About Personality Science
Personality Science provides one-on-one, evidence-based career guidance for individuals.
Using a tailored battery of validated assessments, I interpret personality, interests, and
vocational values, then deliver a clear, personalized report plus a focused consultation that yields practical next steps. If you're seeking career clarity, this process is designed for you.
M.S. Adult Education (Indiana University);
B.A. Communication, Purdue University (Phi Beta Kappa) B.S.N., Marian University (Summa Cum Laude) Keirsey Certified Certified Myers-Briggs practitioner |
I'm Erin DeBrota, the founder of Personality Science.
Since 2007, I have been working one-on-one with clients to help clarify their best career direction. I have a Master of Science in Adult Education with an emphasis in neuropsychology, and combine psychometric methods with deep experience in individualized advising. My approach emphasizes clarity, respect for privacy, and direct, practical recommendations: I administer a comprehensive assessment battery, synthesize the results into a useful, informative report, and meet with you to translate findings into realistic career and training options. I use a whole-person process, as I recognize the importance of integrating your many unique characteristics. My process is exclusively one-on-one and focused on individuals. I meet with clients remotely (video consultations), and send written reports by mail for clients in the United States. |
Questions I'm often asked
How do you differ from a career coach or career counselor?As a career strategist, I leverage assessments and self-report data to provide career guidance and direction. Every analysis is objective and data-driven, designed for a single, in-depth consultation, focused on delivering clear, actionable guidance. Career coaches and counselors frequently meet with clients in multiple sessions and focus on outcomes such as skills development, therapeutic exploration, and job-search support.
Do you perform intelligence, aptitude, or skills testing?I do not administer IQ, aptitude, or skills tests. Instead, I consider indicators of past perormance such as GPA, degrees, or standardized test scores. My focus is not on quantifying intelligence, but on helping clients identify career paths that align with their demonstrated personality characteristics, interests, and values.
Do you help high school students determine what universities to apply to?I often find that school choice is influenced significantly by considerations such as where it is located, what it costs to attend, where family members attended, or where friends plan to attend. I typically focus on what to study rather than where.
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How do you determine which assessments to use?Our choices have been influenced by years of experience and by continuous study of alternatives. I favor assessments with extensive and/or recent validation available. We have developed some assessments specifically for our own use.
Is Personality Science related to Fadely & DeBrota Associates?Personality Science began serving clients in 2007, and has always been a separate business. I am the daughter-in-law of Glenna DeBrota.
Do you use the same assessments as Jack Fadely or Glenna DeBrota did when they were in practice?My assessment battery is more extensive and significantly different than what they used. I do assess some of the same things they did, such as personaltiy factors. My overall approach is also different, as it involves careful integration from multiple assessments prior to meeting with a client.
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