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Career Exploration Guide for Parents & Students

Questions for Career Exploration

Parents and students can use the following questions and prompts when exploring career interests.

  • What have you always wanted to learn more about?
  • What are you doing when you are happiest?
  • Would you rather work or play inside or outside?
  • Do you prefer to work alone, with a small group, or a large group?
  • What school subjects are your favorites?
  • What are your hobbies now? What kind of hobbies would you like as an adult?
  • How important is money to you?
  • Would you rather work with people or things?
  • What are your strengths? 
  • What are one or two things that make you stand out?
  • What kinds of things are difficult for you?
  • What extra-curricular activities or clubs would you like to join in high school?
  • Are you more of a thinker or a doer?

Do any of these areas interest you and would you like to know more about them?

Architecture & Engineering Healthcare
Art & Design Installation, Maintenance & Repair
Music Legal Issues & Law Enforcement
Business & Financial Life, Chemical, or Physical Science
Building & Grounds Maintenance Management
Community & Social Services Math
Computer Technology Media & Communications
Construction Military
Education or Library Office Support
Entertainment Personal Care & Service
Sports Production & Manufacturing
Farming, Fishing & Forestry Sales
Food Preparation & Serving Transportation & Shipping