The Personality Assessment helps you reflect on how you prefer to work and think, then suggests majors and careers that fit. It is a starting point for exploration, not a final answer.
How the assessment was built
Steppingblocks developed the assessment in-house, building on established psychological research and the work of Carl Jung. It has 20 either/or questions. Your answers place you on four preference pairs, which combine into a four-letter type. That type is then matched to relevant majors and careers.
The four preference pairs
Everyone uses both sides of each pair at different times. Your type shows which side you lean toward more naturally, and it can change, especially during college.
Extraversion (E) or Introversion (I): where you direct your energy
Extraversion: energy directed outward. You may feel energized by people and activity.
Introversion: energy directed inward. You may prefer reflecting on ideas and need time alone to recharge.
Sensing (S) or Intuition (N): how you take in information
Sensing: focus on concrete, present-moment information and practical evidence.
Intuition: focus on patterns, possibilities and the big picture.
Thinking (T) or Feeling (F): how you make decisions
Thinking: decide by analyzing logical consequences and seeking consistency. This does not mean you lack emotion.
Feeling: decide by weighing personal values and the effect on others. This does not make you irrational.
Judging (J) or Perceiving (P): how you organize your life
Judging: prefer structure, plans and clear timelines.
Perceiving: prefer flexibility and staying open to new options.
What the results can and cannot tell you
Personality is a spectrum, not neat either/or categories.
Your type can shift over time.
It does not predict job performance, and no single assessment captures everything about you.
Use it for self-reflection, personal development and career exploration.
How to use your results
Read with curiosity, not certainty. Notice what fits and what doesn't.
Talk it over with an advisor.
Explore broadly. Don't rule out a path based on your type alone; use Search360 and Outcomes to test ideas.
Retake it over time as your experiences grow.
No type is better or worse than another.
Personality type guides
Download the guide for your type for a deeper look at your preferences, strengths and related careers: