Why Choose the Strong Assessment?

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Backed by research

Built on decades of research and grounded in the well-established RIASEC model, the Strong Interest Inventory® is regularly updated to ensure its validity, reliability, and relevance in the ever-evolving world of work.

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Actionable, data-driven insights

Connects individual interests to specific occupations and educational pathways using data from real people who work in those roles and report high satisfaction.

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Trusted by professionals

Used by thousands of career counselors and educators in colleges, universities, and other educational institutions, as well as independent career coaches around the world.

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Complements other tools

Effective on its own or pairs well with other tools like O*NET—the U.S. Department of Labor's comprehensive occupational database—or the MBTI® assessment to provide a richer, more holistic view of the individual and their potential career fit.

Expand your career guidance toolkit today.

Getting started with the Strong assessment is easy. Through our certification program, you’ll learn everything needed to administer the assessment, interpret results, and lead effective career conversations. As a certified Strong practitioner, you’ll also gain access to tools, resources, and support to ensure your success.

Practitioner Certification

Practitioner Certification

Curated Resources and Continuing Education

Curated Resources and Continuing Education

 Deepened Connections with Like-Minded Practitioners in Our Community

Deepened Connections with Like-Minded Practitioners in Our Community

Top Reports


         Strong Profile + Interpretive Report

Strong Profile + Interpretive Report

Helps individuals explore potential career paths by showing how their interests align with occupations that are more likely to bring satisfaction.

         Strong Profile + College Profile + Interpretive Report

Strong Profile + College Profile + Interpretive Report

Combines insights into an individual’s interests and personality type to help guide their career exploration and development.

         Strong 244 Career Satisfaction Report

Strong 244 Career Satisfaction Report

Helps students find and plan for their ideal career by providing a detailed look at how their interests align with potential academic and career pathways.

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Advanced Users

Combining the Strong with other assessments adds more depth to your development strategy.

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STRONG + MBTI

For a more holistic approach to career exploration that considers both personal interests and personality type.

STRONG  FIRO

STRONG + FIRO

Offers a fuller view of career fit by exploring whether occupations matching one’s personal interests also align with their interpersonal needs.

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STRONG + CPI

For insights into the interplay between a person's natural disposition and interests—and how that dynamic can shape their experience in different educational environments and occupations.

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