Your first step is to go to guidance office at your child's school. The guidance or college counseling officer at the school usually have a lot very useful information about aptitude testings and career development. They also might suggest your child to take some professional tests as well. 2.There are some available tools for student major choice or career development. The following is what Rutgers University uses for their students in terms of careers and majors
•Myers-Briggs Type Indicator This personality instrument is based on psychological types and temperaments. It provides information about your personality style and the way that you interact with other people. This information is used to help you understand the relationship between personality and careers.
•Self-Directed Search The Self-Directed Search is a self-scored inventory that can be used to explore and identify academic and career options based upon interests and skills.