Self-Directed Search
Based on years of research, the Self-Directed Search helps to match your interests with careers, by showing how your responses to a broad range of day-to-day activities compare with the responses of people actually working in 211 occupations. It is based on the principle that individuals are most satisfied and productive when they work in jobs or at tasks that they find interesting and when they work with people whose interests are similar to their own. The Self-Directed Search takes about 25 minutes to complete and contains 317 items that measure your interests in a wide range of occupations, occupational activities, hobbies, leisure activities, and types of people. Your interests are compared to thousands of individuals who report being happy and successful in their jobs. Your personalized report identifies your optimum career choices based on your interests and includes additional related occupations with concise job descriptions. The sample base represents a wide range of educational, ethnic, and socioeconomic levels About two-thirds are classified as professional occupations, and usually require a college degree. In addition, the Personal Style Scales predict the learning environment, leadership roles, and level of risk which are best for you.
Use the Self-Directed Search to:
- Choose a career
- Increase your job satisfaction
- Make a career change
- Choose appropriate education and training
- Plan a fulfilling retirement
- Create a balance between work and leisure
