Career Exploration Worksheet
A Grade 7 social studies worksheet to help students explore different careers, understand necessary skills, and plan for their future.
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Career Exploration Worksheet
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This worksheet will help you explore different career paths and understand what it takes to pursue them. Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers.
1. A person's natural abilities or talents are called their .
2. The training and education needed for a specific job is often referred to as .
3. The money a person earns for their work is called their .
4. A short summary of your education, skills, and work experience is known as a .
5. Which of the following is NOT a good way to research a career?
Interviewing someone in that career
Reading books and articles about the job
Only considering careers your friends choose
Shadowing someone at their workplace
6. Which of these is an example of a 'soft skill' important for many careers?
Coding in Python
Playing the piano
Teamwork and communication
Advanced calculus
7. Name two careers that require a college degree and two careers that do not.
8. Why is it important to research careers that align with your interests and strengths?
9. All careers require the exact same set of skills.
True
False
10. Volunteering or internships can be a good way to gain experience in a career field.
True
False
11. Choose one career that interests you. Describe what that career involves, what skills are needed, and what education or training might be required.