Using the Strong Interest Inventory® and the Skills Confidence Inventory to Explain Career Goals

Abstract

This article describes how interests and self-efficacy constructs contribute to a better understanding of career behaviors and goals. Specifically, the Strong Interest Inventory and the Skills Confidence Inventory instruments are reviewed and research is presented to illustrate their combined theoretical utility. Examples of how collectively to apply these tools in career assessment are presented. Finally, areas for future research are proposed.

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Strong Interest Inventory Skills Confidence Inventory self-efficacy constructs career goals

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