Choosing a career is one of the most significant decisions your teen will make, and it’s never too early to start thinking about it. But with thousands of courses and career options out there, the process can feel overwhelming. Many students struggle with deciding what path to take, and as parents, it’s natural to worry about whether their choices will lead to success and fulfillment. That’s where career assessments come in.

At Breakthroughs in Careers, we specialize in guiding students through this crucial phase. Our approach doesn’t just focus on asking the typical questions about career preferences. We go deeper by assessing both cognitive skills and personality traits, offering a comprehensive view of what makes your teen unique. This blend of personality and cognitive analysis is what sets us apart from other services that may focus solely on interests or grades. Your teen’s brain, values, and priorities are unlike anyone else’s—and their career journey should reflect that.

Why Career Assessments Matter

Many students enter college with only a vague idea of what they want to do, which often results in switching majors, extending their education timeline, and incurring additional costs. In fact, research shows that 30% of students change their major at least once during college. This trial-and-error approach can be stressful, inefficient, and expensive—not just for students, but for parents footing the bill. A tailored career assessment can help eliminate much of this uncertainty.

By analyzing your teen’s unique cognitive abilities and personality, we provide data-driven recommendations that point toward careers where they’ll not only excel but also feel passionate. Whether your teen thrives in analytical thinking, creativity, or interpersonal communication, our assessments identify areas of strength and match them with the right career path. This approach empowers your teen to make an informed decision, so they enter college or the workforce with clarity and confidence.

The 3 Pillars of Career Success

Our career assessments are built on three core pillars: Assess, Analyze, and Discover.

1. Assess: We start by evaluating your teen’s cognitive skills, personality, values, and interests. This assessment ensures we get a full picture of their strengths, challenges, and preferences. Your teen isn’t defined by just one aspect of their abilities—our comprehensive approach helps uncover hidden talents that may align with unexpected career options.
2. Analyze: Using the data from the assessment, we identify career paths that are a natural fit. This isn’t about choosing a career for your teen but providing them with a range of options that align with who they are at their core. Our analysis is based on real data, meaning the recommendations are both practical and achievable.
3. Discover: Once the assessment and analysis are complete, we provide a one-on-one feedback session to explore the findings. This is where your teen can ask questions, dive into career options, and discover careers they might not have considered before. With this guidance, your teen is empowered to make their own confident decision about their future.

Taking the First Step

By investing in a career assessment, you’re not only helping your teen find a job they’ll enjoy—you’re setting them up for long-term success. The sooner your teen understands their strengths and career options, the better prepared they’ll be to make decisions that lead to fulfillment, growth, and financial stability. Plus, career assessments save time and money by reducing the likelihood of costly changes in majors or career shifts later down the road.

Help your teen avoid the stress of uncertainty and take the first step toward a future they’ll love. With the right tools and guidance, they can confidently choose a career path that suits their strengths and passions, giving them the foundation for lifelong success.

Career planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By providing your teen with the right information now, you’re giving them a huge advantage as they enter the next phase of their life. Schedule a time to chat about how we can help.

About the Author

From an early age Matthew loved to talk, and now he gets paid to do just that.

Having grown up with Learning Disabilities and overcome them, Breakthroughs is an opportunity for him to give back. Now Matthew is an Educational Therapist with over 20,000 hours of experience working with children and adults with learning challenges.

When not in the office Matthew can be found seeking adventure with his wife and children, preferably on a mountain or in a kayak.

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