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 |