CAREER AND MAJOR EXPLORATION
Dr. Schwartz is a qualified Strong Interest Inventory practitioner https://www.themyersbriggs.com/en-US/Products-and-Services/Strong The Strong Interest Inventory offers a number of benefits for young adults preparing for the college transition:
Career Exploration and Direction The Strong Interest Inventory helps students identify career fields that align with their interests, which is particularly valuable when many young adults feel uncertain about their future direction. By comparing their interests to those of professionals in various fields, students can discover career paths they may not have previously considered and gain confidence in their choices.
Academic Planning Understanding their interest patterns helps students select college majors more strategically. Rather than choosing based on external pressures or limited knowledge, they can pick fields of study that genuinely engage them, leading to better academic performance and satisfaction. The assessment can also help students understand why certain subjects appeal to them while others don't.
Informed Decision-Making The Strong Interest Inventory provides objective data about interests, which can be especially helpful for students who feel overwhelmed by college and career options. It offers a structured way to evaluate choices and can serve as a starting point for deeper exploration through informational interviews, job shadowing, or selecting relevant college courses.
Personal Insight and Self-Awareness Taking the assessment encourages young adults to reflect systematically on their preferences and motivations. This self-knowledge becomes valuable not just for academic planning, but for making decisions about extracurricular activities, internships, and early career choices.
Realistic Expectations By learning about the day-to-day realities of different professions through the assessment results, students can develop more realistic expectations about various career paths. The Strong Interest Inventory works best when combined with other forms of career exploration and guidance from counselors or career advisors who can help interpret results meaningfully.
Getting started is simple. The student will receive a link to complete a 30-minute assessment. Once completed, the student will meet with Dr. Schwartz to review the results and to create a list of action items for the student to continue to explore all that the assessment has to offer. The review meeting with Dr. Schwartz will take one hour. Reach out with questions at [email protected]
Career Exploration and Direction The Strong Interest Inventory helps students identify career fields that align with their interests, which is particularly valuable when many young adults feel uncertain about their future direction. By comparing their interests to those of professionals in various fields, students can discover career paths they may not have previously considered and gain confidence in their choices.
Academic Planning Understanding their interest patterns helps students select college majors more strategically. Rather than choosing based on external pressures or limited knowledge, they can pick fields of study that genuinely engage them, leading to better academic performance and satisfaction. The assessment can also help students understand why certain subjects appeal to them while others don't.
Informed Decision-Making The Strong Interest Inventory provides objective data about interests, which can be especially helpful for students who feel overwhelmed by college and career options. It offers a structured way to evaluate choices and can serve as a starting point for deeper exploration through informational interviews, job shadowing, or selecting relevant college courses.
Personal Insight and Self-Awareness Taking the assessment encourages young adults to reflect systematically on their preferences and motivations. This self-knowledge becomes valuable not just for academic planning, but for making decisions about extracurricular activities, internships, and early career choices.
Realistic Expectations By learning about the day-to-day realities of different professions through the assessment results, students can develop more realistic expectations about various career paths. The Strong Interest Inventory works best when combined with other forms of career exploration and guidance from counselors or career advisors who can help interpret results meaningfully.
Getting started is simple. The student will receive a link to complete a 30-minute assessment. Once completed, the student will meet with Dr. Schwartz to review the results and to create a list of action items for the student to continue to explore all that the assessment has to offer. The review meeting with Dr. Schwartz will take one hour. Reach out with questions at [email protected]