Self-assessment is the process of knowing yourself. We offer multiple inventories and assessments that provide you valuable information regarding your strengths, interests, and personality.
Learn more about how to use these self-assessment career resources here.
Focus2
Focus2 is a web-based program that includes 5 assessments that will help you identify your work interests, personality, skills, values, and leisure interests and explore related careers. Already have an account? Log in to Focus2
Create a Focus2 Account
Create an account using your Oswego email address and the access code laker.
Check out the detailed instructions for creating an account. After you complete the assessments you can use the Work Interest Activity and the 5 Self-Assessments Activity to reflect on your results.
StrengthsQuest (Clifton Strengths for Students)
CliftonStrengths for Students is an online assessment that identifies your “top 5” Themes of Talent. It allows you to explore and strengthen your talents, use your strengths to improve your academics, discover a major and career path that builds off of your strengths and learn to use your strengths to excel.
If you are interested in StrengthsQuest, email careerservices@oswego.edu
StrengthsQuest Instruction Sheet
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI) identifies your preferences and provides information about your unique type (there are 16 distinct types). Understanding your personality type/preferences is the foundation of major exploration and this is a great tool for helping you to understand who you are as well as what majors would be a good fit for you. The MBTI gives you information about how you orient in the world, take in information, make decisions and structure your life. View a sample MBTI Career Report.
If you are interested in taking the MBTI, email careerservices@oswego.edu
Strong Interest Inventory
The Strong Interest Inventory ® is a tool that matches your interests with majors and career fields. It helps you identify your interests, preferences, and personal styles and provides information you need to select a major and career you can be passionate about. View a sample Strong Interest Inventory Profile with College Profile.
If you are interested in taking the Strong Interest Inventory, email careerservices@oswego.edu