Is there a survey you can take to determin what career is right for you?

Question

My son is a sophomore in college already, is wanting to change his major, but not real sure where to turn. It's a long story, but he wanted nursing originally, couldn't get in with that major, declaired surgical tech instead, was on deans list for whole year, decided to declair nursing second year of college and was accepted, however 70% of his class is failing (within nursing terms C or lower) and is so discouraged he wants to get out of it. He's a great student and always applies himself, studies well and as I mentioned earlier he was on the dean's list last year. Is there something he can fill out that might give him a better idea of what he's suitable for or would enjoy doing? In case you're wondering he's spoken with his nursing advisor.....got nowhere. It's a shame because he'd have made a great nurse, and loved his clinicals at the hospital. Got any ideas?

Answer 1

15 questions to the best of your ability. Your answers will be used to identify the career selection(s) that is most suited to your habits, thoughts and actions. SEE LINK BELOW

(( you can also try: http://www.myplan.com/assess/ )) but there is a cost involved.

Answer 2

At my college, there is an office called career centers. They offer free or little charge "career/interest surveys". Also, if this is not an option, have him speak to an adviser. They are full of good info and helpful insight. Also, try www.tickle.com. This website if FULL of FREE tests to help you just figure out what you like and who you are. It's frustrating as a student to not know if what you are doing is the right major. I can only imagine being a parent trying to fund a college education. Good luck. Email me if you need anything else. Oh yeah, don't forget Physical therapists and occupational therapists and respiratory therapists. All great jobs, too.

Answer 3

I think you should ask your son to stay put. If he is really good he’ll come out with fyling colors. Just to give and idea of how many jobs there are waiting for your son, have a look at http://www.cvtips.com/nurse_career_employment.html, the oppurtunites are immense. If your son likes what he is doin , let it be , everything else will take its own course

All the best

Answer 4

He needs to go and talk to his adviser. They have places that they can send him ---cost about $300, and they will do an in depth analysis on his likes and dislikes, and what he is best suited for.

The military has something too. That might be an option. They can let him finish his education and even pay for it...all he has to do is sign up for 6 years.

Answer 5

Why don't you approach a surveying company for this? Pinecone research, Surveysavvy, Greenfieldonline are some of the larger survey companies, who pay regularly . A list of companies you can join for free , with details of amounts you will receive as payment, is available at http://tinyurl.com/mx9ga

Answer 6

The Strengthsfinder asks questions, then determines your strengths and makes suggestions for careers. I don't know if you can do it for free or not, but you could check around on the Internet. You usually need the code from the book, "Now, Discover Your Strengths."

Answer 7

There should be careers advisors at his college. Alternatively he could seek advice from his personal tutor and if he/she can't help, they should refer him for professional careers counselling. As he is at college this ought to be free of charge (at least in the UK it would, but obviously you are in the US). However, I am pretty sure even if you have to pay for it, it is comparatively reasonable and should be well worth it if it helps your son find the right career path for him.