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Career Interest Explorer Assessment for Elementary Students

Step 1: Read each list below and place a check mark beside any of the questions that you answer yes.

___ R ___ S

____ Do you like to work or play outdoors? ____ Do you like to help your friends solve problems?
____ Do you like to build things? ____ Do you like to care for sick people?
____ Would you like to learn how to fix your bike? ____ Do you enjoy having lots of friends in your class?
____ Are you good at figuring out how things work? ____ Do you like to work in a group or a team?

___ A ___ E
____ Do you like to lead others?
____ Do you like music, theatre, or art classes?
____ Do you like to finish projects that you start?
____ Do you like writing stories or poems?
____ Do you like to compete in school or in sports?
____ Can you play a musical instrument?
____ Do you like to pick what your friends play?
____ Do you like to make up games when playing with friends?

___ I ___ C

____ Do you like math and science classes? ____ Do you like to be prepared for school?
____ Do you like to invent new things? ____ Do you like math or computers?
____ Are you good with computers? ____ Do you like to keep track of your money and spending?
____ Do you like working by yourself to solve problems? ____ Do you like to keep your room or desk organized?

Step 2: Count the number of check marks in each section and write the number on the line beside the letter at
the beginning of the section. Circle the letter(s) with the highest number of check marks.

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Step 3: Take a look at the list of careers under your top letters. Mark any that you like.

R = Realistic (hands-on): S = Social (helper):


-You enjoy building things -You like to help your friends
-You enjoy working outdoors -You get along well with others
-You enjoy using tools to help fix things -You like working with people

Realistic Jobs: Social Jobs:


Firefighter Nurse
Chef Teacher
Farmer Counselor
Zookeeper Animal trainer
Police Officer Principal
Mechanic Judge

A = Artistic (creative/inventive): E = Enterprising (inventive/imaginative):


-You like to create new things -You like to lead others
-You like using your imagination -You are energetic and active
-You like to express yourself -You like competition

Artistic Jobs: Enterprising Jobs:


Reporter Coach
Photographer Lawyer
Fashion Designer Hairdresser
Musician Business Owner
Author/Writer Hotel manager
Actor/Actress Tour guide

I = Investigative (thinker/detective): C = Conventional (organizer):


-You like to work on your own -You are organized and like a schedule
-You enjoy using science and math -You like to keep your things neat
-You like to help solve problems -Your friends can rely on you

Investigative Jobs: Conventional Jobs:


Doctor Pilot
Veterinarian Banker
Pharmacist Nurse
Researcher Librarian
Astronomer Security guard
Detective Secretary

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