Tests Available At The CEC

The CEC offers several career tests, designed to give you feedback on your interests, your personality preferences, and more. Career test types

Although there are many free or inexpensive career tests available online, the career instruments available through the CEC were carefully researched and chosen based on their test construction, validity and reliability statistics.

Note: Prices listed are offered only to currently enrolled UT students. Prior to taking these instruments you will need to see a counselor.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and
The Strong Interest Inventory (SII) - $36 for both

This career testing package will help you begin to identify options. The cost is for the total package, both the MBTI and SII.

About the MBTI: The MBTI measures your personality style and provides information on career options. About the SII: The Strong Interest Inventory compares the results of how you assess your interests and hobbies with the results from professionals in various careers. Your results also include suggestions about majors and careers.

You take the MBTI and the SII online. It will take about 30 minutes to complete each one. Then, you will attend a small group interpretation workshop. Workshops are held weekly at the CEC. This MBTI-SII package may be helpful if you are undecided about a major or career, or would like to identify more career ideas that might connect to your current field of study. Please note: tests must be paid for and completed as a package, and cannot be paid for or taken separately. To view sample reports of these tests, please click on the following links:
MBTI sample report (pdf)
SII sample report (pdf)

The Birkman Method - $65
The Birkman Method identifies your interests, your motivational needs and your stress behaviors within a work environment. This test provides a deeper dive into self-awareness - - once you have determined your career direction, you might want to fine tune your decision by identifying the the type of setting or work role you envision for yourself.

The Birkman Method is taken online. Results are then obtained via an individual interpretation with a career counselor. The Birkman is best suited for upper-division or graduate students who have had previous work experience and already have a career direction in mind.
Sample Birkman Result (PDF)

Self-Directed Search (SDS)- $5
The SDS is a self-scoring workbook activity that measures your interests and helps to identify related career and major options. You will receive an Assessment Booklet, Occupations Finder, and Educational Opportunities Finder.

The SDS is most helpful for students who want immediate results at a low cost. The SDS results are not as comprehensive as the other tests. However, students are encouraged to schedule a follow-up meeting with their counselor to discuss the results.

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