Career Pivot
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about the free career change test.
Is it really free?
Yes. The test and your results cost nothing and there's no paid version.
Do I need an account?
No. There's no sign-up or login, so you can start the test right away.
Where are my answers stored? Can I clear them?
Your browser keeps your answers, results and saved jobs in local storage on this device, and none of it goes to a server. To clear it, use the "Delete my saved data" button at the bottom of any page or clear this site's data in your browser settings.
How long does it take?
About 12 minutes for the full test (120 questions) or 6 for the quick one (60). The site saves each answer as you go, so you can stop and come back later.
Where do the jobs come from?
The 774 occupations come from O*NET, the U.S. Department of Labor's database of job information. O*NET rates each occupation on interests, work styles and working conditions, and the test compares your answers with those ratings.
What does the "set aside" list mean?
Before the test you can name your current job and tick what you want to get away from, such as tight deadlines or working alone. Any occupation that shares those problems according to O*NET data moves to a separate list; you can still open it, but those jobs don't get ranked with the rest.
Is this for students?
It's written for adults who already have a job and want a different one. Students can take it, though the questions about what you want to leave behind assume some work experience.
How accurate is it?
Treat it as a starting point, since nobody has validated the questions or the scoring in a study. A high match means your interests look like the job's interest profile; it doesn't predict whether you'd be good at the job or happy in it. Use the list to decide what to read about and who to talk to.
Does it use Canadian job data?
No, O*NET is U.S. data. Most occupations have a Canadian equivalent, so the matches still hold up, but wages are U.S. figures, also shown converted to Canadian dollars, and licensing and training can differ here. Check those details with Canadian sources such as Job Bank before you decide.
Can I take the test again?
Yes, as often as you like. The site keeps your last 10 results in this browser.
Still have questions
Read about Career Pivot and its data, or read how the matching works.