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    Head Office: #1 Columbus Tower Suite 610 Town Center Dr.Corner Main Street Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462Telephone: (757) 932-8978 (Text & Mobile Friendly)

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    Head Office: #1 Columbus Tower Suite 610 Town Center Dr.Corner Main Street Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462Telephone: (757) 932-8978 (Text & Mobile Friendly)

    “Transforming Service into World-Class Citizenship. Powered by CommerceWise by Tony Astro: Where Transitions Become Triumphs.”

    "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”).
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    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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