Instructions for Online Career Assessments
- Access the CPP Web Administration site
- Enter the following Login: csusm
- Enter the following Password: cougars
- Leave the "User ID" blank unless you are returning to complete an assesment, then click Enter
- From the menu, select the desired assessment (e.g., MBTI or STRONG), then click Take it!
- You will be prompted to fill out a demographics page.
- Choose the batch name (if any) you have been instructed to use.
- Provide the requested demographic information.
- Click CONTINUE
- Follow all directions to complete your assessment.
- Answer the questions as spontaneously as possible.
- Respond to every item.
- After completing the assessment, click DONE at the bottom of the page.
- If taking a break from an assessment, be sure to click Done so your responses will be saved and can be recovered when you resume.
- Write down the User ID number so you can resume and/or take additional assessments using the same User ID.
- Click Log Out and close your browser session
- Return to the assessment menu and follow the same process if you need to complete another assessment.
- If you have any questions during the self-administration process, please contact (facilitator's email address). Thank you for your participation.
Call the Career Center at 760-750-4900 or email us at careers@csusm.edu for your access code.
Go to www.act.org/discover/login
TypeFocus Careers helps you discover your personality type and what careers fit your natural strengths. TypeFocus Careers brings it all together in a program that helps you make good career choices and improve retention rates for students.
- Start at http://careers.typefocus.com – click on the “New Users-Click to Register” link.
- Complete the required information (note the links in red for further help).
- After clicking on I Accept, record the information to enter the program each time:
Site Password: Sm92
Username:
Password:
- You are now registered: Click here to start.
- Now you are at your Homepage where there are directions to guide you through the program. Click: “Personality Questionnaire” and complete the questionnaire. When completed, click: “Submit Your Questionnaire”.
- At the Self-Awareness Report Area screen, click: “Step 1: Your Personality Strengths” and then click “Print Report”. Print and bring this three page “Self Awareness Report” to class or to your career counseling appointment. This is the only report we will be using.
- You may come back in through the “Returning Users – click to login” button to continue the Reports.
- When you leave the program, make sure to use the Logout button at the top right.
- If you want to change your Username, Password or Email address, this can be done by clicking on the “Site Map” in the top blue banner and selecting “Editing Personal Information”.
Navigation Aids:
When you are in the Reports Area you can use the right blue navigation bar to click on a specific Report as you move through the program. “Mouse-Overs” will appear to show what topics are in each Report.
Throughout the program there are “Breadcrumbs” at the top and bottom of each page. This shows you what area you are in and they should be clicked on to use as a Back button.
Example: Homepage>Getting the Job>Career Portfolio
Call the Career Center at 760-750-4900 or email us at careers@csusm.edu for your access code.
- Access the StrengthsQuest log-in site
- Click on the box labeled "New Users"
- Enter your access code (Contact the Career Center for your access code.)
- Enter the verification code (type the characters on the screen)
- Click "Continue with Registration"
- Proceed through the registration process (a valid email address is required)
- If you have technical problems, please contact the help line at 888-211-4040 or strengthsquesthelp@gallup.com
