HEALTHCARE CAREER INVENTORY
For each question, answer with the following numbers on the EXCEL answer sheet. 2 = Very true for me 1 = Mostly true for me 0 = Does not describe me
Question #1 I like to work with animals, tools or machines.
Question #2 I like to study and solve math or science problems.
Question #3 I like to do creative activities like art, drama, crafts, dance, music, or creative writing.
Question #4 I like to do things where I can help people: like teaching, applying first aid, or giving information.
Question #5 I like persuade people, and can usually get them to agree with me.
Question #6 I keep accurate records-- like an organized planner or school binder.
Question #7 Compared to others my age, I have good skills working with tools, machines or animals.
Question #8 I enjoy and learn from science lab experiments.
Question #9 Compared to others my age, I have good artistic abilities— creative writing, drama, crafts, music, or art.
Question #10 Compared to others my age, I am good at teaching others, giving advice to people, or giving information.
Question #11 Compared to others my age, I am good at leading a group.
Question #12 I like to create graphs or charts from numbers or statistics.
Question #13 I am athletic, play a sport, and like to be physically active.
Question #14 I enjoy crossword puzzles and board games.
Question #15 I value the creative arts—like drama, music, art or the works of creative writers.
Question #16 I express myself clearly and am usually the one to lead a group discussion.
Question #17 I would like to start my own business and meet important people.
Question #18 Design computer games and programs.
Question #19 Operate heavy machinery like tractors, excavators, snowcats, cranes or forklifts.
Question #20 I enjoy playing a strategic game like chess.
Question #21 I am artistic, imaginative, or original.
Question #22 I like to do volunteer work and service projects.
Question #23 I would enjoy running for class officer.
Question #24 My hobbies include writing family history and in journals.
Question #25 I love nature and like to work outdoors.
Question #26 I am interested in working to preserve endangered species.
Question #27 I like to work on crafts or take photographs.
Question #28 I would like to help solve social problems like homelessness or addiction in my community.
Question #29 I enjoy following the value of my money in savings and banking accounts.
Question #30 I would like to work after school to save money.
Question #31 I would like to set up the sound system for a dance or concert.
Question #32 I am precise, scientific, and intellectual. I enjoy thinking through solutions to problems.
Question #33 I can play a musical instrument and enjoy performing in front of people.
Question #34 People consider me helpful, friendly, and trustworthy.
Question #35 I am energetic, self- confident and ambitious.
Question #36 I am orderly and like to work within a system that has clear rules and procedures.
For the next set of questions, look at the occupation given. For each occupation: 2 = definitely interesting 1 = might be interesting 0 = doesn’t sound interesting
Question #37 Engineer or an Equipment Designer
Question #38 Anesthesiologist (a doctor that keeps people safely asleep while surgery is performed)
Question #39 Architect (designs buildings)
Question #40 Emergency Medical Technician
Question #41 Food Services Manager
Question #42 Computer Operator
Question #43 Firefighter
Question #44 Dentist
Question #45 Photographer
Question #46 Psychologist
Question #47 Office Manager
Question #48 Police Dispatcher
Question #49 Dental Assistant
Question #50 Physician / Doctor
Question #51 Illustrator (creates drawings or graphics for books, magazines, or posters)
Question #52 Nurse or Nurse’s Aide
Question #53 Translator or Interpreter
Question #54 Administrative Assistant
Now look to your EXCEL answer sheet. Answer the questions you see on the bottom half of the answer sheet!