Career Research Worksheet: Exploring Your Future
This worksheet guides Grade 11 students through a career research process, helping them identify interests, explore career options, and understand educational pathways.
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Career Research Worksheet: Exploring Your Future
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This worksheet will guide you through the process of researching potential careers. Read each section carefully and provide thoughtful responses based on your interests and research. Use reliable sources for information.
1. My top three personal interests are , , and .
2. Two skills I possess that could be valuable in a career are and .
3. One subject in school I truly enjoy is , which might relate to careers in .
4. Which of the following is NOT a reliable source for career information?
Occupational Outlook Handbook (BLS)
Informational interviews with professionals
Personal blogs with no cited sources
University career services websites
5. What is the primary purpose of conducting an informational interview?
To get a job offer immediately
To learn about a career from someone in the field
To practice your resume writing skills
To ask for a letter of recommendation
6. Choose one career that interests you and briefly describe the typical daily tasks involved in that profession.
7. What are the typical educational requirements (e.g., degree, certifications) for this career?
8. Networking is only important once you have secured your first job.
True
False
9. Gaining work experience through internships or part-time jobs can significantly improve your career prospects.
True
False
10. Based on your research, what are two potential challenges you might face in pursuing your chosen career, and how do you plan to address them?