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!