Vocational Assessments

Good career decisions are only made when people have a good sense of who they are. Four key dimensions are critical to understanding where the possibilities lie; knowing one's abilities, understanding one's personality, knowing one's interests and having a good sense of one's values. Without knowing these, it is difficult to investigate vocational areas and make good career decisions.

Dr. Peirce utilizes a number of assessment methods and tools to help his clients understand themselves along these four dimensions, allowing them to focus on possible future career directions. A variety of methods including personal interviews, career inventories and up-to-date computer databases allow the client's research to be current and valid. The findings of the assessment are discussed individually with the client and a full written report is issued.

Some interesting Web Links

Job Futures - This Canadian site will provide you with excellent information about careers including the job description, income, future demand, education required and lots of other goodies.

CanWorkNet - is a site designed for the job hunter providing many good tips about resume design, job search strategies and job applications.

Human Resource Development Canada - is a government site providing access to many federal resources and links to career sites around Canada.

OSCA Career Web links - is an impressive list of web links of career information sites compiled by the Ontario School Counsellors Association.

Mapping your future - is a career planning site which provides you with ideas and resources for completing a personal career investigation.

Career Paths Online- is a well designed site providing useful career information, tips and strategies.

JobWeb - This American site is a classic! You can job hunt, list your resume or simply look for good ideas.

Career Mosaic - Another American site for the job-hunter including resume searching and posting as well as a strong resource centre.

CollegeGrad - This American site is for the college graduate seeking employment. Once again, there is plenty of advice offered to the job hunter from how to prepare for a job interview and what makes a good covering letter to how to conduct a job search on the web.

Lots more Career Links