Select an occupation of interest for further investigation.

Selection should be based on individual interests, values, abilities, and aptitudes and should result in identifying a specific job title within a career cluster and pathway.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • Why should personal interests influence career choice?
  • How do lifestyle expectations relate to career choices?
  • What are nontraditional jobs?
  • Why is it important to understand life goals when choosing career goals?
  • Which career pathway or occupation interests you the most? What have you learned about yourself to make you believe that this career choice is suitable for you?
  • How might the concept of job security factor into one’s career decisions?