Teachers Network

 

 

 1. In order to start out on a career path that's right for you, you will need to find the answers to the following:

  • What careers interest you? To find out, take a job interest survey. Make a list of the fields that interest you.
     
     
  • What careers are you suited for? To find out, take a career interest survey. Make a list of the the careers you might be suited for. How does this list compare with the career fields you listed in your job interest survey?
     
     
  • Which career sectors offer positions that you would be interested in? Visit The New York State Department of Labor, CareerZone. (You may need to register). Click on each job cluster on the site to find out what jobs are listed in each cluster. Compete a chart for three job clusters that interest you.

Use the chart to choose a particular career path and list it here: ______________________________________

2. What do you have to do in order to land the job of your choice?

  • You may need additional education and skills in order to be qualified for the job of your choice.

 

Additional education and/skills that you need

Where can you get this education/training?

Use the CareerZone web site. After you click on an occupation, you can click these buttons to find out where you can receive the education and or training for that occupation. You will need to create a login id and password. Record this information in your notebook.