Career Mapping is here to help you identify, plan for, and achieve your career goals. Below are some of our recommended websites, books and testing tools.
Websites
www.mindtools.com
MindTools is a one-stop shop both for a career search and for enhancing leadership skills; instantly-available self-study management and career training materials.
www.jibberjobber.com
JibberJobber offers a tool for managing your job search. You not only log what you apply for but are able to track and organize relationships for your personal career management. The blog and library are also good resources.
www.jobfox.com
This site is the inspiration of Rob McGovern, founder of CareerBuilder.com. It uses the Mutual Suitability System to match job seekers with employers, using email to help qualified parties connect.
www.execunet.com
Online since 1995, Execunet provides support, information, connections, and access for executives who want to make a job change or pursue advancement.
Books
Please check Amazon.com for the following recommended books.
StrengthsFinder 2.0: A New and Upgraded Edition of the Online Test from Gallup’s Now Discover Your Strengths, by Tom Rath
Bring your ‘A’ Game: The 10 Career Secrets of the High Achiever,
by Rob McGovern
The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich,
by Timothy Ferris
The Art of Connecting: How to Overcome Difference, Build Rapport, and Communicate Effectively with Anyone,
by Claire Rains and Lara Ewing
I’m on LinkedIn– Now What??? A Guide to Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn,
by Jason Alba
Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type,
by Paul D. Tieger and Barbara Barron
Testing Tools
www.strengthsfinder.com
You must buy the book to access the code to take this assessment, but it has features that include a personalized Strengths Insight Report, an Action-Planning Guide, and a web-based Strengths Community.
The book (and access to the assessment) is $21.95.
www.Futureproofyourcareer.com
This free questionnaire gives you a profile of your desired careers and even creates an individual ebook—Authentic Direction: How to Find Your Life’s Purpose and Ideal Career- for you that expands on your profile. But that’s $29.90.
www.careerpath.com
Careerpath offers self-assessment tests, career guidance and professional development resources, and advice on work/life balance.
www.testingroom.com
Free tests that explore interests, personality, and values to develop a work/life program. An extended report is $14.95.
www.careerexplorer.net
This site features helpful articles, assessment tests, including a Jung personality test, career training links, and other advice on career choices.
