1. HEALTHCARE CAREER INVENTORY

2. 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

3. Question #1 I like to work with animals, tools or machines.

4. Question #2 I like to study and solve math or science problems.

5. Question #3 I like to do creative activities like art, drama, crafts, dance, music, or creative writing.

6. Question #4 I like to do things where I can help people: like teaching, applying first aid, or giving information.

7. Question #5 I like persuade people, and can usually get them to agree with me.

8. Question #6 I keep accurate records-- like an organized planner or school binder.

9. Question #7 Compared to others my age, I have good skills working with tools, machines or animals.

10. Question #8 I enjoy and learn from science lab experiments.

11. Question #9 Compared to others my age, I have good artistic abilities— creative writing, drama, crafts, music, or art.

12. Question #10 Compared to others my age, I am good at teaching others, giving advice to people, or giving information.

13. Question #11 Compared to others my age, I am good at leading a group.

14. Question #12 I like to create graphs or charts from numbers or statistics.

15. Question #13 I am athletic, play a sport, and like to be physically active.

16. Question #14 I enjoy crossword puzzles and board games.

17. Question #15 I value the creative arts—like drama, music, art or the works of creative writers.

18. Question #16 I express myself clearly and am usually the one to lead a group discussion.

19. Question #17 I would like to start my own business and meet important people.

20. Question #18 Design computer games and programs.

21. Question #19 Operate heavy machinery like tractors, excavators, snowcats, cranes or forklifts.

22. Question #20 I enjoy playing a strategic game like chess.

23. Question #21 I am artistic, imaginative, or original.

24. Question #22 I like to do volunteer work and service projects.

25. Question #23 I would enjoy running for class officer.

26. Question #24 My hobbies include writing family history and in journals.

27. Question #25 I love nature and like to work outdoors.

28. Question #26 I am interested in working to preserve endangered species.

29. Question #27 I like to work on crafts or take photographs.

30. Question #28 I would like to help solve social problems like homelessness or addiction in my community.

31. Question #29 I enjoy following the value of my money in savings and banking accounts.

32. Question #30 I would like to work after school to save money.

33. Question #31 I would like to set up the sound system for a dance or concert.

34. Question #32 I am precise, scientific, and intellectual. I enjoy thinking through solutions to problems.

35. Question #33 I can play a musical instrument and enjoy performing in front of people.

36. Question #34 People consider me helpful, friendly, and trustworthy.

37. Question #35 I am energetic, self- confident and ambitious.

38. Question #36 I am orderly and like to work within a system that has clear rules and procedures.

39. 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

40. Question #37 Engineer or an Equipment Designer

41. Question #38 Anesthesiologist (a doctor that keeps people safely asleep while surgery is performed)

42. Question #39 Architect (designs buildings)

43. Question #40 Emergency Medical Technician

44. Question #41 Food Services Manager

45. Question #42 Computer Operator

46. Question #43 Firefighter

47. Question #44 Dentist

48. Question #45 Photographer

49. Question #46 Psychologist

50. Question #47 Office Manager

51. Question #48 Police Dispatcher

52. Question #49 Dental Assistant

53. Question #50 Physician / Doctor

54. Question #51 Illustrator (creates drawings or graphics for books, magazines, or posters)

55. Question #52 Nurse or Nurse’s Aide

56. Question #53 Translator or Interpreter

57. Question #54 Administrative Assistant

58. Now look to your EXCEL answer sheet. Answer the questions you see on the bottom half of the answer sheet!