Discover Your Strengths
Not sure what career suits you? Wondering what your strengths are? These books and online tests will help you understand your personality, talents, and the best career path for you.
Books to Help You Find Your Strengths & Career Path
What Color Is Your Parachute? for Teens
by Carol Christen
A practical guide to finding careers that match your skills and interests. Includes exercises for self-discovery and planning for the future.
StrengthsFinder 2.0
by Tom Rath
Discover your top natural strengths and learn how to apply them in work, school, and life. Comes with an online strengths assessment.
The Pathfinder
by Nicholas Lore
A deep dive into career choices, helping you discover work that fits your personality, values, and passions.
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
by Angela Duckworth
Success isn’t just about talent—it’s about effort and perseverance. This book helps you develop long-term passion for your goals.
Now, Discover Your Strengths
by Marcus Buckingham & Donald Clifton
Based on Gallup research, this book helps you focus on what you do best and build a career around it.
Designing Your Life
by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans
A creative, design-based approach to shaping a fulfilling career and life, no matter where you start.
Online Tests to Discover Your Personality & Career Path
16Personalities
A fun, free test based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Provides insights into strengths, challenges, and ideal careers.
Gallup StrengthsFinder (Paid Test)
An in-depth assessment that reveals your top strengths and how to use them for success.
Holland Code Career Test
A career personality test that helps match your interests and work style with ideal career paths.
O*NET Interest Profiler (Free)
Developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, this test helps you explore careers based on your interests and skills.
CareerExplorer
A detailed career-matching test that considers your personality, strengths, and work preferences.
High5 Test
A free strengths assessment that helps you identify your natural talents and how to apply them.
How to Use These Resources
1. Take one or more of the online tests to get an idea of your personality and strengths.
2. Read a book that interests you and apply the exercises to your life.
3. Use what you learn to explore careers that align with your strengths and passions!