Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some frequently asked questions about the blog and about the clinic.  If you have other questions or would like more detail, please feel free to send an email or give us a call.

About the Blog
What is the purpose of the blog?
The purpose of this blog is to give some extra detail or explanation to current events, psychological research, and tools used in the career counseling community today.
 
Who runs the blog?
During the 2014-2015 academic year, the blog will be run by our undergraduate intern, Rima Ali.  She is currently a senior psychology major here at the University of Minnesota. 
 
How often are new posts published?
She will try to put out a new article every other week.
 
Can I suggest a topic?
Absolutely! If there's a topic you'd like our intern to write about, please send an email to ccac@umn.edu with "Blog Topic" in the subject line.
 
I'd like to learn more about a topic that's been posted. How can I do that?
There are a few ways to go about finding more information related to the articles that are posted.  In addition to utilizing Google, feel free to send us an email at ccac@umn.edu and we'll do our best to answer your question or give you more information. 

About the Clinic

What does the Career Counseling and Assessment Clinic do?

We use a variety of assessments to help clients explore areas of personality, interests, abilities/aptitudes and work values in order to help assess the fit of general job areas and/or educational paths that work for you.

I’m looking for job placement as well.  Is this something you offer?

We are not a placement service, and we won’t tell you about specific jobs or educational programs.  However, we can offer you some referrals which may offer placement services.

What can I expect from the service?

Our service consists of five sessions and one meeting to take the assessments.  The services generally take place over a period of six weeks. The first session is known as an intake session, and is generally 50 to 60 minutes long.  During this meeting the counselor and you meet, discuss goals, and you get a better idea of what the process will look like.  During the second meeting, you take all of the assessments and that lasts approximately 3-4 hours.  Following that, there are three interpretation sessions in which you and the counselor discuss the results of the test.  The last session is known as an integration session in which all of the information comes together into a bigger picture.

How much does the service cost?

The total cost of the services is $600 with $60 due at the time of the intake session.  If you are a University of Minnesota alumni who belongs to the Alumni Association, a 15% discount is given for a total of $510.

If I go through the intake, and I don’t like it, can I stop?

Yes, you can.  If you meet with a counselor for the initial intake session and decide that the services aren’t for you, you only owe the $60.

Can I schedule additional sessions?

Yes, additional sessions can be schedules for additional cost.

What assessments are used?

The California Psychological Inventory, the Strong Interest Inventory, the Minnesota Ability Test Battery, and the Minnesota Importance Questionnaire are used in our services.

How long do the assessments take to get back?

The assessments take approximately two weeks to get back.

How soon can I schedule an appointment?
Currently we have a waitlist, but we'd be happy to put you on the waitlist to help get you started.  For more details, please contact us.

I'm looking for help with my resume/interview skills/internet skills/placement services etc. Can you help?
We don't offer services related to resume building or placement, but we can refer to resources in the area that may be able to help.    

How can I get started with the Career Counseling and Assessment Clinic?

In order to get started with the process, please give us a call at 612-625-1519.  Since we're a non-profit clinic, there's not always someone available to answer the phone.  If you get the answering machine, please leave your name, number, and availability times to speak.