Find a Job You Really Want In
As the job market continues to evolve, so do the opportunities available to students. However, many high schoolers remain unaware of the vast array of career options that exist beyond their immediate environment.
Often, students’ awareness of potential careers is limited to those they encounter through family, friends, and school. This makes career exploration activities essential for empowering students to make informed career choices.
We have created this comprehensive resource to assist educators in guiding students through their career exploration journeys.
Below, you will find valuable career tests, virtual career day videos, and a free worksheet designed to facilitate students’ research into various careers.
Career Aptitude Tests
Career aptitude tests are a fantastic tool for helping students identify their strengths and interests, and how these translate into career opportunities.
By taking an aptitude test, students can uncover a passion for fields such as podiatry or carpentry, among countless other possibilities.
- Truity – Career Test
- CareerExplorer’s Career and Personality Test
Truity’s 15-minute career test evaluates key personality factors to suggest careers that align with students’ strengths. No account or sign-in is required to take Truity’s career test.
Taking around 45 minutes, CareerExplorer’s test is more in-depth. Like Truity, no login is necessary. This test is especially beneficial for upperclassmen as they prepare for future career paths.
Career Videos for Jobs
Inviting guest speakers from the community to share their experiences can be enriching, but coordinating schedules and ensuring a diverse range of speakers can be challenging.
To overcome this, we have compiled a selection of engaging videos featuring professionals from various fields. These videos can inspire students and provide insight into what it’s truly like to work in these careers.
Videos on What It’s Like to Be a…
- Archeologist
- Veterinarian
- Physical Therapist
- Wildlife Biologist
- Army Dentist
- Aerospace Engineer
- Marine Biologist
- Nutritionist
- Architect
- Developer
- Gardener
For a broader selection of videos, visit CareerOneStop’s website. Note that not all videos feature interviews like the highlighted examples.
Activity to Research Potential Careers
Researching potential careers is crucial for students’ future success. To aid in this process, Zippia offers a free worksheet that teachers can use alongside the activities mentioned previously to facilitate students’ career exploration.
Students will use this link to research four different careers, answering questions regarding necessary education, skills, salaries, and job responsibilities.
Here’s a preview of the downloadable worksheet:
You can download the worksheet for classroom use below:
Download Career Research Worksheet
If you think your students may find it challenging to select careers to research, you can provide them with specific career options to explore. This can ensure they are researching across various industries or educational backgrounds.
Additionally, if students have completed a career aptitude test, they can use their results as a foundation for their research activity.
Other Activities and Career Skills
For those who have already covered the above content or wish to dive deeper into job hunting specifics, we have compiled a list of essential job-seeking skills and articles that students need to navigate the job market successfully.
- Best Jobs for High School Students
- How to Write a Resume (with Examples)
- How to Craft a Job-Winning Cover Letter
- 50 Most Common Interview Questions
- How to Secure an Internship
- What to Wear (and What Not to Wear) to a Job Interview
By engaging in these activities and utilizing the provided resources, students can enhance their understanding of career options and develop the skills necessary for success in the modern job market.
Author
Kathy is the head of content at Zippia with a knack for engaging audiences. Prior to joining Zippia, Kathy worked at Gateway Blend growing audiences across diverse brands. She graduated from Troy University with a degree in Social Science Education.
