Major Assessment

MyMajors is a major exploration assessment that will help you identify your best major fits at the University of Iowa based upon your academic aptitudes, interests, and personality.  MyMajors is a free assessment that takes about 15 minutes to complete.

Career Assessments

Career assessments are designed to help you understand how your personal attributes impact potential success and satisfaction with different career options and work environments.  While no assessment can perfectly capture who you are or predict what occupation you’ll pursue, they can help you narrow choices and discover options you may not have considered.  Taking an assessment is a first step in the career exploration process.  The Pomerantz Career Center offers the following career assessments.

YouScience

• Free
• Online assessment that identifies both your interests and aptitudes allowing you to discover what makes you unique
• Offers an interactive website that provides information regarding occupations that align with who you are and your abilities
• No appointments with a Career Advisor are required, but follow-up conversations are highly encouraged
• Results will be emailed to you within 24 hours
• Visit the Pomerantz Career Center to sign-up and receive access instructions

Strong Interest Inventory 

• Online assessment that compares your likes and dislikes to professionals in specific career fields
• Provides a 14 page report that provides occupations and areas of study that best match your interests
• Requires two appointments with a Career Advisor
• At the first appointment, you’ll sign-up and pay the $10 fee (payable by U-Bill or credit card).  
• You will receive an email to begin the assessment
• At the second appointment, you’ll receive an in-depth interpretation of your results
• Schedule an appointment on MyUI to meet with a Career Advisor to discuss taking the Strong Interest Inventory

iStartStrong 

• Online assessment that connects your interests to various jobs, work settings, and areas of study
• Provides an interactive 8 page report with links to occupational descriptions
• No appointments with a Career Advisor are required, but follow-up conversations are highly encouraged
• Results will be emailed to you the next business day
• Visit the Pomerantz Career Center to sing-up and pay the $10 fee (payable by U-Bill or credit card)
• You will receive an email to begin the assessment

FOCUS 2 

• Free, online assessment that provides instant results
• Examine your interests, skills, personality, and values by completing five short inventories
• Review and research majors and occupations that best match your profile
• Register, create your account, and begin!  Note: The access code for our school is Hawks.