Skills and Interests for Job Options

AdultCareer and Technical Education40 min

Learning Objective

I can identify my skills and interests to explore potential job opportunities.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

12 min

How to Choose a Career Based on Your Interests | Indeed Career Tips

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Guided Notes

8 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • When choosing a career, it is important to perform a self-assessment to identify your interests, passions, strengths, skills, and personality type.

  • To help choose a career, research jobs that sound interesting, identify appealing industries, and conduct informational interviews with people in those roles.

  • To ensure you are on the right career path, improve your skills, update your resume, and search for job opportunities that align with your goals.

Practice

12 min

4 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

List three of your skills or interests that could translate into potential job opportunities.

Teacher Guide

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