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WITHIN REACH ... WITHIN YOU
In order to choose a career that will give you personal satisfaction, you must spend some time thinking about what
really interests you. This activity helps you match your interests to different types of careers. For each item, highlight the
letter of the activity you would rather do. It doesn’t matter if you like both of them a lot or dislike both of them a lot;
just pick the one you would rather do, and highlight that letter.
A E – Make three-dimensional items L – Build kitchen cabinets
– Operate a printing press
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R – Plant and harvest crops
F – R – Direct the takeoff/landing of plane
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– Write reports A – Write for a newspaper M – Assess student progress
Wrap a sprained ankle
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Career Evaluation
Count the number of times you circled each letter and record each number in the chart below.
Now that you have the results from your career interest assessment, it’s time to learn about specific career fields that
match your interests.
Write down the two letters with the most responses. These are your top two areas of career interest. If you have a tie,
list three:
Find and read the description of your top area of career interest on the next page. Then, record your interest area(s)
here:
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other federal laws and regulations, do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion,
handicap or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid and educational services. This
publication is issued by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, as authorized by 70 O.S. 2001, Section 3206. Copies have not been printed but are available through the
Career Interest Areas
A. Arts, A/V Technology and Communications: Interest in
creative or performing arts, communication or A/V
B. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics: In
terest in problem-solving, discovering, collecting and
C. Plants, Agriculture and Natural Resources: Interest in a
ctivities involving plants, usually in an outdoor setting.
D. Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security: Interest in
judicial, legal and protective services for people and
E. Mechanical Manufacturing: Interest in applying mecha
nical principles to practical situations using machines,
F. Industrial Manufacturing: Interest in repetitive, organiz
ed activities in a factory or industrial setting.
G. Business, Management and Administration: Interest in
organizing, directing and evaluating business functions.
H. Marketing, Sales and Service: Interest in bringing other
s to a point of view through personal persuasion, using
I. Hospitality and Tourism: Interest in providing services t
o others in travel planning and hospitality services in
J. Human Services: Interest in helping others with their m
ental, spiritual, social, physical or career needs.
K. Government and Public Administration: Interest in per
forming government functions at the local, state or
L. Architecture, Design and Construction: Interest in desi
gning, planning, managing, building and maintaining
M. Education and Training: Interest in planning, managing
and providing educational services, including support
N. Finance, Banking, Investments and Insurance: Interest i
n financial and investment planning and management,
O. Health Sciences, Care and Prevention: Interest in helpin
g others by providing diagnostic, therapeutic,
P. Information Technology (IT): Interest in the design, dev
elopment, support and management of hardware,
Q. Animals, Agriculture and Natural Resources: Interest in
activities involving the training, raising, feeding and
R. Transportation, Distribution and Logistics: Interest in th
e movement of people, materials and goods by road,
Career Evaluation
Now that you know what career areas may intere
st you, explore some of the careers that fall in tho
se categories
below. Do you see any occupations you want to k
now more about? If so, those are the careers you
might want to
research as future occupations.
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