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Performance Assessment Network

Transition−to−Work Inventory (TWI)

Nate k StudebakerDate: 4/11/2005 1:03:43 PM

Admin Id: A1236875

Tester Id: T3732217

Age:

Gender:

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TWI Interest Profile

To find which clusters interest you the most:

Look at the score for each cluster. The higher your score for each cluster, the higher your interest inthat area.

1.

Circle the three Occupational Clusters/Interest Groups with the highest scores. You will use thosegroups in completing the rest of the TWI.

2.

Occupational Clusters/Interest Groups Score

Arts, Entertainment, and Media 21

Science, Math, and Engineering 19

Plants and Animals 17

Law, Law Enforcement, and Public Safety 19

Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 17

Construction, Mining, and Drilling 16

Transportation 16

Industrial Production 20

Business Detail 24

Sales and Marketing 23

Recreation, Travel, and Other Personal Services 25

Education and Social Service 26

General Management and Support 26

Medical and Health Services 23

Low: Scores from 6 to 13Medium: Scores from 14 to 22High: Scores from 23 to 30

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Career Exploration Chart

To mark the chart:

Find one of your top three occupational clusters/interest groups. In the Specific Jobs row of theoccupational cluster/interest group, circle three or four of the job titles that you find most interesting orwant to learn more about.

1.

In the Self−Employment Options row of the same occupational cluster/interest group, circle three orfour of the self−employment options that you find most interesting.

2.

In the Education and Training row of the same occupational cluster/interest group, circle three or fourof the training or education options that you find most interesting.

3.

Repeat these steps for the other two occupational cluster/interest groups you circled in the TWI InterestProfile.

4.

Go to the next section.5.

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01 Arts, Entertainment, and MediaAn interest in the creative expression of feelings or ideas, in communicating news or information, or in

performing.

Specific Jobs Actor/actress, announcer, art director, art teacher, artist, cartoonist,choreographer, clothes designer, coach, columnist, comedian,commentator, commercial artist, composer, copy editor,copywriter, dance instructor, dancer, desktop publisher, dramateacher, editor, English teacher, engraver, fashion artist, filmeditor, furniture designer, graphic designer, illustrator, interiordesigner, magician, medical illustrator, model, multimedia artist,music teacher, musician, playwright, photographer, printmaker,producer, radio director, reporter, scout, screenwriter, sculptor,singer, translator, writer.

Self−Employment Options Advertising agent, aerial photographer, airbrush artist/retoucher,art consultant/dealer, artist, art gallery owner, art instructor, artist'srepresentative, arts and crafts instructor, book designer, fashiondesigner, jewelry designer, mural maker, oil and water paintingrestorer, paste−up artist, short story author, sign painter, stainedglass artist, tolle painter, writer.

Education and Training Architecture, art, art history, broadcasting, commercial art,commercial photography, communications studies, creativewriting, drama, English, graphic arts, health and physicaleducation, humanities, illustration design, interior design,journalism, language, literature, modern dance, music, performingarts, philosophy, photography, theater arts.

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02 Science, Math, and EngineeringAn interest in discovering, collecting, and analyzing information and data and in applying scientific

research findings.

Specific Jobs Actuary, animal scientist, anthropologist, archaeologist,astronomer, biochemist, biologist, botanist, cartographer, chemist,civil engineer, computer programmer, coroner, dental hygienist,environmental analyst, food technologist, forest ecologist,geneticist, geographer, geologist, geophysicist, landscapearchitect, mathematician, mechanical engineer, metallurgist,meteorologist, microbiologist, mineralogist, network andcomputer systems administrator, neurologist, physical scienceteacher, seismologist, soil conservationist, speech pathologist,surveyor, veterinarian, zoologist.

Self−Employment Options Audiologist, biological laboratory operation, computer technician,environmental services consultant, geological consultant,herbalist, home inspection agency, microscope rental/repair, plantbreeder, recycling services, solar consultant, solar systemsdesigner.

