Career Interest Inventory

Lesson Plan - Get It!

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• Do you know what you want to be when you enter the workforce?
• Why do you think it's important to start exploring careers now?

It's alright if you haven't started thinking about your future, but you should start thinking about it and planning now! This lesson will help you get started.

Every student should have a college or career plan in high school.

You need to prepare before you enter the workforce. Planning can take a long time, even years!

Once you determine what type of career you want to pursue, decide if that career requires college, technical school, or a certificate.

• What is a career?

A career is an individual's story of a continuous learning and development process, positions held, degrees earned, and accomplishments achieved over one's lifetime.

• What is an interest?

An interest is something you enjoy doing.

To find a fulfilling career, you must first know your interests. Reflect on some things that you enjoy doing. They could be related to school, work, hobbies, sports, clubs, religious activities, or volunteer work.

• What are values?

Values are important to you in your personal life and work environment.

Some people value a high income, while others value shorter work days or working with and helping others. Think about what you will value about your career.

In the Got It? section, you will discover more about your interests as they pertain to your career choice.

Often, our interests correlate with our personality type. Learn more about Holland's Six Personality Types.

• Which type seems to fit your personality?

Continue to the Got It? section to narrow your career choices.