About the Inventory

Author: John J. Liptak, EdD
© 2025

With this best-selling, easy-to-use inventory, individuals with little or no work experience can identify their job options and make their career transitions more effective and rewarding.

Individuals will review a list of 96 non-work activities and rate how much they like each one. Simple self-scoring allows them to connect their answers to the 16 career clusters, which then lead to a list of related jobs, self-employment options, and paths for education and training.

New This Edition
In its fourth edition, Transitioning to Work Inventory stays up-to-date with today’s workforce. You’ll find:

• Additional resources for exploring occupations
• Recognition of the gig economy and new career pathways
• SMART goals to assist with more focused transition strategies
• And more!

Key Features

• Helps individuals weigh the pros and cons of jobs that interest them.
• Gives individuals opportunities to create a career plan that outlines educational and occupational goals and how to overcome barriers to these goals.
• Works well with a variety of populations, including:
  • Job seekers and career changers
  • People returning to the workforce
  • Clients in rehabilitation-to-work programs
  • People with little or no work experience
  • Students in school-to-work programs
  • Clients in welfare-to-work programs
  • People transitioning from military to civilian careers
  • Returning citizens
• Includes self-employment options.
• Can be given to groups or individuals.
• Includes free Instructor Resources.