Switching Careers, Part 2

Once you’ve determined it’s time to switch careers and try something new, it’s important to understand what you really want. One way to do this is by taking a self-assessment test.

Self-assessment tests help you figure out what you really like, what you don’t like, and what would be a goof fit based on your personality, desires, interests, skills, and even your personal attitude.

The first place to start is the Myers Briggs Personality test. This test will help you determine what type of personality you have: introvert, extrovert, or a little of both. Understanding whether you prefer to work alone or with a group of people is vital to the success of your new career.
To take the test, visit http://www.ransdellassociates.com/

Follow the Myers Brigg Personality test with the Big Five Personality test. This test is designed to help you understand what type of worker you are. This is an important test to take if you plan to work in an area where you need to be organized, open-minded, or deal with large groups of people.
To take the test, visit http://www.outofservice.com/bigfive

Other tests you can take are:

For $0.00, Kalil’s Personality Test helps you figure out the real. Upon completion the system directs you to career choices that fall within your personality type. Then tells you what your communication style is like.
To take the test, visit http://www.truecolorscareer.com/quiz.asp

For $0.00, Career Assessment helps you understand the “real you” by providing information on your natural motivations, your interests, your talents, and your work habits. To take the test, visit
http://www.assessment.com/MAPPMembers/Welcome.asp?accnum=06-5712-003.00

For $7.95, The Career Key will measure your skills, abilities, values, and interests and then provide job listings that match your results. To take the test, visit
http://www.careerkey.org/asp/your_personality/take_test.asp

For $14.95, Testing Room will provide you with a report that lists jobs that match your interests, skills, and attitude. To take the test, visit
http://testingroom.com/b2cfiles/tests.html

For $19.95, Career Maze will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses, while directing you to careers that fit your “you”. To take the test, visit http://www.careermaze.com/home.asp

Come back on Friday as we continue our discussion on switching careers.