Take the Path to Knowing Yourself

As a result of my recent Wall Street Journal column on self-assessment, my Twitter pal Charlie O’Donnell introduced me to his cool new service, Path 101. 

Path 101 is all about helping candidates figure out where they want to go and how to get there.  There are plenty of places to just find open jobs, but it's not as easy to figure out what you're looking for in the first place.  Via personality tests, resume analysis, and industry profiles, Path 101 provides direction and career insight before you start the application process. 

There are a million career advice websites out there, so what makes Path 101 different?  Charlie says that they’re compiling career data from the resumes and profiles of millions of people across the web. “We don't have anyone writing about what they guess a career in accounting is like – we actually analyze the resumes of accountants,” he says.  “This information helps users them put their careers in context and figure out what might come next.”

The site is visually appealing, and you can use many of the tools without registering.  I love the “Ask Jeeves” feature where you can receive guidance on a specific question, and may very well use the site as a source for my next career book.  If you’re job hunting or just want to see what else is out there, it’s worth a look.

Comments

[Jessica Faye Carter]

I went over to Path 101 to look at their services and the quiz. It's kind of like eharmony for work. I am self-employed, but always like to see what sorts of career development resources are out there.

Thanks for sharing this information.

[Alexandra Levit]

@Jessica: So glad you found it helpful. I did too!