When a client is stuck or directionless, a short assessment can give the next conversation something concrete to work with. These are not destiny. They are a way to name interests, values, and work settings so you can map them to real roles.
Free tools worth keeping in a staff list:
Holland Code (RIASEC)
A solid starting point for work-related interests. Use the results to browse related occupations, then ask which environments the client would actually tolerate.
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Explore O*NET interest results
Photo career quiz
Useful for clients who process visually and shut down on long surveys. Convert the result back to Holland codes so you can still use O*NET.
Building = Realistic (R) | Thinking = Investigative (I) | Creating = Artistic (A)
Helping = Social (S) | Persuading = Enterprising (E) | Organizing = Conventional (C)
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Browse O*NET interest groups
Values assessment
Helps when the issue is not skills but misfit: pay, autonomy, service, or stability. You may need a free account.
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Explore O*NET work values
Myers-Briggs-style snapshot
Treat this as a conversation starter about temperament, not as hiring science. Pair any four-letter code with labor-market information before you recommend a path.
After the quiz, the coaching move is the same: which two or three occupation families should we research together before we rewrite the resume?