All jobs require a variety of skills to be performed at different levels of expertise. If you do not have, or cannot learn the necessary skills to perform the job, you may not be successful, regardless of how interested you may be. People frequently feel out of balance if their career is not interesting, meeting their values, or allowing them to use their best skills or preferences. A person may currently feel in balance in all aspects of their career, but may be concerned if their current career will still fit their needs in 5-10 years. T hrough career counseling, a CDC counselor can assist you in conducting a thorough self-assessment.
Many vocational assessments exist to assist with the self-assessment process.
These tools are only one aspect of career planning, and it's recommended that you do not expect vocational inventories to provide you with all the answers. Depending on your individual needs, a CDC counselor will refer you to the appropriate tools. Published in 1927, the Strong has the largest history of any assessment tool. It serves as a means of determining your general career interests by comparing your likes and dislikes to those of men and women successfully engaged in various occupations. Attend this workshop to learn about self assessment, researching the world of work, and making good career decisions.