Education and Training Aerospace science, archaeology, astronomy, biochemistry,biology, chemistry, civil engineering, computer science, earthscience, engineering, environmental science, geography, geology,geophysics, mathematics, meteorology, microbiology, nursing,oceanography, paleontology, physical science, physics, surveying.

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03 Plants and AnimalsAn interest in working with plants and animals, usually outdoors.

Specific Jobs Agriculture scientist, animal trainer, artificial−breedingtechnician, botanist, dairy farm manager, dog groomer, farmmachine operator, farm worker, farming supervisor, fisher, forestnursery supervisor, forestry worker, game warden, greenssuperintendent, greenskeeper, horseshoer, horticulture worker,landscape gardener, lawn service worker, livestock rancher,logger, nursery manager, park ranger, poultry breeder, poultryfarm worker, seedling sorter, shellfish grower, soilconservationist, stable attendent, tree cutter and trimmer, treeplanter, tree surgeon, veterinarian assistant, wildlife biologist, zoodirector.

Self−Employment Options Animal boarder, animal breeder, animal food depot owner, animalgroomer, animal sitter, beekeeper, cattle farmer, dairy farmer,duck boarder and breeder, exterminator, farmer, florist, floristsales and service, gardener, gardening service owner, goat keeper,green plant maintenance, greenhouse owner, herb farming,horticulturist, landscape contractor, lawn maintenance service,mink farmer, pig farmer, poultry farmer, seed shop owner, sheepfarmer, tack shop owner, taxidermist, trapper, tree maintenanceservice, vegetable farmer, veterinarian.

Education and Training Agriculture economics, agriculture, agronomy, animal grooming,animal nutrition, animal science, biology, botany, environmentalconservation, environmental sciences, farm management, fisheriesand wildlife services, forest recreation, forestry, forestry andwildlife resources, horticulture, industrial forestry, landscaping,life sciences, oceanography, plant pathology, soil science botany,wastewater technology, water resources, wildlife technology.

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04 Law, Law Enforcement, and Public SafetyAn interest in upholding people's rights or in protecting people and property by using authority,

inspecting, or monitoring.

Specific Jobs Airline security agent, armed services personnel, armored−carguard, bailiff, border guard, bodyguard, correctional officer, courtdeputy, customs inspector, customs patrol officer, deputy sheriff,detective, dispatcher, fire inspector, firefighter, fire ranger, foodand drug inspector, game warden, internal security manager,jailer, lifeguard, narcotics investigator, park ranger, policeacademy instructor, police officer, safety inspector, securityguard, school bus monitor, sheriff, ski patroller, special agent,undercover operator.

Self−Employment Options Bodyguard, burglar alarm sales, collections agent, fire alarmsystem sales, fire extinguisher sales, fire investigator, firearmsinstructor, firearms repair/service, firearms safety instructor,firearms sales, fireworks manufacturing, loss adjustment services,martial arts training school owner, private detective, securitysystems designer.

Education and Training Army ROTC, correctional administration, correctional justice,criminology, economics, fire science, forensics, history, lawenforcement, legal assistant, occupational safety, physicaleducation, police science, political science, protective services,state police academy.

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05 Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersAn interest in applying mechanical and eletrical/electronic principles to practical situations by the use

of machines or hand tools.

Specific Jobs Air−conditioning mechanic, aircraft mechanic, automobile bodyrepairer, automobile mechanic, automotive glass installer, avionicstechnician, communication equipment mechanic and installer, dataprocessing equipment repairer, electrical and electronics installerand repairer, frame wirer, industrial machinery mechanic,locksmith, medical equipment repairer, millwright, ophthalmiclaboratory technician, radio mechanics, railroad inspector,refrigeration mechanic, safe repairer, stringed instrument repairerand tuner, telecommunications facility examiner, tire repairer,watch repairer.

