Career Guidance

One of the most common personality tests for career placement is the Myers-Briggs assessment. You can check the career center at a local university to see if they offer the test or other ones like it. At a college or university they will also probably include a session with a career counselor in the cost. You may be able to take the test online as well.

The community colleges all have career centers that are open to the public and you can utilize their resources. Although you have already completed the Myers Briggs there may be other assessments. Another site to check out is http://www.ilworkinfo.com/icrn.htm they have several resources for free. On your own you can start working on lists of elements that you liked/disliked in your past careers and your priorities (e.g. salary requirements, working environment, hours, number of people you work with etc).

After a year of college without a major, my Dad took me to a career counselor in Indpls. He had me take a personality/interest/strength/
weakness test. Then, I had a followup meeting where he taped his recommendations. He discussed three career fields that would fit my ppersonality, interests, ect... He taped the conversation and gave me a print out of my results. I did chose one of the three and LOVED it! He definitely pinned the nail on the head. I think it may have been between $200-$300 total, but that was 13 years ago...
You may see if you can find a similar test online!

You can call one of the Universities in Chicago and ask to speak to one of the adult education guidance couselors. I hope to do the same thing later this year, money permitting me to return to school of course. They can help point you in a direction. A friend talked to someone at Depaul but decided she did nt want to study anymore but the person was helpful. And she did not pay for the talk.