Differences between the SDS Form R, E, & E

We have received e-mails asking about the differences between the Self-Directed Search Form R, E, and Career Explorer.

The three versions of the Self-Directed Search are -

Self-Directed Search Career Explorer (Middle and Junior High Students) - These students are planning to attend college or even graduate school.
Self-Directed Search Form R (Adults, High School and College Students) - These students are planning to enter technical schools, apprenticeships, 2 year colleges, or full-time employment.
Self-Directed Search Form E ( Students and Adults with lower reading levels)

Self Directed Search Assessment & Finder Form R

The Self Directed Search Assessment Form R is -

Easy to use - Complete the career assessment in 30 minutes.
Tested, proven, and dependable - Used by over 22 million people worldwide.
An excellent resource

The Self-Directed Search gives you a two or three-letter RIASEC or Holland code that tells the relationship between job personalities, key characteristics, college majors, hobbies, abilities, and careers.

The Form R Assessment Booklet consists of several sections: Ranking Activities, Competencies, Occupations, Self-Estimates, How To Organize Your Answers, What Your Summary Code Means, Some Next Steps, and Some Useful Books.

The 198-item Assessment Booklet is written at a 9th-grade reading level. The Self Directed Search Form R Occupations Finder has a list of 1,309 occupations matched to Holland Codes.

Price: $10.00/ Form R Assessment & Finder Printed Version

Self Directed Search Form R Internet Version

With each purchase, the user receives by e-mail an identification number and password to generate a confidential, eight-to-twelve page interpretive report including information about 1,309 occupations matched to Holland Codes. After an individual takes the test and enters the User ID number and assigned password, the customized report is sent directly to the test-taker’s computer, where it can be stored or printed for easy reference.

Price: $10.00/ Form R Internet Version

Self Directed Search Assessment & Finder Form E

The Self Directed Search Assessment Form E and Job Finder is for clients who have limited reading skills. The reading level is 4th to 6th grade levels.-Self Directed Search Assessment & Finder Form E

The Self Directed Search Assessment Form E and Job Finder is for clients who have limited reading skills. The reading level is 4th to 6th grade levels.

Price: $12.00/ Form E Assessment & Finder Printed Version

SDS Assessment and Career Booklet Form Career Explorer

The Self Directed Search Career Explorer (SDS CE) Assessments and Career Booklets are for clients, students, and children who have a reading level of 3rd grade.

Price: $15.00/ Form CE Assessment & Finder Printed Version

SDS Bulk Prices

We also have bulk price sheets -

• Bulk R Assessments and Finders
• Bulk R Assessments only
• Bulk R Finders only
• Bulk E Assessments and Finders
• Bulk E Assessments only
• Bulk E Finders only
• Bulk Career Explorer Assessments & Finders

With each bulk purchase, you receive a free Holland Code Toolkit.