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Career Exploration Worksheet

A Grade 6 social studies worksheet to help students explore different careers, research job requirements, and understand the importance of education and skills.

Grade 6 Social studies Social SkillsCareer Research
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.7CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1

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Career Exploration Worksheet

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Explore different careers and learn about what it takes to succeed in them. Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.

1. Which of these areas interests you the most for a future career?

a

Helping people (e.g., doctor, teacher)

b

Working with technology (e.g., programmer, engineer)

c

Being creative (e.g., artist, writer)

d

Working outdoors (e.g., park ranger, farmer)

2. If you could have any job in the world, what would it be and why?

3. To become a teacher, you typically need to earn a   degree from a college or university. This usually takes about   years.

4. A doctor needs strong   skills and a good understanding of the   body.

5. All careers require a four-year college degree.

T

True

F

False

6. Volunteering can help you learn new skills and explore potential career interests.

T

True

F

False

Match each career on the left with a primary skill needed for that job on the right.

7. Chef

 

a. Creativity

8. Accountant

 

b. Attention to detail

9. Salesperson

 

c. Communication

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

resume
internship
skills
education

10. Your   includes all the schools you have attended and degrees you have earned.

11. A   is a short document that highlights your experience and qualifications for a job.