Free Online Career Tests

When you’re just starting your career or you’re looking for a change, it can be hard to figure out what you want to do and how to get to the next step of your career path.

There are free (and fun) tools you can use to assess your interests, learn about options, and get on track to a new career.

Free Career Aptitude and Assessment Tests

Review advice on how career assessments can help guide your career choices, what the assessments will evaluate, and try a few free career tests that you can use to learn about jobs that are a good match for your interests and skills.

Most of the tests only take a few minutes, and you'll get suggestions for a variety of career options to consider. It's an excellent way to find jobs that you might not have even thought about considering.

How to Find a Career Coach

When you need help, it can make sense to consider using a career coach to help you explore job options, figure out the skills you need to get hired, and to plan a successful job search strategy. If you’re a college student or graduate, check with your career services office. Many offer lifetime services to alumni for free.

You can also hire a career coach or counselor to assist. Here’s how to find and select the best career coach.

Find Jobs That Are Booming Right Now

When you don’t have the luxury of time to spend evaluating career options, it can make sense to get a new job lined up sooner rather than later. If the job turns out to be a perfect fit, you might not need to consider other options. Or you can put your career exploration on hold until you have more time.

Even better, you may be able to find a company that will pay for your tuition. Here’s how to find the jobs, employers, and industries that are growing fast—and hiring faster.

What's Happening in the World of Work

Here are some timely articles that will help keep you (and your career) up to date with what’s happening in the world of work.

• 14 Jobs for Teachers Who Are Over It (The Muse)

• Amazon Adds Academic and Career Coaching to Employee Benefits (Amazon)

• Easy Part-Time Jobs to Boost Your Income (The Balance)

• LinkedIn’s 20 Most Popular Courses Are Free Through August 31 (CNBC)

• Should Employees Be Required to Turn On Cameras During Virtual Meetings? (SHRM)

Do You Need Career Advice?

Do you have a question? Need job search or career assistance? Not sure how to get where you want your career to go? Join our Facebook Career Connections Group for help and advice, and follow Alison on LinkedIn and Twitter. 

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