Most people face periods of uncertainty about their education and career. There are no easy answers, but one place to start is with an assessment of interests, abilities, and personality.

The following links take you to free on-line assessment tools that may help in your search for direction. Keep in mind these products are very basic, and should be used in conjunction with other sources of guidance, including visits with counselors and other qualified professionals.

• Access to Job Bank USA self-assessment—the Motivational Appraisal of Person Potential (MAPP)
• Interest inventory —"Career Focus 2000"— career assessment tool
• Career directions assessment tool from North Carolina State University
• Careeroink The Career and Occupational Information Kingdom, one of the most thorough career information sites available.
• The National Association for Colleges and Employers Career Assessment site