What is a Career Counselor?
A Career Counselor is trained in helping people make and carry out decisions and plans related to major/career issues.
A Career Counselor can help when you. . .
Are trying to figure out what to do
Have questions about education and training options
Want to change career direction
Career Counselors can help with:
Choosing a major/career
Planning for career change and/or advancement strategies
Marketable/transferable skills analysis and development
Assessment of career values, interests, skills and preferences
Improving job search skills and strategies
Resume and interview preparation
We offer individualized career counseling
in combination with a variety of career assessments to help you discover your unique
combination of interests, skills, values and preferences and how to utilize that
information in making career decisions.
Whether you are a new or continuing student, ready to graduate, making a career transition, or are thinking about a
graduate degree, career assessments can help you make career decisions that work best for you.
Our new hours will be:
Monday – Thursday 8am – 6pm, Friday 8am - 5pm
Walk- In Counseling is also available:
Monday - Friday 1 - 4pm
Evening appointments by calling 510-885-3621
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Assessments
Interpreted assessments are available online. Call the Career Development Center at (510) 885-3621 to schedule an appointment with a counselor (required prior to taking an interpreted assessment).
Strong Interest Inventory (SII)
The SII looks at your interests in a broad range of areas including school subjects, activities, people, and identifies occupations/majors where your interests could lead to a satisfying match.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
The MBTI is a personality inventory that provides insight into several preference factors that are important in making a career decision.
Learn how your "preferences" affect how you interact with others, gather information, and make decisions relating to career choices. Career Counselors are trained to interpret results which can then help you clarify your career direction.
What are the differences between these assessments and which one should I take?
Cost:
Strong Interest Inventory -- $20
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator -- $20
Combined with booklets -- $40
(typically over $200 each if you took these assessments off-campus)
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