Job Exploration Worksheet
Explore different career paths, understand necessary skills, and reflect on personal interests for future job success.
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Job Exploration Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers. This worksheet will help you think about different career paths and your own interests and skills.
1. Which of the following is NOT a common factor to consider when choosing a career?
Personal interests
Required education/training
Salary expectations
The color of the uniform
2. A job that involves helping people, like a doctor or teacher, is often called a profession.
3. The skills you learn in school, such as reading, writing, and math, are often referred to as skills.
4. It is important to only consider careers that your friends are interested in.
True
False
5. Name two skills you possess that you think would be valuable in a future job.
6. Describe one career you find interesting and explain why.
Match the career with a primary skill needed.
7. Artist
a. Problem-solving
8. Engineer
b. Creativity
9. Teacher
c. Communication
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. An is a temporary position that allows you to gain experience in a particular field.
11. Your natural ability to do something is called your .
12. Imagine you are interviewing for your dream job. What are three questions you would ask the interviewer about the job or company?