Self−Employment Options Appliance repairer, auto body rebuilder, auto mechanic, back−hoeoperator, car wash owner, chimney sweep, computer repairservice, data processing repair service, electronics repair shop,locksmith shop, mobile auto window service, mobile designer,motor bike repair and sales, piano tuner, quick oil change shopowner, radio repairer, vacuum sales and service shop owner.

Education and Training Aircraft mechanics, architecture, auto body repair, automechanics, building maintenance, communications systemsinstallation, crafts, electronics, engineering, heating andair−conditioning, heavy equipment maintenance, industrial arts,locksmith training, major appliance repair, mechanical drawing,metal trades.

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06 Construction, Mining, and DrillingAn interest in assembling components of buildings and other structures, or in using mechanical

devices to drill or excavate.

Specific Jobs Boilermaker, bricklayer, bulldozer operator, carpenter, carpenter'shelper, construction driller, construction manager, core drilloperator, derrick operator, drywall installer, electrician,electronics assembler, explosives worker, fence erector, floorlayer, glazier, miner, operating engineer, painter, paperhanger,paving and surfacing equipment operator, pipe fitter, pipelayer,plasterer, plumber, rigger, security system installer, sheet metalworker, stonemason.

Self−Employment Options Carpentry service, ceiling specialist, contractor, floor installer,furniture maker, handyman repair service, mason, plasterer,plumber, remodeler, restoration specialist, roofer, security−alarmsinstallation business, wallpaper hanging service.

Education and Training Arts and crafts, building maintenance, carpentry, civil technology,construction engineering, construction equipment operations,construction management, masonry, mining technology,operations management and supervision, pipefitting, plumbing,sheet metal trades, tile setting.

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07 TransportationAn interest in operations that move people or materials.

Specific Jobs Air traffic controller, airfield operations specialist, airline pilot,ambulance driver, chauffer, commercial pilot, delivery routedriver, dredge operator, driving instructor, freight inspector, heavytruck driver, intercity bus driver, locomotive engineer, locomotivefirer, motorboat operator, parking lot attendant, railroadconductor, railroad yard worker, school bus driver, shipmate,stevedore, subway and streetcar operator, taxi cab driver,tractor−trailer truck driver, traffic technician, transportationinspector, transportation manager.

Self−Employment Options Aviation safety specialist, charter boat operator, diesel mechanic,driving instruction school, fishing charters, flight training,limousine service, motorboat rides, plane and helicopter rides,truck driving, vehicle tester.

Education and Training Air traffic control, aircraft pilot, business administration, driver'seducation, fishing technology, marine science, railroad operationstraining, truck/bus and other commercial vehicle operations.

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08 Industrial ProductionAn interest in repetitive, concrete, organized activities most often done in a factory setting.

Specific Jobs Alloy weigher, bakery worker, bench hand, bicycle assembler,binder, butcher, carpet cutter, electronics tester, furnace helper,grinder operator, inspector, and tester, kiln worker, jeweler,machine setter, machinist, mill operator, mixer, picker, plumbingsystems tester, punch−press operator, sander, saw operator,sewing supervisor, solderer, speedometer inspector, springinspector, stocking inspector, testing−machine operator, tirerepairer, upholstery sewer, watch repairer, weaver, welder setter.

Self−Employment Options Accessories manufacturer, bookbinder, carpet cleaning service,carpet sales and installation store, customized draper, electronicsconsultant, film processor, gem engraver, house painter, industrialsupplies rental store, leather products sales, luggage manufacturer,magazine binding service, mobile locksmith, plastics designer,sewing machine operator, silk screen printer, toolmaker, toydesigner, upholstery business, watch repair service.

Education and Training Auto body repair, blueprint reading, diesel and auto mechanics,electrical shop, electronics, forging/heat treating, foundry,graphics processing (printing and bindery), machine shop,machine technology, management training, math computing/shopmath, meat cutting, mechanical shop, photographic laboratoryproduction, printing press operations, sewing or upholstery, sheetmetal shop, watch repair, welding, wood shop.

