Career Development
Center
  Occidental College
 1600 Campus Road,
Coons 109
 Los Angeles, CA
 90041-3314

 Email: careers@oxy.edu
 Phone: 323.259.2623
 Fax: 323.341.4900

Assessments

Strong Interest Inventory

The Strong Interest Inventory is an instrument based on the idea that there are six types of people and six corresponding types of work environments.  The more similar you are to the environment in which you work, the more satisfied and productive you are likely to be.  The results are determined by comparing your likes and dislikes with those of people of your same gender who enjoy their work in a wide range of occupations.   The Strong Interest Inventory determines your General Occupational Themes, which are arranged around a hexagon based on the Holland Theory.

During an initial interview, you and a Career Counselor will determine whether the Strong Interest Inventory is an appropriate resource. No fees are charged. The Strong Interest Inventory is taken on a Career Development Center computer (which may need to be scheduled in advance). This instrument takes about 45-60 minutes to complete. 

You will meet with a Career Counselor after completing the Strong Interest Inventory for discussion of your results and implications for career planning. You may be asked to complete an evaluation form after using the program.