Career Portfolio Worksheet

Career Portfolio Worksheet

Your Name: _____________________________ Date:________ Period: ______

Please write the answers on your paper or download and save in a word document.

Resources:

http://www.bls.gov/k12/content/students/careers/career-exploration.htm

http://studentcenter.ja.org/Careers/Research/Pages/default.aspx

https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action (interactive)

http://www.schoolfinder.com/careers/3step1.asp (short quiz to help you decide on a career choice)

http://myfuture.com/careers

1. The three careers you researched using one of the resources:

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2. The single career that best suits your interest and aptitude:

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3. Summarize the job tasks for this career in one or two sentences:

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4. What type of organization hires people for this career?

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5. What kind of salary could you expect in this job?

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6. How much is this job area expected to grow in the next few years?

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7. What kind of education or training should you have to go into this profession?

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8. Are there any other licenses or certifications you will need to work in this field?

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9. Is there a website or a trade or professional organization where you could get more information? List those resources here:

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10. What courses should you take in high school to get ready for this career?

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11. What volunteer opportunities or hobbies could you do that might help you be successful in this career?

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12. Think about what interests you about this career. Write 1-2 paragraphs explaining why you feel that your interests are suited to a career in this field.

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13. What skills and aptitudes do you have that you feel would help you succeed in this career? Write 1-2 paragraphs explaining how your skills are suited to a career in this area.

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