Students who are interested in pursuing a career after high school should take a look at some of
their options via the resources below. You may also find information on apprenticeships and take
personality tests to help determine what kind of careers you are best suited for.
Career Planning and Exploration Flyer
This flyer contains links to sites with resources that will help guide you in finding the right career choice, including information on a variety of
occupations and personality tests.
Naviance Family Connection
Family Connection is a college and career planning website for students and parents. It allows them to do college and career exploration, and offers personality, career interest, and learning style assessments.
EUREKA – College and Career Exploration
Create your own, personal account (User Site Code: NJHXNVC), and you can explore the many college
and career options that EUREKA has to offer.
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), 2010-11
For hundreds of different types of jobs – such as teacher, lawyer, and nurse – the Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you:
- The training and education needed
- Potential earnings
- Expected job propects
- What workers do on the job
- Working conditions
CollegeBoard.org –
Explore Your Interests, Values, and Skills
CollegeBoard.com offers advice about college and financial aid, and allows students to explore a
variety of potential majors.
CaliforniaColleges.edu –
Career Information
CaliforniaColleges.edu is the state’s official website that provides information about careers and higher education in California for students, counselors, and parents.
CACareerZone.org
Californiacareerzone.org provides job-seekers with career advice and tips for finding the job that is right for you.
California Apprenticeship Programs
Students can find a variety of apprenticeship and job shadow opportunities through the links on this site.
Personality
Pathways – Personality Test
Free online test based on the Myers-Briggs typology that provides your personality formula,
preferences and the description of your type.
Humanmetrics – Jung
Typology Test
Free online test based on the Myers-Briggs typology that provides your personality formula,
preferences and the description of your type.
