Career Assessment

• SIGI Plus -- Interactive Software -- assessment report, video and career information
• Self-Directed Search -- Booklet (paper and pencil)
• DISCOVER® (ACT) -- Interactive Software -- (assessment report, video, audio media and career information)
• Missouri Occupational Card Sort (MOCS)
• Personality tests and career information available on-line
• Job Shadowing

There is currently no charge for enrolled students. Community members will be charged $75.00.
The Career Services Center has both computerized assessments and paper and pencil versions for help in career decision making and researching.

SIGI Plus*

SIGI Plus* is a computer based program developed by a team of researchers and specialists at Educational Testing Service.

Through a system of nine separate but interrelated sections, careers can be identified, researched, and decided upon. SIGI PLUS* helps clarify your values, interests and activities then searches the database of over 250 careers to develop personal career lists based on your wants and needs. SIGI PLUS* seems to be preferred either by the person who has had some work experience and is wanting to make a career change, or one that knows what they like or don’t like in a job.

You can register and/or access SIGI Plus® via our SIGI Plus® internet gateway.

Self-Directed Search

The Self-Directed Search is an Interest Inventory developed by John Holland, PhD. His theory focuses on the compatibility of an individual’s personality type and their work environment. The higher the compatibility, the higher the chances are for career satisfaction. A student completes a series of questions based on their likes and dislike for activities and occupational titles, and their own self-estimates on certain activities. Your answers prompt a three-letter code called your Holland Code and we use this code to list and explore careers that are compatible with your interests. The SDS is currently available to SCC students only. For more information on John Holland’s theory go to: http://career.missouri.edu/holland/

Discover

Discover is a computer based career guidance system developed by professionals at ACT Testing Services. DISCOVER will assist you by asking questions about your interests, abilities and personal values; and then developing personal career lists based on those qualities. It offers a comprehensive look at occupations on your list including such things as job descriptions, salary information and education needed. It can help you plan your education by finding schools that offer certain majors or finding majors by occupations. Finally it can help you plan for that job interview by showing you sample job interviews and resume preparation. DISCOVER tends to be preferred by those with little work experience or few career changes. Once you complete your work on DISCOVER in the Career Center, you will be given a password which allows you to access the software using the internet. You can then continue to use the program from your home at your convenience.

Missouri Occupational Card Sort (MOCS)

Missouri Occupational Card Sort (MOCS) is a deck of ninety cards, each listing an occupational title on one side with descriptive information about the title on the reverse side. It was developed as a means of assisting persons who are unclear about their present or future vocational choice.

Personality tests and career information available on-line

We have found some great assessment Web sites and encourage you to visit them. By knowing your personality type, it often makes career decisions much less frustrating.

Keirsey Temperament Sorter II
People are different and knowing your temperament helps in your career search. Learn more about YOUR thoughts and feelings, YOUR wants and beliefs, YOUR values and talents by taking the Keirsey Temperament Sorter II. To find out more about your personality go to www.advisorteam.com. There is no charge and everyone who completes the questionnaire receives a Free Temperament description.

Career Interests Game
The University of Missouri Columbia Career Center has great information about matching careers to your personality type. The Career Interests Game is based on John Holland's Self-Directed Search. This assessment helps you match your interests and skills with careers that fit, giving you career suggestions based on your Holland Code. After you decide on your three letters, just click on the category heading for career suggestions and personality traits. Go to http://career.missouri.edu.

Myers Briggs Type Indicator
Over the past 40 years, many people have been introduced to the Myers Briggs Type Indicator to understand their personality and match their personality to a career. To figure out your Type, go to www.personalitytype.com, scroll down through the commercials to "Take the Quiz." It's an easy and fun tool to find out your Type. The site then explains your Type and gives career suggestions. You can also find the Tieger's book Do What You Are in the Career Center, 1204 ACAD.

Holland Codes
The Career Center at Jefferson County Community College in Hillsboro, Missouri has developed a Web page containing career Web sites that link to Holland Codes: http://www.jeffco.edu/studentservices/careerservices/opening_of_holland.htm

America's Career InfoNet
America's Career InfoNet is a resource for making informed career decisions to support a demand-driven workforce investment system. This site provides occupation, industry and job search information: http://www.acinet.org/acinet/default.asp

Career Overview
CareerOverview.com is a free, non-commercial career Web site that offers a wealth of useful and reliable career and job information provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It is a valuable resource for career information, job reviews and employment forecasts: http://www.careeroverview.com

Job Shadowing Opportunities

When a student develops interest in a specific profession but has limited information about it, tagging along and observing a professional in a company setting can answer a lot of questions. Shadowing a professional can help answer many questions:

• What is a typical day like?
• How did you get started in this career?
• What changes are occurring in the field?
• What skills and personal attributes are required to be successful?
• What are the frustrations in your job?
• What do you like most about your job?

The Counselors in the Career Services Center have many job shadowing contacts established within the St. Charles community. If you would like assistance in scheduling a job shadowing opportunity, call 636-922-8244.

For a look at careers through a virtual job shadowing Web site: http://virtualjobshadow.com/