesn't inspire you.
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Unlock your potential through the world's leading career and personality assessments.
Holland Code (RIASEC)
Align your interests with fulfilling career paths. Find out if you're a Doer, Thinker, Creator, Helper, Persuader, or Organizer.
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MBTI Assessment
Discover your 4-letter personality type and gain deep insights into your communication and decision-making style.
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CliftonStrengths
Identify your top 5 unique talents from a list of 34 and learn how to maximize your innate potential for success.
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MAPP Test
Measure your career motivations and receive a personalized list of the top 10 vocational areas that best suit you.
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Keirsey Temperament
Explore your temperament—Artisan, Guardian, Idealist, or Rational—to better understand your core behaviors.
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Big Five-O Personality
Assess your personality on the five major dimensions: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.
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Princeton Review Quiz
A quick, interactive quiz to connect your personal interests and working styles to a list of potential career paths.
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Career Explorer
An in-depth, data-driven assessment to explore and make informed decisions about your ideal career.
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MyPlan Assessments
A full suite of tests measuring your core personality, career interests, workplace skills, and personal values.
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Enneagram
Discover your core personality type and the underlying motivations that drive your behavior, thoughts, and feelings.
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Truity
A suite of scientifically validated personality and career tests, including the TypeFinder® and Big Five.
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O*NET Interest Profiler
Discover your interests and how they relate to the world of work with this tool from the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Your results are just the beginning. Schedule a one-on-one consultation to get a professional evaluation and build a personalized action plan.
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Dive into the theory behind these evaluations and the CAREHQI framework. Read the foundational book, "Human Career", to unlock a comprehensive understanding of your journey.
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The assessments provided on this page are for informational and educational purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The results should be considered a starting point for self-exploration and career planning. For a comprehensive evaluation of your assessment results and personalized guidance, please schedule an appointment for an individual consultation.
"Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs." — Farrah Gray
This quote serves as a powerful call to action, urging individuals to take ownership of their career path and actively create a future aligned with their aspirations. If you don't define and pursue your own goals, others will dictate your direction.
Career Assessments—Find Your Best‑Fit Direction
Explore validated tools used by counselors and workforce programs. Filter by assessment type, skim the overview, and launch when ready. Your results are private to you unless you choose to share them.
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CareerOneStop: What is an Assessment?
A clear overview of interests, skills, work values, and personality assessments—when to use each and how they inform career decisions.
Publisher: USDOL
Cost: Free
Time: 3–5 min read
What you’ll learn
- Differences among interests, skills, values, and personality assessments.
- How results map to occupations and training paths.
- Best practices before/after taking an assessment.
O*NET Interest Profiler
Gold‑standard, free RIASEC tool. Get your Holland code and see matching careers with real‑world tasks, wage data, and outlook.
Cost: Free
Time: 10–20 min
Method: RIASEC (Holland)
Tips for best results
- Answer based on preference, not current skill.
- Compare Job Zone & training requirements when browsing matches.
- Save/print your code (e.g., SEC) to revisit training options.
Princeton Review: Career Quiz
Fast, user‑friendly screener that suggests career families based on pairs of work‑style preferences.
Cost: Free
Time: ~5 min
Great for: First‑time explorers
What to do after
- Cross‑check suggested careers on CareerOneStop or O*NET for wage/outlook.
- Note recurring themes (e.g., “creative + people‑focused”).
O*NET Center: Assessment Tools
A full suite including Skills Profiler, Work Importance Locator (values), Ability Profiler, and more—used in workforce programs nationwide.
Cost: Free
Time: 10–45 min
Formats: Online & PDFs
Included assessments
- Skills Profiler (transferable skills mapping)
- Work Importance Locator (values)
- Ability Profiler (aptitudes; proctored format)
Pearson: Career Planning Assessments
Professional‑grade tools (e.g., MBTI®, Strong Interest Inventory®) typically administered by certified practitioners and counselors.
Cost: Paid / via provider
Use case: Guided coaching
When to choose Pearson tools
- You want deeper, counselor‑interpreted results.
- You’re making major career/education investments.
1:1 Results Debrief & Action Plan
Bring any assessment results; we’ll convert them into a clear training, education, and job‑target roadmap (resume + LinkedIn alignment).
Format: 45–60 min
Deliverable: Written plan
What we’ll cover
- Translate scores to real job families and training pathways.
- Prioritize quick wins (certs, SkillBridge, apprenticeships).
- Align resume & LinkedIn to your target roles.
Heads‑up: External tools may collect data under their own privacy policies. For best accuracy, answer based on your preferences—not current skill or experience.
Save your codes/results. To share with a counselor, press Print or export, then upload.
"Always define WHAT you want to do with your life and WHAT you have to offer to the world, in terms of your favorite talents/gifts/skills-not in terms of a job-title." — Richard N. Bolles, What Color Is Your Parachute?
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You've completed one piece of the puzzle. Now, let's bring it all together for a truly holistic view of your professional identity.
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CommerceWise is a FREE community public service by Tony Astro for Active Duty, Veterans, and Military Families.
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Why: Transitioning members can be most vulnerable after separation as military support ends and services shift mainly to civilian systems and VA.
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CommerceWise fills readiness gaps sometimes missed in standard TAP delivery—practical education, career tools, planning, and guidance.
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Disclaimer: Independent nonprofit public service. Not affiliated with or endorsed by DoD/Navy/FFSC/VA. Educational only—verify official policy with your command/TAP office/VA.
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CommerceWise is a FREE community public service by Tony Astro for Active Duty, Veterans, and Military Families.
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Why: Transitioning members can be most vulnerable after separation as military support ends and services shift mainly to civilian systems and VA.
•
CommerceWise fills readiness gaps sometimes missed in standard TAP delivery—practical education, career tools, planning, and guidance.
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Disclaimer: Independent nonprofit public service. Not affiliated with or endorsed by DoD/Navy/FFSC/VA. Educational only—verify official policy with your command/TAP office/VA.
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CommerceWise is a FREE community public service by Tony Astro for Active Duty, Veterans, and Military Families.
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Why: Transitioning members can be most vulnerable after separation as military support ends and services shift mainly to civilian systems and VA.
•
CommerceWise fills readiness gaps sometimes missed in standard TAP delivery—practical education, career tools, planning, and guidance.
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Disclaimer: Independent nonprofit public service. Not affiliated with or endorsed by DoD/Navy/FFSC/VA. Educational only—verify official policy with your command/TAP office/VA.
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