Career Exploration Workbook Help your student discover their career path by identifying their strengths and interests to explore potential careers. This activity pack is designed to guide students through self-discovery to career choices, emphasizing critical thinking, self-assessment, and research skills.
Self-Assessment
Directions: Reflect on activities where you feel confident and successful. Use the chart below to list your strengths and give examples of where you've demonstrated them.
Strengths
Example of When You Demonstrated This Strength
Problem-Solving
Ex: Successfully led a group project in science class to build a model ecosystem
Communication
Creativity
Leadership
Teamwork
Other
Interest Inventory
Interest & Hobbies Creative Writing
Robotics
Environmental Science
Music (playing an instrument/singing)
Sports (Specify: e.g., Basketball)
Graphic Design
Theater & Drama
Coding & Software development
History & Archeology
Directions: Check off activities, subjects, and hobbies that seem most interesting to you from the list below. Then, write down what excites you about those hobbies.
Why I’m Interested Ex: I love telling stories and expressing my ideas.
Culinary Arts
Astronomy
Volunteer Work (Specify Area)
Photography
Entrepreneurship
Languages & Cultures
Environmental Activism
Politics
Other (Specify)
Investigating Careers
Directions: Use the template to research careers that align with your strengths and interests. Include job description, skills needed, educational paths, and more.
Career Field
Description of Job
Skills Needed
Educational Path
Why It Interests Me
Ex: Environmental Scientist
Researches and finds solutions for environmental problems.
Analytical thinking, problem-solving, fieldwork expertise.
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field.
Passion for nature and sustainable living.
Ex: Pediatric Nurse
Provides medical care and support to children.
Empathy, patience, medical knowledge, and communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; specialized training in pediatrics.
Desire to help children and make a difference in healthcare.
Ex: Graphic Designer
Creates visual content for various media.
Creativity, software proficiency, communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communication.
Love for art and design; interest in digital media.
Designs and develops computer programs and applications.
Coding, logical thinking, teamwork, attention to detail.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
Enjoy creating and problem-solving with technology.
Ex: Software Developer
Investigating Careers
Career Field
Directions: Use the template to research careers that align with your strengths and interests. Include job description, skills needed, educational paths, and more.
Description of Job
Skills Needed
Educational Path
Why It Interests Me