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About the Inventory
Author: John J. Liptak, EdD
© 2025
With this best-selling, easy-to-use inventory, individuals with little or no work experience can identify their job options and make their career transitions more effective and rewarding.
Individuals will review a list of 96 non-work activities and rate how much they like each one. Simple self-scoring allows them to connect their answers to the 16 career clusters, which then lead to a list of related jobs, self-employment options, and paths for education and training.
New This Edition
In its fourth edition, Transitioning to Work Inventory stays up-to-date with today’s workforce. You’ll find:
- Additional resources for exploring occupations
- Recognition of the gig economy and new career pathways
- SMART goals to assist with more focused transition strategies
- And more!
Key Features
- Helps individuals weigh the pros and cons of jobs that interest them.
- Gives individuals opportunities to create a career plan that outlines educational and occupational goals and how to overcome barriers to these goals.
- Works well with a variety of populations, including:
- Job seekers and career changers
- People returning to the workforce
- Clients in rehabilitation-to-work programs
- People with little or no work experience
- Students in school-to-work programs
- Clients in welfare-to-work programs
- People transitioning from military to civilian careers
- Returning citizens
- Includes self-employment options.
- Can be given to groups or individuals.
- Includes free Instructor Resources.
The Workbook
Looking for more? We've expanded one of our best-selling inventories into a comprehensive workbook so you get the best of both worlds. Keep the assessments and dive deeper into discovering untapped strengths, finding a job that resonates, and implementing your career goals.