Career Assessment and Testing

The UCS offers career assessment and testing services to students, faculty, and staff of the University and to members of the Iowa City community who may be considering taking classes or enrolling in a program at the University. This service involves meeting with a testing consultant for approximately one-half hour to decide which career-related tests would be most appropriate. Then, a follow-up session is scheduled to discuss the test results.

The UCS uses two popular career and personality tests to help people explore their career interests and personality traits that related to careers. The Strong Interest Inventory (SII) is one of the most widely used career tests available. It is used primarily as an aid in the exploration of occupational and academic interests. It does not examine abilities or skills. It takes about 45 to 60 minutes to complete. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a personality indicator that assesses four preferences for the way you interact with the world. This test can help you understand yourself as you interact and navigate in the world, including the world of work. The MBTI takes about 1-1 1/2 hours to complete. There are scoring and materials fees associated with each test. You may call the UCS at (319) 335-7294 to obtain current pricing and to schedule a testing consultation.