Inventories- Get to know yourself!

Inventories are a great way to get to know yourself.  Here are some inventories that might shed some light on who you are, what your talents and skills are, and what you want to do with your life.  Explore, and have fun while you're at it!  
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Cost of Living Inventory

How much money do you need to make in a job in order to meet your monthly living expenses?  Take this survey to find out how much YOU need.  Work with a family member, friend, or MALC staff member if you are uncertain what living expenses you will have.
Jump Start Reality Check

MYLIFE
Lessons and worksheets to help you
organize your life!
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Talents/Skills/Abilities

There are many websites that offer inventories to assess your talents, skills, and abilities.  The most comprehensive is found at RU Ready ND.  Set up your free account and try the various inventories. Then try other inventories at the other links and compare!

RU Ready ND Inventories

iSeek Skill Assessment
A Minnesota-based website.
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ONet Skills Search
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For Students

Do you plan to go to college or enter a trade school? If education is in your future, get the most out of your educational opportunities by knowing what your learning style is and what kind of a student you are.  The link below has numerous inventories which you will find on the left side of the website.
Education Planner Student Inventory
The Paragon Learning Styles Inventory is similar to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® personality inventory.  Follow the link below to get a good idea what your learning style is and how to optimize your classroom experiences.  
Paragon Learning Styles Inventory

Videos

Prefer watching a video?  Check out these below.
You may be wondering why some of the skills in the inventories above are important and for what jobs. Click on the picture above to watch short videos that highlight different skills and why they are important. 
Watch this video from California Career Café to find out how your personality plays into your job choice.  You'll learn about the Holland Personality test and how to choose a career that fits your personality.

So, you've done the inventories, watched the videos, and you are now ready to select a career.  
Click on the link below to move on to this exciting phase of your journey.