Scientifically researched career assessment tools promote career and vocational success in people of all ages and backgrounds. These tools help clients of all types learn “what they want to be when they grow up” and enable them to pursue their vision.

Join Matt Parks for a deep dive into the Self-Directed Search (SDS), the 53-year-old gold standard tool in career assessment. The SDS is based on John Holland's RIASEC theory—the idea that both people and work environments can be classified according to six basic types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. The SDS asks questions about an individual’s aspirations, activities, competencies, and interests, and provides an interactive, customized report that matches an individual’s personality and interests to a unique list of corresponding careers and programs of study.

Matt will explain how you can robust career and educational assessment tools to help individuals save time and money, increase career preparation and readiness, and confidently chart their paths in life.

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