SIGI 3 (System of Interactive Guidance and Information) is a web based career guidance system. It can help you examine your values, interests and skills, and identify those careers that most closely match your self-assessment. Because SIGI 3 offers nine sections, you can work progressively through the entire process of career decision making, or, if you prefer, use only those sections that meet your particular needs. To use SIGI 3, simply click here.
| SECTION |
WHAT YOU DO
|
QUESTIONS ANSWERED |
| Self-Assessment |
Examine and assess work-related values, interests and activities. |
What do you want? What are you most interested in doing? What do you do well? |
| Search |
Choose features you want in work. Obtain a list of occupations that match the features you asked for. |
What occupations might you like? Why is an occupation not on the list? |
| Information |
Obtain information for each occupation about required skills, education, employment outlook, advancement possibilities, and income potential. |
What are the characteristics of the occupations you are considering? What would you do if you entered those occupations? |
| Skills |
Rate yourself on the skills required for any given occupation and how you would apply those skills in a chosen field. |
Can you do what is required in these occupations? How are the required skills applied on the job? |
| Preparing |
Find out what the typical preparation paths are and learn about the training, education, time, finances and motivation needed to prepare. |
Can you do what is required to prepare to work in those occupations? What are the chances of your completing the preparation? |
| Coping |
Learn where and how to get help with issues related to preparing for a career. |
What and how do you get help with preparing for a career? |
| Deciding |
Examine three occupations at a time to consider which are good choices. |
What is right for you? What are the rewards? What are your chances? Will this be a good choice for you? |
| Next Steps |
Plan short-term strategies to start you moving toward career goals. |
How do you put your plan into action? |
| Before I Choose |
Review of all the sections of SIGI 3 |
Is there a section that I would like to review before making my decision? |
