1. 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?

2. 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.

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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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
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.

23. 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.