Career Assessments

Career assessments help you gain valuable insights into your skills, interests, career values, strengths, and personality as you seek to understand yourself. This self-reflection lays the foundation for making informed career decisions, guiding you towards meaningful work. 

At WashU’s Center for Career Engagement, we offer a variety of assessments to support your career exploration. One is conveniently online, while others are conducted through personalized conversations with our Career Coaches.  

The Power of Introspection

I’m Peter, an MD by profession, a first-year MPH student at the Brown School, and a CCE Graduate Intern. I have been a practicing physician for the past five years. My journey into medicine has been profoundly shaped by introspection, …

By Kirsten Smith
Kirsten Smith Assistant Director, Career Development
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GPSi Podcast: Career Coaching for Budding Advocates, Politicos, Policy Wonks & Social Entrepreneurs

Are you a burgeoning policy wonk, politico, change agent, advocate, or public sector leader? Dreaming of being a diplomat, running for office, or founding a nonprofit? WashU’s Government, Policy & Social Impact Career Community has you covered! Listen in for …

By Susan Craig
Susan Craig Associate Director, Government, Policy & Social Impact Career Community
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LinkedIn Learning

Navigating the Quarter-Life Crisis

Taught by Chloe Garland
Feeling stuck early in your career? You’re not alone. Chloë Garland, founder of Quarter-Life coaching, draws from her proven four-step…

How to Make Work More Meaningful

Taught by Dave Crenshaw
There’s an emptiness that many feel about their work. They are disengaged because they feel that they’re not doing what…

Mindfulness Nano Tips for Decision-Making with Lillian Daniels

Taught by Lillian Daniels
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, gather…

Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure

Taught by Next Big Idea Club
Most people often feel embarrassed about uncertainties or blind spots in their knowledge. But Maggie Jackson—a journalist who covers social…

Identity Crisis: How to Realign Your Career with Your Life

Taught by Madecraft
You’re experiencing a crisis in your career, business, or life, and have decided that it’s now the time to take…

Atomic Habits (Blinkist Summary)

Taught by Blinkist
One of the hardest parts of change is just how long it can take. We don’t often notice little changes—if…

Finding Your Purpose at Work

Taught by Elizabeth Lotardo
A lot of times, people think purpose is reserved for those who found their noble calling when they were five,…

The Good Life: Lessons from the Longest Study on Happiness (Book Bite)

Taught by Next Big Idea Club
What makes for a good life? There are countless answers to this question from philosophers, religious types, and self-help authors,…

Aligning Your Values with Work, Life, and Everything In Between

Taught by Madecraft
Having more alignment in your life is a proven way to feel more balanced, motivated, and passionate about how you…

Nano Tips to Foster a Growth Mindset and Mental Agility with Shadé Zahrai

Taught by Shadé Zahrai
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment award-winning…

Social Media for Working Professionals

Taught by Madecraft
Social media can be tricky to navigate. While it’s a place for you to express your thoughts and share details…

Goal Setting for Happiness and Success

Taught by Yogesh Chabria
Unlock your potential and chart a path to both happiness and success with Yogesh Chabria’s approach to goal setting. Also…

Social Cues No One Teaches You

Taught by Madecraft
This course explores enhancing social interactions by addressing taboos, fostering empathy, adjusting expectations, and making meaningful connections. Nisha guides learners…

Mindful Communication for Less Conflict and Stronger Relationships

Taught by Melanie Whitney
In this course, communication professor Melanie Whitney teaches the foundations of mindful communication in order to speak with greater emotional…

Delivering an Authentic Elevator Pitch

Taught by Tatiana Kolovou
Find out how to craft an authentic personal pitch while projecting competence and warmth—two key factors in making a great…

Market Research: Virtual Focus Group Facilitation Techniques

Taught by Sarah Weise
If you’re in marketing, sooner or later you’ll need to know how to facilitate an online focus group. Focus groups…

Running a Design Business: Presentation Skills

Taught by Petrula Vrontikis
Strong presentation skills are necessary for a good designer to be a great designer. How you present your ideas impacts…

Video Journalism: Storytelling Techniques

Taught by Jeff Sengstack
How you choose your shots, craft your story, and edit your footage is what draws attention to your videos. The…

Creative Inspirations: Natalie Fobes, Photographer

Taught by Natalie Fobes
This installment in the lynda.com Creative Inspirations documentary series introduces the diverse talents of one of the world’s great award-winning…

Creative Inspirations: Big Spaceship, Digital Creative Agency

Taught by Big Spaceship
Take a ride in the Big Spaceship with this intimate look at the inner workings of one of the web’s…

Contact & Location

Phone
314-935-5930
Address

Danforth University Center Suite 110
1 Brookings Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63130

Center for Career Engagement Hours

Monday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm