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C’reer [2]
What’s It Like?
C’reer begins by asking the user to complete a short quiz, which adapts to the user’s unique profile. The first questions ask the user to rank activities in order of favorite to least favorite. Then C’reer asks the user to imagine a hypothetical work scenario and rank corresponding activities in order of preference. Finally, the app asks users to rank how much they enjoy the activity in a photo on a scale of strongly dislike to strongly like.
Price: Free
Grades: 8-12
Rating: 4/5
Pros: Quiz results provide matching career choices and universities that provide corresponding training programs.
Cons: Simplified quizzes might lead to inaccurate or inauthentic results for some students.
Bottom line: For students who are unsure where to begin, this app helps jump-start the college and career application process.