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Self-Evaluation Worksheet

Directions: Think about and mark the things that you like, are skilled in and that are important to you. These are things you want to consider when selecting an occupation.

Interests (I really like these things.)

Language arts: * ___ writing stories * ___ writing reports * ___ reading Math: * ___ solving problems * ___ making graphs * ___ working on the computer * ___ designing a machine * ___ doing puzzles * ___ reasoning and logic * ___ paying attention to patterns and details Science: * ___ solving mysteries * ___ learning about the Earth * ___ learning about weather * ___ learning about animals, plants and humans * ___ learning about space * ___ learning about forces and energy * ___ learning about how machines work Social studies: * ___ leading and persuading people * ___ learning about different cultures * ___ learning about different languages * ___ learning about history * ___ learning about how government works * ___ learning about law * ___ learning about economics * ___ learning about different languages PE: * ___ playing sports * ___ coaching sports * ___ exercising Art: * ___ drawing * ___ painting * ___ designing buildings or gardens * ___ creating pictures or multimedia on the computer

Performing: * ___ writing music * ___ performing music * ___ dancing * ___ acting for an audience * ___ speaking before an audience Working with people: * ___ leading a team * ___ teaching or giving information * ___ helping others * ___ following instructions * ___ talking to people * ___ working with others * ___ persuading people * ___ solving problems between people * ___ leading group discussions * ___ being in charge of a project Working with ideas, data and information: * ___ researching * ___ organizing things * ___ keeping records * ___ remembering things * ___ planning step-by-step * ___ using my imagination * ___ finding answers to questions * ___ coming up with ideas * ___ being creative Working with things: * ___ using tools or machines * ___ building things * ___ washing, cleaning or preparing * ___ putting things together * ___ growing things * ___ working with the computer * ___ figuring out how things work Other: * ___ getting things done * ___ doing detailed work * ___ learning new things * ___ working at a problem until I find a solution * ___ making decisions * ___ working hard to reach goals

Skills (These things are easy for me.)

Language arts: * ___ writing stories * ___ writing reports * ___ reading Math: * ___ solving problems * ___ making graphs * ___ working on the computer * ___ designing a machine * ___ doing puzzles * ___ reasoning and logic * ___ paying attention to patterns and details Science: * ___ solving mysteries * ___ learning about the Earth * ___ learning about weather * ___ learning about animals, plants and humans * ___ learning about space * ___ learning about forces and energy * ___ learning about how machines work Social studies: * ___ leading and persuading people * ___ learning about different cultures * ___ learning about different languages * ___ learning about history * ___ learning about how government works * ___ learning about law * ___ learning about economics * ___ learning about different languages PE: * ___ playing sports * ___ coaching sports * ___ exercising Art: * ___ drawing * ___ painting * ___ designing buildings or gardens * ___ creating pictures or multimedia on the computer

Performing: * ___ writing music * ___ performing music * ___ dancing * ___ acting for an audience *___ speaking before an audience Working with people: * ___ leading a team * ___ teaching or giving information * ___ helping others * ___ following instructions * ___ talking to people * ___ working with others * ___ persuading people * ___ solving problems between people * ___ leading group discussions * ___ being in charge of a project Working with ideas, data and information: * ___ researching * ___ organizing things * ___ keeping records * ___ remembering things * ___ planning step-by-step * ___ using my imagination * ___ finding answers to questions * ___ coming up with ideas * ___ being creative Working with things: * ___ using tools or machines * ___ building things * ___ washing, cleaning or preparing * ___ putting things together * ___ growing things * ___ working with the computer * ___ figuring out how things work Other: * ___ getting things done * ___ doing detailed work * ___ learning new things * ___ working at a problem until I find a solution * ___ making decisions * ___ working hard to reach goals

I work best with:	What's most important to you?
___ quiet ___ the radio on ___ just myself ___ lots of other people ___ a small group ___ children ___ older people ___ people just like me ___ people different from me ___ animals ___ people who need my help ___ words and books ___ computer programs ___ numbers ___ building materials ___ art materials	Put a "1" next to the most important, a "2" next to the second most important and so on. ___ Liking my job ___ Making money ___ Having time to spend with my family ___ Having a job where I help people ___ Being famous or powerful ___ Having a job that's physically safe ___ Having a job that is secure (that I won't lose easily) ___ Having a job with good insurance, vacation, retirement, stocks, etc. ___ Being recognized for my work
I like to:	My Education Goals
___ travel a lot ___ travel once in a while ___ be outdoors all of the time ___ be outdoors some of the time ___ be indoors all of the time	___ Attend high school ___ Graduate from high school ___ Attend a vocational-technical school (training for a specific job, such as practical nursing technician, etc.) ___ Attend a two-year community college ___ Attend a four-year college or university for four years to earn a bachelor's degree ___ Attend a university after earning a bachelor's to earn a master's degree ___ Attend a university to earn a Ph.D. ___ Attend a professional school (medical, dental, law)

Occupations Reflection Sheet

Directions: Identify five careers that fit your Self-Evaluation Worksheet. Complete the following chart in order to compare the careers.

Occupation Title:	What I like about this occupation:	What I don't like about this occupation:	List any skills, interests, or values that you have that match this job.

My Favorite Picks

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