This is a note-taking sheet for career exploration. It is not a problem to be solved but a template for personal research.
To complete it, you must:
1. Select three careers that interest you.
2. Use a search engine or the ASVAB CEP’s Explore Careers tab to research each career.
3. Fill in each row for all three careers using the information you find.
The rows to fill are:
- How it fits my interests (Job Interest Codes*)
- How it aligns with my workplace preferences. (Work Values**)
- Characteristics of the work environment
- Important skills to have
- Required education or certifications
- Average salary
- Related careers
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
- My overall impression (Can I see myself doing this job?)
Use the definitions provided at the bottom for Job Interest Codes and Work Values to help you categorize your findings.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of career worksheet.