Many assessment tools are available and the Career Counsellor will assist you to decide what other tools would contribute useful information in your career search.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
The MBTI helps you to clarify your personal style and strengths. This self-knowledge can assist you to make informed career decisions. Contact the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Campus nearest you to determine whether this is available and what the costs are.
Strong Interest Inventory (SII)
The SII assesses your interest in a broad range of occupations, work activities, leisure activities, and school subjects. It compares how these interests are similar to the interest of people successfully employed in those occupations. It assists people in understanding their work interests and to clarify the kinds of work in which they might be most satisfied. Contact the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Campus nearest you to determine whether this is available and what the costs are.
Career Cruising
Career Cruising is a web-based tool that provides interest and skill assessments to assist you to identify your strengths, define your goals and gain information to help you generate career options. Contact the Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus nearest you to inquire about how to access this resource.
Type-Focus
Type-Focus is a multi-dimensional computerized tool based on the psychological theory that people have different personality types and, therefore, used to help people gather information about their personality, interests, and values for the purpose of generating career options.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Program Explorer
The Saskatchewan Polytechnic Program Explorer allows you to identify your key interests, values, natural talents, and skills. Your choices will generate a list of Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs that may be a good fit for you. There is no charge for using this tool.