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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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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.

"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.

★ Military & Veterans • TAP Ready

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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CareerWise CAN™ — Interest Profiler

Answer 52 quick choices. Get your 3-letter RIASEC code + next steps.

"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.

Book a 1:1 Assessment Debrief

Bring your O*NET code, Strong/MBTI, or any results. We’ll convert them into a target job roadmap, training plan, and resume/LinkedIn updates.

45–60 minutes • Zoom
Military + Spouse friendly
Action plan PDF included
SkillBridge & cert guidance

"The"Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." — Carl Jung.

This profound quote emphasizes the transformative power of introspection and self-awareness in discovering your true calling and purpose. Looking inward, rather than outward for external validation, allows individuals to awaken to their authentic selves and pursue a career path that genuinely fulfills them, according to Rubén García Pérez. 

Compare Results & Create a One‑Page Summary

Interests (O*NET / RIASEC)
Personality / Preferences (MBTI®, Strong, Workstyle)
Values (Work Importance)
Skills / Certifications
Target Roles & Training Plan
Action Items (Next 2 Weeks)

"A disability is something within you. Prejudice is something within the employer."

Richard N. Bolles, What Color is Your Parachute?

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.

Hub • Overview

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.

Open Overview
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.
Interests

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.
Personality

Princeton Review: Career Quiz

Fast, user‑friendly screener that suggests career families based on pairs of work‑style preferences.

Take Quiz
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”).
Suite

O*NET Center: Assessment Tools

A full suite including Skills Profiler, Work Importance Locator (values), Ability Profiler, and more—used in workforce programs nationwide.

Browse Tools
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)
Publisher Suite

Pearson: Career Planning Assessments

Professional‑grade tools (e.g., MBTI®, Strong Interest Inventory®) typically administered by certified practitioners and counselors.

Explore Pearson
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.
Coaching

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.

"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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