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09 Business DetailAn interest in organized, clearly defined activities requiring accuracy and attention to details, primarily

in an office setting.

Specific Jobs Accountant clerk, administrative assistant, advertising agent,advertising clerk, bookkeeper, cashier, claims taker, computeroperator, courier, court reporter, credit checker, data entry keyer,employment eligibility interviewer, legal secretary, librarian,membership director, newscaster, office manager, operationsdirector, order clerk, paralegal assistant, payroll clerk, policedispatcher, postal clerk, proofreader, secretary, stock clerk, taxpreparer, telephone operator, teller, wholesale sales representative,word processor.

Self−Employment Options Answering service, bookkeeping service, courier service, dataprocessor, dictating/transcribing service, financial aid service,income tax preparer, indexer, information broker, mail orderbusiness, mail sorting service, medical claims processor, officeequipment and supply sales, office record storage and shredding,paralegal assistance service, permanent and temporary office helpagency, secretarial service, utility/telephone bill auditing service.

Education and Training Banking, business administration, business law, computer science,data processing, economics, finance, general office/clerical,health−care administration, human resource management,international management, investments and securities, laborrelations, law/ethics, legal assistance, management informationsystems, marketing, medical office management, publicadministration, secretarial science, small business management.

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10 Sales and MarketingAn interest in bringing others to a particular point of view by personal persuasion, using sales and

promotional techniques.

Specific Jobs Advertising agent, auctioneer, auto sales worker, buyer,communications consultant, comparison shopper, computer andequipment sales representatives, demonstrator, door−to−door salesworker, field representative, fund−raiser, grain buyer, group−salesrepresentative, insurance agent, jewelry salesperson, leasing agent,membership sales, networking manager, solicitor, pawnbroker,pharmaceutical dealer, public relations specialist, real estate salesagent, retail salesperson, sales manager, sales route driver,telephone solicitor, traffic agent, wedding consultant, wholesalesales representative.

Self−Employment Options Antiques dealer, bridal consultant, carpet sales, direct mail sales,direct sales from home, discount store owner, display specialtiesservice, flea market space rental, mutual fund sales, off−priceretailing store, pawnshop, public relations service, real estatebroker, sales instructor, salesperson, telephone sales and service,travel agency, travel consultant, tour manager, video rental shop,wedding service.

Education and Training Advertising, clothing and apparel studies, consumer behavior,fashion merchandising, food products retailing, hospitality studies,hotel/motel management, industrial sales, marketing, publicaffairs, public relations, real estate sales, recreation servicesmarketing, restaurant management, retail management, sales forcemanagement.

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11 Recreational, Travel, and Other Personal ServicesAn interest in catering to the personal wishes and needs of others so that they may experience

cleanliness, good food and drink, comfortable lodging away from home and enjoyable recreation.

Specific Jobs Automobile rental clerk, baker, barber, bartender, butler, cabsupervisor, cafeteria attendant, camp counselor, car washattendant, caterer helper, chef, cook, cosmetologist, custom tailor,desk clerk, dishwasher, drive in theater attendant, elevatoroperator, flight attendant, food service worker, funeral attendant,group worker, hair stylist, janitor, maid, manicurist, meeting andconvention planner, passenger service representative, personalhome care aide, personal shopper, real estate guide, recreationleader, recreation worker, sales attendant, skate shop attendant,social director, ticket taker, travel agent, travel guide, usher,waiter/waitress.

Self−Employment Options Beauty consultant, bed−and−breakfast inn owner, building/officecleaner, caterer, coffee and tea store owner, convenience foodstore owner, driver/chauffeur, gift basket store owner, hairremoval service, hair stylist, health food store owner, lunch cartoperator, maid service, massage service, party planner, poolcleaning service, restaurant owner, tour guide/escort.

