Discover Yourself

...self-reflection, inventories and more

Self knowledge can assist you to:

  • make appropriate academic and career choices
  • increase your knowledge of careers
  • understand your decision making process
  • write an effective résumé
  • market your skills to an employer in an interview

To successfully explore career options, it is helpful to consider your own perspectives.  Both self-reflection and career assessments can assist you.  Check out our Career Planning 101 and Discover Yourself tip sheets.

Self-Reflection

Consider:

  • Interests  - What are your likes/dislikes?  What can you see yourself doing? 
  • Personal and Work Values - What will contribute to your personal job satisfaction? 
  • Preferred Working Conditions - What type of work environment would you prefer? 
  • Personality - What are your personality traits?
  • Preferred Skills - What skills have you developed? Of those, which ones would you like to use in a job?   More skill info.

For more self-reflection exercises to assist in your career exploration, check out the free myLearning System Career & Work Search Course . 

Career Assessments and Quizzes

Career quizzes interpret your responses in order to generate career options and observations.  More important than specific career suggestions, look for recurring themes and patterns in the types of occupations identified.  Check out the assessments for Trent students. Remember to stop by the Career Centre to discuss your progress.

Printable Tip Sheet

FREE - This interactive tool includes a self-assessment of your interests, in-depth profiles of different careers, and multimedia interviews.   Click on the logo and enter your student# for access or contact the Career Centre for the Trent password.

TypeFocus logo

FREE - This tool will help you explore career choices by learning about your personality type and what it means to you.  Contact the Career Centre for the Trent password.

Strong Interest Inventory®

Fee: $25.00 - The Strong measures your interest in a broad range of occupations, work activities, leisure activities and school subjects.  Contact the Career Centre for further details. 

Continue to Discover Your Options.