Career
Middle school is a great time to really start to explore your interests and to research some careers you may be interested in.
Do you need to have your plans all figured out and know what you want to do after high school when you are in 7th and 8th grade?
Absolutely not. Middle school is a great time, however, to do some exploring and start to figure out what you MIGHT be interested in.
Do you need to have your plans all figured out and know what you want to do after high school when you are in 7th and 8th grade?
Absolutely not. Middle school is a great time, however, to do some exploring and start to figure out what you MIGHT be interested in.
Resources For You
There are all kinds of surveys online to help you learn more about yourself and possible careers that might interest you. One of the first things before you look into careers is to learn a little about yourself.
A personality test is a fun way to learn more about yourself. While this is not a sure-fire valid test that is the ultimate indicator of who you are, it may give you some insight into your personality that will help you as you begin to think of possible career choices. Here is one free online personality test I particularly like:
www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
A personality test is a fun way to learn more about yourself. While this is not a sure-fire valid test that is the ultimate indicator of who you are, it may give you some insight into your personality that will help you as you begin to think of possible career choices. Here is one free online personality test I particularly like:
www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
Career Interest Surveys
Career interest surveys are surveys you can take online that typically ask you to rate how much you enjoy or dislike certain tasks. The information is then put together to give you some career fields that may align with your interests.
OhioMeansJobs has some great online resources for all kinds of career exploration.
Here is a link to their Career Cluster Survey: jobseeker.k-12.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/ExploreIt/DefaultCci.aspx#/welcome
Here is a link to their Career Cluster Survey: jobseeker.k-12.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/ExploreIt/DefaultCci.aspx#/welcome
8th grade students will do more exploration through the OhioMeansJobs career cluster survey this year.