Warm UP: Career Interest Survey *Answer in complete sentences. What type(s) of careers do you think you want to do? Why might you be interested in those chosen careers? What are some alternative careers that you might want to research?

Activity 145: Career Clusters In order to select a career you’ll be happy with, you should have some knowledge of the many jobs available. The US Department of Labor has outlined 16 Career Clusters that, “Encompass virtually all occupations from entry through professional levels.” These organized Career Clusters are found on the Occupational Information Network called, O*NET Online.

Activity 146 Which two groups are the most appealing to you? Write them in the two blanks.

Career Clusters Getting an appropriate education and training is needed to be competent and competitive in your chosen career. Preparing for a career that doesn’t match your goals and personality is very costly.

Activity 145: Career Clusters Jobs in each category have certain things in common. By investigating the groups that appeal to you most, you may come up with quite a number of possible careers. Go through the clusters, check the box in your workbook next to those that interest you.

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Jobs include: Agricultural Inspectors Animal Breeders Commercial Fishers Construction and Well Drillers Fish and Game Wardens Gas and Oil Drillers Logging workers Mining Engineers Park Naturalists Zoologists Jobs include: Forestry Aid Nursery Worker Veterinarian Crop Inspector Planning Technician Animal Health Technician Gardener/Grounds Keeper

Architecture and Construction Jobs include: Architects. Carpenters Crane and Tower Operators Construction Managers Electricians Meter Readers Painters Structural Metal Workers Surveyors

Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Jobs include: Actors Animators Camera Operators Dancers Film Editors Graphic Artists Interior Designers Musicians News Reporters Photographers Writers and Authors Jobs include: Prop Maker Choreographer Publisher Voice-over Artist Photojournalist Music Director/Conductor Special Effects Coordinator

Business, Management, and Administration Jobs include: Accountants Budget Analysts Business Executives Human Resource Managers Office Managers Public Relations Specialists Receptionists Supply Chain Managers Tax Preparers Banking and Related Services

Education and Training Jobs include: Teachers & Professors Coaches and Scouts Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors Librarians Principals Public Health Educators School Counselors Teacher Assistants Tutors Jobs include: Tutor Child Psychologist Language Speech Therapist Parent Educator Head Start Teacher Preschool Teacher Adoption Counselor

Finance Jobs include: Bank Tellers Bill and Account Collectors Brokerage Clerks Credit Checkers and Authorizers Economists Financial Analysts Financial Counselors Insurance Underwriters

Government and Public Administration Jobs include: Command and Control Center Officers Court Clerks Detectives and Criminal Investigators Infantry Officers Legislators Postal Service Mail Carriers Radar and Sonar Technicians Tax Examiners Regional Planners

Health Science Jobs include: Biotechnology Research and Development Anesthesiologists Athletic Trainers Biomedical Engineers Chiropractors Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) Massage Therapists Registered Nurses (RN) Speech Pathologist Surgeons Veterinarians Jobs include: Biotechnology Research and Development Diagnostic Services Health Informatics Therapeutic Services

Hospitality and Tourism Jobs Include: Baggage Porters and Bellhops Bartenders Casino Gaming Workers Chefs Hotel Desk Clerks Janitors and Housekeepers Restaurant Hosts and Hostesses Tour Guides Travel Agents Umpires and Referee’s Jobs include: Food Science Dietetics and Nutrition Food Service Hospitality Tourism Recreation

Human Services Jobs include: Child Care Workers Clergy Funeral Directors Hairstylists & Cosmetologists Mental Health Counselors Personal and Home Care Aides Physical Therapists Social Workers Tailors Jobs include: Fashion, Design, Manufacturing and Merchandising Interior Design, Furnishings, and Maintenance

Information Technology Jobs include: Computer Engineers Computer Programmers Data Communications Analysts Information Technology Project Managers Network and Computer Systems Administrators Video Game Designers Web Developers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Jobs include: Animal Control Workers Bailiffs Correctional Officers Crossing Guards Dispatchers Firefighters Judges & Lawyers Paralegals Life Guards Ski Patroller Sheriff

Manufacturing Jobs include: Appliance Installers and Repairers Graphic Arts Technology Machine and Forming Technologies Purchasing Agents Electric Motor Repairers Forklift Operators Jewelers Machinists Welders Woodworking Machine Operators

Marketing, Sales, and Service Advertising Managers Cashiers Customer Service Representatives Floral Designers Marketing Research Analysts Models Online Merchants Rea Estate Agents & Brokers Sales Representatives Wholesale and Retail Buyers

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Jobs include: Aerospace Engineers Anthropologists Archaeologists Biologist Chemist Civil Engineers Hydrologist Mechanical Engineers Statisticians Jobs include: Solar Installer Cell Scientist Energy analyst Heating and Air Conditioning Installer Tower Technician AVAC Technician Engineer Environmental Engineer Sewer Worker Underground Inspector

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Jobs include: Air Traffic Controllers Airline Pilots Ambulance Drivers Automotive Mechanics Crane Operators Deckhands Locomotive Engineers Taxi Drivers Truck Drivers Jobs include: Aerospace Transportation Collision Repair and Refinishing Vehicle Maintenance, Service, and Repair

Activity 147: Bring in Your Identity Turn back to your personal profile bulls eye and review your values and passions. Review the list of careers noted on pages 145-146. List six careers that compliment your values and passions. Look at your strengths and skills. Do you see any careers within your chosen interest group(s) that also seem to fit with these aspects of your personality? List six other possible careers at the bottom of the page.

Activity 150: Career Interest Survey Objective: To locate, analyze, and apply career information using print and online resources. They’ll also gather preliminary education and training information specific to their chosen careers.