- Product or Service:
- Art, Music, and Literature.
- Sample Occupations:
- Actor
- Journalist
- Audio Technician
- Graphic Designer
Business & Management - Product or Service:
- Accounting and Management.
- Sample Occupations:
- Administrator
- Financial Analyst
- Entrepreneur
- Accountant
Health & Medical Services - Product or Service:
- Sample Occupations:
- Pediatrician
- Medical Assistant
- Hospital Administrator
- Physical Therapist
Human Services - Product or Service:
- Sample Occupations:
- Social Worker
- Psychologist
- Teacher
- Child Care Worker
- Employment Specialist
Engineering & Industrial Systems - Product or Service:
- Sample Occupations:
- Chemical Engineer
- Biologist
- Mathematician
- Electrical Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Product or Service:
- Sample Occupations:
- Environmental Engineer
- Food Scientist
- Animal Scientist
- Biochemist
- Agriculture Teacher
Career Info to Explore - Educational Requirements
- Earnings
- Fringe Benefits
- Nature of Work
- Work Conditions
- Job Outlook
- Location
You’re the Expert - Your best friend Jon is beginning to think about his future career plans. He enjoys working with people, is great at giving directions, and has always done well in math.
- Discuss how you would describe the career exploration process to him. What career field would you suggest he explore further and why?
Applying What You Know - Make a list of all of your interests and skills. Then have a friend or family member make a list of what they see as your skills as well as a description of your personality. Compare the two lists and write a one-page summary of the results. Include the career cluster(s) you think best match your interests and skills.
- Interview three people in different careers. Pick from three different career clusters if possible. Write a 1-2 page paper describing what new things you learned, what parts of the career you think you might like and dislike, and whether or not you are still interested in the career after speaking with the individual.
- Create a poster showing your skills, interests, and personality type. Include pictures and descriptions of careers you are interested in, as well as a brief description of each.
- Pick one of the following assignments to be completed outside of class.
- What is the first step in career exploration?
- self-assessment
- writing resumes
- applying for a job
- internships
- A __________ is a group of occupations that have certain things in common.
- Job Bank
- Career Cluster
- Mentoring
- Occupation Cluster
- Choose the best answer to the following questions:
Career Exploration Quiz - Which career cluster focuses on art, music, and literature?
- Human Services
- Business Management
- Art and Communications
- Natural Resources
- ______is a great way to learn about jobs.
- networking
- job shadowing
- searching the Internet
- all of the above
Career Exploration Quiz - Which one of the following interest areas demonstrates leadership skills, is good at persuading people, and values politics?
- Conventional
- Realistic
- Enterprising
- Artistic
Exploring the Web - Here are some suggested sites you and your class may want to investigate for more information on career exploration.
- http://www.myfuture.com/
- A web site geared for teens making career and education decisions.
- http://www.militarycareers.com/
- Military Career Guide Online
- http://www.students.gov/index2.html
- Information for students on jobs and education options.
- http://www.afterschool.gov/tncareer.html
- Information and links to other career sites
- http://www.acinet.org/acinet/
- http://www.iseek.org
- Teachers: Please note that web sites are constantly changing and being updated. You may need to revise this list.
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