Grade 8 Career Preparation Worksheet
This worksheet helps 8th-grade students explore career interests, identify necessary skills, and understand the importance of education and communication in career planning.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you think about your future career.
1. It's too early to start thinking about careers in 8th grade.
True
False
2. Good communication skills are only important for careers that involve talking to people a lot.
True
False
1. A is a job or profession that someone does for a long period of their life.
2. To explore different careers, you might consider doing an informational with someone in a field that interests you.
3. Your skills include punctuality, teamwork, and problem-solving.
1. Which of the following is NOT a common transferable skill valuable in many different careers?
Critical thinking
Playing video games
Communication
Problem-solving
2. What is the primary purpose of a resume?
To list your favorite hobbies
To provide a summary of your skills and experience to potential employers
To tell a funny story
To describe your ideal vacation
1. Name two ways you can start exploring different career paths while you are still in middle school.
2. Why is it important to consider your interests and strengths when thinking about future careers?
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. involves observing someone at their workplace to learn about their daily tasks.
2. Building connections with people in your field of interest is called .
3. The more you have, the more opportunities you will have in your career.
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