COLLEGE CAREER GUIDANCE

Career Compass Assessment

Discover the work environments and career clusters that may fit your behavioural preferences.

Instructions

Rate how accurately each statement describes your usual behaviour in study, projects and teamwork—not how you wish to behave.

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Strongly disagree2
Disagree3
Neutral4
Agree5
Strongly agree
01 I readily take charge when a group needs direction.
02 I prefer to build trust before pushing for rapid change.
03 I enjoy meeting new people and starting conversations.
04 I check facts and details before submitting work.
05 Difficult targets energize me rather than discourage me.
06 I like tasks that have clear standards and measurable accuracy.
07 Classmates often rely on me for patient support.
08 I can persuade others by explaining ideas enthusiastically.
09 I enjoy analysing information to find the correct solution.
10 I make timely decisions even when information is incomplete.
11 Presentations and public speaking usually give me energy.
12 I work steadily even when a task becomes repetitive.
13 I am comfortable competing for a challenging opportunity.
14 I notice inconsistencies that other people may overlook.
15 I naturally connect people and maintain a broad network.
16 I listen carefully and try to reduce conflict in a team.
17 I prefer planning and evidence to trial-and-error decisions.
18 I express ideas in an engaging and memorable way.
19 I challenge inefficient methods and suggest faster alternatives.
20 I am dependable and complete commitments consistently.
21 I enjoy motivating a group toward a shared goal.
22 I willingly accept responsibility for important outcomes.
23 I prefer cooperative environments over highly aggressive ones.
24 I enjoy organising records, systems, or processes accurately.
25 I remain direct and assertive during difficult discussions.
26 I adapt my communication easily to different audiences.
27 I ask precise questions before beginning a complex assignment.
28 I am calm and composed when other people are under pressure.
29 I prefer roles where communication is central to success.
30 I enjoy learning technical rules, methods, or specialised tools.
31 I focus strongly on results and remove obstacles quickly.
32 I value stable relationships and long-term team membership.
33 I compare alternatives carefully before recommending one.
34 I am willing to take a calculated risk for a worthwhile result.
35 I enjoy helping individuals grow through guidance and encouragement.
36 Brainstorming with others helps me generate possibilities.
37 I create routines that help a team work smoothly.
38 I would rather lead an initiative than wait for detailed instructions.
39 I am comfortable promoting an idea, event, product, or cause.
40 I prefer high-quality work even when it requires extra checking.