This website is dedicated solely to helping you discover those
occupations that best match your personality style. In
other words, those occupations that best match your interests,
skills, values and behavioral traits. The career guidance
offered here is intended to help you select a career goal, and
develop a plan to reach your goal.
Who should use this website?
This website was created for high school and college students
who are attempting to determine their first career direction
after graduation; as well as adults who are trying to make a
mid-life career change and who are unsure of a career direction.
How does the career guidance program
work?
This program will guide you through five steps that will help
you:
Define your personality style
(interests, skills, values and behavioral traits).
Identify possible career options
that match your interests.
Learn about the true nature of
each career option (duties, salary, etc.).
Select a career goal that best
matches your overall personality style.
Develop a career plan to reach
your goal.
How long does it take to complete the
program?
That depends upon whether you elect to complete the short or
long program. The short program takes approximately 30
minutes to
complete, while the longer program takes (on average) 4-6 hours.
What's the difference between the short
and long programs?
With our short program, you simply complete our
Perfect Career interest
inventory. It takes about 30 minutes to complete and upon
completion you will receive a personalized interpretation report
outlining your interest level in 21 major career fields and a
list of occupations that match your interest selections. This
short program is ideal for students and adults who wish to
complete a "basic" or "introductory" program of career
exploration.
With our longer program, you actually complete the five steps
listed above to:
Define your personality style
(interests, skills, values and behavioral traits).
Identify possible career options
that match your interests.
Learn about the true nature of
each career option (duties, salary, etc.).
Select a career goal that best
matches your overall personality style.
Develop a career plan to reach
your goal.
This option is ideal for students and adults who want a "more
thorough" or "more in depth" program of career guidance.
Who created this program?
This program was developed by James C. Gonyea in 1971 and has
been continually updated and refined to this day.
Concepts in this program have been used over the years to
produced several career guidance books, test materials, software
programs and websites also authored by James C. Gonyea on the
subject of career planning. It has been used by millions
of people nationwide to manage their career development.
Does this program really work?
Yes, if completed properly! Because of its use by millions
of people, especially during the years it was part of the
America Online (AOL) Career Center, it has been extensively
tested and refined. Feedback from thousands of users have
helped to produce an effective program of career guidance.
Does it cost anything?
No! It is our gift to you - our way of "giving something
back" to an industry that has been very good to us!
What are my legal rights regarding the
use of this program?
The entire contents of this website are copyrighted by James C.
Gonyea and/or Gonyea & Associates, LLC. Legally, you may use this website and its
information for your own personal use. You may print any
information from this website that you wish so long as it's solely for your
own personal use.
You may refer
others to this website for their personal use. However,
you may not incorporate any information from this website into
any other program, including printed and electronic media,
without the prior written consent of the copyright holder.
Also, you may not print any information from this website for
use by others such as, but not limited to, classroom
presentations and advising or
counseling sessions with employees, students and private agency
clients. Such individuals should be referred to this
website and may, legally, use all of our information for their personal
use.
How can I get permission to use this
program with my students, clients or employees?
Contact us and explain in
detail your intended use. We'll consider your case and
notify you of our decision and, if agreed to, our terms of use.
Where can I get help if I'm having a
problem completing the program?
