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Which Way Now 
Worksheet
Answer the following questions:
- Using the personality descriptions as a guide, write a one-paragraph description
of your career personality. Do you think this activity gave you an more of
an insight into your career likes and dislikes? What are the advantages and
disadvantages of using an activity like this for identifying potential careers?
- (a) On a sheet of paper, make two columns. In the first column make a list
of your achievements and abilities. Achievements are things you have accomplished
in the past (for example, you won an award last year). Abilities are things
you are good at now (for example, you are really good at algebra, or you are
excellent at swimming). Try to be as thorough as possible and think about
everything you do, not just how you perform in school. Maybe on the one hand
you're terrified of public speaking but on the other hand you also know that
you're the best skater in the park. In the other column make a list of things
you would like to achieve and abilities you would like to develop.
(b) Now, pair up with someone in your class and repeat the first part of this
activity, only this time ask your partner to write a list of what they see
as your achievements and abilities while you do the same for them. Now compare
what you classmate has written to your own original list. Are there any differences?
If so, describe why this might be the case.
- Choose one of the careers identified in your career personality description.
Research your chosen career either by visiting your local library or by collecting
information on the internet. Find out:
- exactly what you would do each day if you worked in this role
- what skills and aptitudes the job requires
- what qualifications or training you would need to carry out the role
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