Career Explorer Worksheet
Career Explorer
Research & Exploration Worksheet
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Part 1: The Language of Work
Match each career exploration term with its correct definition.
1. Networking
2. Soft Skills
3. Hard Skills
4. Internship
5. Job Shadowing
6. Career Cluster
A. Attributes like communication and teamwork that enable interaction.
B. Specific, teachable abilities that can be measured (e.g., coding).
C. Building relationships to share professional information and job opportunities.
D. A group of occupations that share common features or required skills.
E. Following a professional to observe their daily work routines.
F. A temporary position focused on on-the-job training.
Part 2: Cluster Connections
Match the job title with its appropriate Career Cluster.
1. Architect
2. Attorney
3. Farmer
4. Pilot
5. Microbiologist
6. Chef
7. Video Editor
8. Surgeon
A. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
B. Architecture & Construction
C. Law, Public Safety & Corrections
D. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
E. STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering & Math)
F. Hospitality & Tourism
G. Arts, A/V Tech & Communications
H. Health Science
Part 3: Identifying Paths
Project Manager Software Developer Graphic Designer Accountant Marketing Specialist Registered Nurse Electrician Elementary Teacher
1. Sarah manages complex project timelines and coordinates teams to hit specific goals.
Job Match:
2. David writes and tests code to build high-performance mobile applications.
Job Match:
3. Chloe selects typography and layouts to design brand identities for print.
Job Match:
4. Leo reviews financial records to ensure accurate corporate tax reporting.
Job Match:
5. Marcus analyzes consumer data to design social media advertising campaigns.
Job Match:
6. Elena monitors patient vitals and provides healthcare under clinical supervision.
Job Match:
7. James installs and repairs electrical wiring systems while following strict building codes.
Job Match:
8. Ms. Thompson plans instructional units to teach foundational skills to students.
Job Match:
Part 4: Personal Insight
Which Career Cluster from Part 2 interests you most? Research one specific job in that cluster and explain why it appeals to you.
Career Explorer Answer Key
Answer Key
Career Explorer Reference Guide
Teacher Resource
Part 1: Vocabulary
C
Networking: Building relationships to share information and job opportunities.
A
Soft Skills: Personal attributes like communication that enable interaction.
B
Hard Skills: Specific, teachable abilities that can be measured (coding).
F
Internship: A temporary position focused on on-the-job training.
E
Job Shadowing: Following a professional to observe their work routines.
D
Career Cluster: A group of occupations that share common features or skills.
Part 2: Clusters
1. Architect → Architecture B
2. Attorney → Law C
3. Farmer → Agriculture A
4. Pilot → Transportation D
5. Microbiologist → STEM E
6. Chef → Hospitality F
7. Video Editor → Arts G
8. Surgeon → Health Science H
Part 3: Identifying Paths
Sarah (Manages timelines/teams) Project Manager
David (Writes computer code) Software Developer
Chloe (Creates visual brand identity) Graphic Designer
Leo (Reviews financial tax records) Accountant
Marcus (Social media advertising) Marketing Specialist
Elena (Direct patient clinical care) Registered Nurse
James (Electrical power systems) Electrician
Ms. Thompson (Elementary classroom) Elementary Teacher
Grading Note
For Part 4, verify that students selected one of the 8 clusters and identified a relevant job title within that field. The 'why' should demonstrate interest or skill alignment.