Mae Said:

Are there any actually ACCURATE career-personality tests?

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I would go to your university's psychological services center (most University's have one) and find otu with them if they can provide you with a standardized exam. In most cases they will be free to students. If you do not have a psych services center, try the testing center there (or wherever you go to find out if you have learning disorders, need placement exams, etc) it usually close to the disabled student office. If neither the psych service department nor the testing/placement center can help you, ask them where you can go for that.
If you have a psychology graduate school in your area, they will most certainly have an outpatient psychological services center attached to their school. They perform assessments, therapy, group therapy, etc. They should be able to help you out and it wouldn't be super expensive because they are in training.
Last option would be to call the local APA (American Psychological Association) chapter and find out where you could have one done. APA.org is the website.

The other part of your question, there are some tests out there. I wouldn't really put all of my effort into just a career test, if you can, I would go for a full psychological battery/assessment. If your school offers it for free, take it up. They can be upwards of $500 if you go to a professional. That way you can get a personality test, IQ exam, stuff like that all in one package. Personality tests can be helpful, but I would only stick with the MMPI-2, MCMI-III, or the PAI. That's it. Don;t do a Rorschach as it is not empirically validated. The IQ test you will most likely take is the WAIS-IV. A good IQ test, plus a personality test, can help you understand more about yourself and you and the assessor can process what field may be good for you.
Hope that helps.

Raul Said:

Do you think being 'successful' is overrated?

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"Success" is relative. Just because someone else doesn't view me as a "success" doesn't mean I am not. I wouldn't say success itself is overrated, I would say that some people's definition of what they consider success to be, is.

Some people have ego issues and need those big houses, trophy wives, fast cars, etc. to feel successful; others are successful, and content, with much less.

Gail Said:

How many words are in this essay?

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Copy and paste it all into Microsoft Word. It'll say how many words there are in the bottom-left corner.

Dean Said:

What's the best career choice for a person who loves analyzing things?

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Uh, try accounting.

Jessie Said:

Careers that sound right for me or suggestions...the more detail the better please?

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Dear Aeon

Thank you for your question.

I suggest that you need a huge reality check. The chances of finding a dream job where you can be yourself, do what you like and make lots of money are very remote. There are very few people who achieve their 'dream job' and even fewer whose first job is their 'dream job'. As you don't seem to know what your dream job is, I think it is best to look at different possibilities and choose courses that are linked to your skills and the things you enjoy doing.

Alternatively, you could put your 'dreams' on the backburner and get a job that will pay your bills, while you try to develop the skills and take the courses that will help you realise your dreams. First of all, you need to work out how much money you need a week to pay your bills (housing, heating, phone, service charges, food etc). This will be your minimum take home pay. Then look for jobs that will give you this money, after tax. Ideally, you should look for a job near home (so you can cut the cost of travel) with a high hourly rate. You can also look at ways to cut your spending, as this will make you more employable. Please note that the higher your hourly rate, the more an employer will expect of you. Please be realistic about what you can do and be enthusiastic about your work, otherwise you may lose your job and this could hinder future employment.

Once you've got the money coming in, you can work out what you really want to do. If you have enough money, you could try various evening or weekend classes that you're interested in. This can be a make or break idea, as it should tell you if you are really interested in pursuing a goal.

By having enough money to pay your bills, this should reduce your financial worries. You can pursue your dream job during spare evenings and weekends. When I was looking for work, I attended a workshop on certified accounting. One of the speakers said that if I did the training, I would be working very long days and have a limited social life. If you really want to achieve your goal, you will probably need to spend a lot of time on your creative work. If this is successful and brings in some money, you can cut the hours on your day job and spend more time on what you really want to do.

Good luck.

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Debbie Said:

What's the best career choice for a person who loves analyzing things?

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I am the same way. There is no degree that will fit into every curiousity that we have. The interests could be an escape, similar to a vacation, or a drinking binge. Reading is much healthier in the long run.

The field of study would depend on individual circumstances. I would consider the following:
1. Are you able to relocate for college? This expands your options.
2. What program can you afford financially, time wise, with consideration to your energy level?
3. What fits your temperament and academic skills?
4. What can you analyze?

Analytical careers involve science, math, computers, writing, law, and theology, as far as I know.