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Career Exploration Worksheet

Self-Reflection

  • What have been your favorite classes and why?
  • Why did you choose your major?
  • What are your strengths? These can be your CliftonStrengths

Identify Your Values

  • Achievement
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Learning
  • Support
  • Building Relationships
  • Helping Other/Society
  • Prestige
  • Utilizing Skills/Strengths
  • Challenge
  • Independence
  • Recognition
  • Variety
  • Collaboration/Teamwork
  • Job Security
  • Research
  • Working Inside
  • Creativity
  • Leadership
  • Self-Expression
  • Working Outdoors

Add your own values if not listed above.

Leverage AI and Research

PROMPT: I want you to act as a career counselor. I am looking for guidance in my professional life, and your task is to help me determine what careers I am most suited for based on my education, skills, interests, and experience. You should also conduct research into the various options available, explain the job market trends in different industries, and advise on which qualifications would be beneficial for pursuing particular fields. My first request is "I want advice in pursuing a potential career in [insert industry/role]."

4 Dimensions of Career Decision-Making

  1. Workplace

    Will the typical workplace of this career make me happy?

    Your environment is a large contributor to your workplace happiness.

  2. History

    Are my experiences and education relevant?

    Where you live, experiences and education are important considerations.

  3. Interests

    Will I find this career interesting?

    Research shows that interest in a care field is positively correlated with career satisfaction.

  4. Personality

    Will I be good at this career?

    Personality fit is a strong predictor of on- the- job performance.