I investigated over 30 career resources with the exception of the test developers themselves. I wanted to be able to provide you with the experience of users not the promotional material of the developers. I was interested in finding one or more instruments that could uncover that ‘big picture’ AND which met these criteria:
a) validly constructed
b) widely used and easily administered
c) reasonably priced
My favorites: for personality assessment, the classic Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), for interests and preferences, the Strong Interest Inventory, and if you think you want to run a business, add Strong’s Entrepreneur Assessment. I also like the Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential (MAPP).
