August 07, 2008
Explore Careers and Training
Interested in what careers might be right for you? Your interests and skills can lead you into great jobs. Use the Florida Research and Economic Database site to explore careers, and find the hottest jobs on the First Coast.
Find the Real You
Not sure where you fit into the world of work? First, take a self-test and learn which careers match your interests and skills. Then, use that information to discover what options are available to you here on the First Coast. Want to know what jobs match your personality? Below are links to online self-assessment tests. You can access them from this page or go to: www.jobstar.org/tools/career/career.htm.
Get to Know Your Career Style!
Richard Bolles, author of “What Color is Your Parachute?”, recommends this highly! A 24-item quiz will lead you to a list of possible careers and information about them. While you must register with name and e-mail (ask your parents if you need to), the test is free. Try it at Birkman Method Career Style Summary.
Know Your Working Temperament!
Introvert? Extrovert? To find out how your job might be pinching your personality, try the Keirsey Temperament Sorter and discover new avenues. Check out the list of books to learn more about how this test can help select a career and work better with others.
Improve Your Job Search Skills!
This online inventory from Career Web will help you polish your skills. Employment Search Readiness Inventory
Plan for your future!
Design your career: http://www.careers-by-design.com
