Career Assessments

These assessments require a meeting with a counselor to discuss your results. Please schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with a counselor via Handshake to get started with the process.

Focus 2 Assessment

FOCUS 2 is Saint Joseph's University's online career and education planning system. This system can help you choose a major, build your career goals and gather information on jobs. Take the assessment, then schedule an appointment with a career counselor to discuss your results as they relate to your major and career exploration.

If you're a new user, create an account on the Focus 2 Career website by clicking on "Register" and using the access code "sjucareers" when prompted.

Average time of completion: 20 minutes

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) - AVAILABLE TO ALUMNI ONLY

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) measures psychological preferences in how you perceive the world and make decisions. You’ll answer questions related to how you deal with the world, how you gather information and how you make decisions. The results provide a comprehensive description of your individual type and how it affects your career exploration.

Average time of completion: 30 minutes
Note: There is a nominal fee associated with the MBTI to cover the cost of the assessment processing

The following assessments do not require an appointment with a counselor. 

My Next Move: O*NET

The My Next Move assessment is a free, online assessment that asks 60 questions about work activities that some people do at their jobs. It is part of an interactive site where you can search careers by keywords or browse careers by industry. This assessment does not require an appointment with a career counselor.

Average time of completion: 15 minutes

Personal Values Assessment

The Personal Values Assessment can provide insight into what is important to you, what motivates you and what factors drive your decision-making. You can use this free assessment to gain a deeper understanding of how your values influence your career interests and future development. This assessment does not require an appointment with a career counselor.

Average time of completion: 20 minutes