Education and Training Catering, clothing and textile management, consumer science,cosmetology, culinary arts, dietetics, electrolysis technician,executive housekeeping, food service, food service administration,home economics, hospitality administration, hotel/motelmanagement, mortuary science, nutrition studies, recreation andleisure studies, tailoring and alteration, textiles/clothing,travel/tourism management.

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12 Education and Social ServiceAn interest in teaching people or improving their social or spiritual well−being.

Specific Jobs Adult literacy teacher, anthropologist, case aide, caseworker,child−care worker, children's tutor, clergy member, communityservice manager, companion, counselor, dean of students, directorof placement, director of religious activities, educationadministration, emergency medical technician, group workprogram aide, human service assistant, hypnotherapist, in−servicecoordinator, librarian, marriage counselor, mental health worker,museum curator, music therapist, parole officer, preschool teacher,principal, psychologist, recreational therapist, recreational worker,rehabilitation counselor, residential advisor, self−enrichmentteacher, social worker, teacher, teacher aide, university professor,urban planner, vocational training instructor.

Self−Employment Options Babysitter, camp director, child therapist, child−care specialist,diet consultant, educational researcher, elderly care specialist,exceptional needs counselor, family counselor, foster parent,growth counselor, hypnotist, individual psychotherapist,nursery/day−care operator, nursing home operator, seniorday−care provider, stress management consultant, tutor,vocational advisor.

Education and Training Child−care services management, child−care studies,communications, counseling, curriculum and instruction,education, education administration, family studies, geriatrics,history, human development, human resources, law, libraryscience, museum studies, psychology, recreational therapy,religious studies, social work, sociology, special education,teacher education.

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13 General Management and SupportAn interest in making an organization run smoothly.

Specific Jobs Accountant, appraiser, assessor, auditor, chief executive, claimsadjuster, financial analyst, financial manager, funeral director,general manager, human resource manager, legislator, loanofficer, logistician, management analyst, operations manager,personnel recruiter, postmaster, public relations manager,purchasing agent, real estate manager, training and developmentmanager, treasurer.

Self−Employment Options Appraisal service, auctioneer, audiovisual production service,commodity broker, communications consultant, human resourceconsultant, insurance agent, investment consultant, languagetranslator service, researcher, seminar promotions, special projectscoordinator.

Education and Training Accounting, banking, bookkeeping, business law, computerscience, court reporting, database management, finance, humanresource management, income tax, insurance, investments andsecurities, legal secretary, public administration, real estate,secretarial science.

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14 Medical and Health ServicesAn interest in helping people maintain or regain their health.

Specific Jobs Anesthesiologist, athletic trainer, audiologist, chiropractor,coroner, dental assistant, dental hygienist, dentist, dietetictechnician, family practitioner, health educator, home health aide,massage therapist, medical and health service manager, medicalassistant, medical lab technician, nursing aide, nutritionist,occupational therapist, optician, optometrist, orderly, orthodontist,pharmacist, pharmacy aide, physical therapist, physician,physician assistant, physicist, podiatrist, psychiatric aide,radiological technician, radiologist, recreational therapist,registered nurse, surgeon.

Self−Employment Options Athletic training service, audiologist, dentist, dietician, healthconsultant and educator, massage therapy practice, personal homecare, physician, private care nurse, speech therapist.

Education and Training Allied health professions, anatomy, anesthesiology, athletictrainer, biology, chemistry, chiropractic, dental assistant, dentistry,health aide, health facilities administration, medical recordsadministration, medical technology, nursing, nursingadministration, nutritional services, occupational therapy,optometry, pharmacology, physical therapy, physician's assistant,physiology, radiology, sports medicine, toxicology.

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Completing the Career Planning Guide

To begin planning for your transition to work:

In the Occupational Interest Group row of the Career Planning Guide, write the occupationalcluster/interest group that seems most interesting to you.

1.

In the Specific Jobs row beside the group you just wrote down, list the jobs for that group that youcircled in the Career Exploration Chart.

2.

In the Self−Employment row, list the self−employment options for the group that you circled in theCareer Exploration Chart.

