CV Builder
This site requires registration. This will allow you to enter your career history as you would on an application form. At the end, it will format the CV and give you a choice of great looking layouts.
One Step Up
Find your education and training options in 60 seconds. It works!
Career Guide – What job’s right for me?
This site requires registration. For graduates in UK, but for the academic part you can choose any of the drop down choices. It should not adversely affect your results. It will not give you a definitive answer, but it will be a good starting point for a conversation with your Job Coach.
My Next Move
This is a U.S. site so the paths towards careers are different, but it has some useful exercises for translating your interests in to potential career choices. It might be a good place to start and a useful building block for further conversation.
Strengths Finder … and much more
This site requires registration. There is a lot of evidence that building on strengths leads to more positive outcomes. This site will allow you to discover your strengths as well as a whole range of tests that give you greater insight into yourself as well as the words to sell your qualities.
Career Anchors
The concept of the Career Anchors was introduced by Edgar Schein. A Career Anchor is something that develops over time and evolves into a self-concept, shaping an individual’s personal identity or self-image. Download, complete and DISCUSS!
Big 5 Personality Test
This is one of the most widely accepted tests for extraversion, neuroticism, agreeableness, conscientiousness and openness to experience. Neuroticism is the aspect negatively correlated with good work outcomes. It is useful to be aware of this and manage around (not fight) it.
Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory
Have balance in your time perspectives. Are you not enjoying the moment as you work towards a promised outcome, that is then not what you think it’s going to be? Take the survey and DISCUSS!
CareersPortal
Ireland's leading careers guidance website provides comprehensive information on various career paths, educational requirements, and job opportunities. It offers self-assessment tools to help individuals identify their interests, skills, and values, facilitating informed career decisions.
Qualifax
As the National Learners' Database of Ireland, Qualifax offers extensive information on courses and qualifications. It includes tools like interest assessments and learning style inventories to aid in self-discovery and career planning.
GradIreland
Targeted primarily at students and recent graduates, GradIreland provides career advice, employer profiles, and job listings. It features self-assessment tools and career planning resources to help users understand their strengths and explore suitable career options.
O*NET Interest Profiler
A comprehensive occupational database that offers self-assessment tools to help you identify your interests and match them with specific careers. It's a useful resource for exploring various career options based on your personal interests.
University of Galway Career Development Centre
This university's career services provide free access to self-assessment tools that can help you explore your interests, strengths, abilities, and personality. These resources are designed to assist in identifying suitable career paths.
