Career Adaptability Assessment (CAAS)CAAS
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A 24-item measure of the psychosocial resources people draw on when managing career transitions, developmental tasks and work traumas. Four scales — Concern, Control, Curiosity and Confidence — map the adapting cycle from anticipating the future to believing you can shape it. Your scores are placed against the international combined sample from the 13-country validation study.
A 24-item profile of four career adaptability resources, validated across 13 countries.
- See which of the four adaptability resources you rely on most and which ones could use strengthening. The profile tells you whether you tend to look ahead (Concern), take ownership (Control), explore options (Curiosity) or trust your capacity (Confidence) — and where the gaps sit.
No signup required to start. The Partial Report is free at the end. The Complete costs $50.54, if and when you want it.
What this test measures
Concern
Control
Curiosity
Confidence
Discover where you stand on each dimension.
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From first click to report.
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Answer the questions
Likert 5-point (Not strong to Strongest). Visible progress bar. You can pause and resume from any device after identifying yourself.
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Immediate and free. A text summary of each dimension, with indication of high, medium, or low.
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| Inter-dimensional chart with accessible data table | — | ✓ |
| Applied recommendations: career, relationships, self-care | — | ✓ |
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- ✓Everything in the Partial, expanded to 3–5 paragraphs per dimension
- ✓Percentile per dimension, compared to reference norms
- ✓Applied recommendations: career, relationships, self-care
- ✓Certificate with public verification and PDF download
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- ✓Raw score for each dimension
- ✓One-paragraph overview reading
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What you receive.
Radar chart with percentiles. Illustrative example.
Executive Summary
"You present a profile marked by high intellectual curiosity and above-average conscientiousness, with moderate extraversion and balanced emotional reactivity. This combination suggests someone who seeks novelty in a disciplined way."
Illustrative example.
Scale analysis
The Complete Report details the practical meaning of each score in 3 to 5 paragraphs, personalized by your combined profile. It is not a generic text by range; the analysis crosses all dimensions to generate specific observations about you.
Applied recommendations
Practical recommendations by area (career, relationships, studies, self-care), based on your combined profile. Certificate with verifiable QR and PDF download.
Why trust this instrument.
The Career Adapt-Abilities Scale (Savickas & Porfeli, 2012) measures four psychosocial resources for managing career transitions: Concern (looking ahead), Control (taking responsibility), Curiosity (exploring options) and Confidence (believing in your capacity). Twenty-four items, six per resource, rated on a five-point strength scale. Internal consistency alphas range from .74 to .92 across the 13-country international validation (N = 3,223). Scores are reported as means per resource and compared against the combined international sample.
- Authors:
- Savickas & Porfeli
- Year:
- 2012
- Savickas, M. L. & Porfeli, E. J. (2012). Career Adapt-Abilities Scale: Construction, reliability, and measurement equivalence across 13 countries. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 80(3), 661-673.
The theory behind this test.
Career Construction Theory
Framework that treats career development as a process of constructing meaning through vocational tasks, transitions and traumas. It identifies four psychosocial resources — concern, control, curiosity and confidence — that people use to manage their career trajectories, and operationalises them as career adaptability.
Learn more about this theory →Target Audience
Adults and adolescents (16+) navigating career transitions or planning
Recommended ages: 16+
Questions the report answers.
Do you think about your professional future?
High scorers actively plan ahead and feel oriented toward the future. Low scorers may feel indifferent or stuck about what comes next in their career.
Do you feel in charge of your career?
High scorers take responsibility for their career decisions and feel they can influence outcomes. Low scorers may feel that external forces determine their path.
Do you explore career possibilities?
High scorers actively investigate options and seek new experiences. Low scorers may stay within familiar territory and avoid exploring alternatives.
Do you believe you can achieve your career goals?
High scorers trust their ability to overcome obstacles and pursue aspirations. Low scorers may doubt themselves when facing career challenges.
Who benefits most.
Career changers
People considering or in the middle of a career transition who want to understand their readiness for change.
University students
Students approaching graduation who want insight into how prepared they are to enter or navigate the job market.
Career coaches
Coaches and counselors who want a validated tool to assess client adaptability and guide development conversations.
Frequently asked questions
What does this test measure?
It measures four career adaptability resources: Concern (thinking about your future), Control (taking responsibility for it), Curiosity (exploring possibilities) and Confidence (believing you can pursue your goals). Together they describe how ready you are to handle career transitions.
How long does it take?
Most people finish the 24 items in about 5–8 minutes.
Is this test scientifically validated?
Yes. The CAAS was developed and validated across 13 countries simultaneously. Internal consistency ranges from .74 to .92 and the four-factor structure holds across cultures.
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No signup, no time limit. The Partial is free at the end.
The Complete costs $50.54, if and when you want it.
This test is a self-knowledge tool for informational purposes. It does not constitute a psychological or clinical diagnosis and does not replace evaluation by a qualified professional. The report indicates the AI model used in text generation.
The CAAS International Form 2.0 is freely available for research and practice via Vocopher. Items are used as published.