Assessment of one's interests, skills, abilities and values is the crucial first step in thinking about your career path.  The Cahill Center offers several self assessment tools to assist in this process.

Two computerized career guidance programs are available online at no charge to all Ramapo students and alumni. FOCUS II and Discover (TM) are designed to assess one's skills, values and interests and to assist in the selection of a profession and in graduate school research. Visit a career advisor in the Cahill Center C209 for more information and to receive access. Personalized feedback is provided. Contact Eileen Quaglino at 201-684-7455 or Debra Stark at 201-684-7221.

 Additional Career Assessment Tools are available for a fee.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the Strong Interest and Skills Confidence Inventory  are recommended for the upper level student or alumni looking to to identify and explore key career development issues.  The MBTI can be especially helpful in understanding communication styles, learning styles and conflict management. These instruments are a key component in Cahill's career course (CAP).

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is the most widely used instrument in personality profiling. The instrument was developed in the 1940's based on Carl Jung's theory of personality type. The instrument is comprised of 93 forced choice questions constructed to determine your preference in certain situations. The MBTI is an assessment that looks at how we process information. It is designed to assist you in understanding what your preferences are and how they interact with other types. When taking this assessment do not worry that there is a right or a wrong in responding to the statements. Be relaxed and be yourself!

If you are interested in taking this assessment please contact a Career Advisor in the Cahill Center. You must first obtain a password.

The newly revised Strong Interest Inventory focuses on workplace personalities using the Holland Code model as researched and developed by John Holland, a leading career theorist. The Holland Code is used to illustrate the kinds of work in which a person might be comfortable. This instrument compares a person's interests to people who are successfully employed in a wide range of occupations who share similar interests. It also matches one's skills and interests to specific jobs, careers, occupations, and college majors.

If you are interested in taking the assessment please contact a Career Advisor in the Cahill Center. You must first obtain a password.