Nefesh BNefesh

If you’re planning on building your career in Israel, here are some sites that can provide you with guidance regarding choosing a career direction and utilizing online career aptitude testing services.

Career Advice

Sites in English:

1. http://careerpath.com/career-advice/default.asp
2. http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/index.html
3. http://career-advice.monster.com/
4. http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/main/career_advice.htm
5. http://jobsearch.about.com/od/careerdevelopment/Career_Development.htm

Sites in Hebrew:

1. http://jobportal.co.il/content/my_career/?ar=1
2. http://www.karyera.co.il/career-choosing.html
3. http://www.allcareers.co.il/
4. http://www.videojob.co.il/cb/
5. http://www.iknowledge.co.il/

Career Aptitude Tests

Free Online Tests:

1. http://www.funeducation.com/Tests/CareerTest/TakeTest.aspx
2. http://www.careercolleges.com/career-assessment-test.jsp
3. http://quiz.ivillage.com/uk_work/tests/career.htm

Online Tests at Cost:

1. Self-Directed Search http://www.self-directed-search.com
2. Kiersey Temperament Sorter http://www.advisorteam.org

Books (available through Amazon):

1. What Color is Your Parachute? by Richard N. Bolles ($13)
   
2. Career Anchors by Edar Schein ($13.50)
3. Do What You Are by Paul Tieger and Barbara Baron-Tieger ($13)
4. Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham ($20)