3.

In the Education and Training row, list the training or education options for the group that youcircled in the Career Exploration Chart. (Some of the jobs you circle may vary widely in the kind ofeducation or training required.)

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In the What Next? row of the Career Planning Guide, write what you want to do next in planning oracting on your career interests. For example, you could write, "Do more career research this week, ""Look for a job that is related to my interests within two weeks," "Find out what it takes to get into atraining or educational program within a month," or "Do more volunteer work this summer to developskills." Be as specific as you can, defining several steps to reach a goal and including times forcompletion of a task.

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In the Pros and Cons row of the Career Planning Guide, list what you think are the good points (thepros) about each occupation or group of occupations, such as "interesting work" or "good pay" or "getto use my hands to make things," and put a plus sign (+) in front of each point. Then list the negativepoints (the cons) about the occupation or group of occupations, such as "need two more years ofeducation" or "may have to move" or "don't get to work with people as much as I'd like." (If you don'tknow the pros and cons, you may need to do more research before completing this step.)

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Repeat this process for the other two occupational interest groups you circled in the Career ExplorationChart.

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Go to the next section.8.

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Career Planning Guide

High Interest Second Highest Interest Third Highest Interest

Occupational Interest Group

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Specific Jobs

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Self−Employment

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Education and Training

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What Next?

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Pros and Cons

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Exploring Additional Sources of Information

The previous sections in the TWI helped you identify activities that you enjoy and occupations that relate tothem. You should now consider learning more about the occupations that interest you the most. Following aresome sources of additional information. Then use the Career Journaling section of the TWI to make notesabout how you will use these sources of information.

Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH): Updated every two years by the U.S. Department ofLabor, this book provides helpful information on the top few hundred jobs in which about 90 percent ofall workers are employed. You can find the handbook at career centers, libraries, bookstores, or atwww.dol.gov.

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Guide for Occupational Exploration (GOE): The 14 clusters or "interest areas" used in the TWI arefrom this reference. The GOE provides additional information on the clusters and descriptions formany jobs that fall within each. You can find the guide at career centers, libraries, or bookstores.

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O*NET Dictionary of Occupational Titles: The only print version of the O*NET database releasedby the U.S. Department of Labor, this book makes the very complicated data easy for everyone tounderstand. Look for info on earnings, education and skills required, job growth, and much more. Youcan find this book at career centers, libraries, bookstores, or http://online.onetcenter.org.

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School and College Reference Guides: You can find a variety of books that provide information onbusiness and technical schools as well as colleges and universities. If you are interested in gettingadditional training or education, you will want to know more about educational options and financialaid.

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The Library: In addition to the books mentioned above, most public libraries have a variety of books,career related videos, CDs, and audio tapes on specific occupations and schools, on leisure activities,on career planning and job seeking, and many other related topics. Also, most libraries offer free accessto computers connected to the Internet, from which you can search for information. Ask your librarianfor help in finding what you need.

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The Internet: Numerous Web sites present information on careers, education and training options, andvarious interests. Start with www.jist.com or check out www.CareerOINK.com where information onover 14,000 jobs is available. Your school or library may also have software to help you explore careeralternatives, consider educational options, and plan your leisure time.

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Counselors: Consult the instructor, agency, case manager, or counselor who gave you this inventory.Ask for help in obtaining information or in making decisions. This person may also be able torecommend additional tests or reference materials.

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Volunteer Work: Doing volunteer work related to your interests is often an excellent way to gainexperience or valuable references and provides a way to "try out" a career interest.

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People: Get to know people who work in jobs, are involved in leisure activities, or are enrolled in orwork for educational programs that interest you. This is an excellent way to gain firsthand information,but be sure to get the opinions of several people before making a decision. You also can job shadow(watch people as they work).

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Leisure Activities: You can continue to develop your skills and interests through leisure activities. Insome cases, you can even find ways to earn money using skills you develop and use in your spare time.And, as you have seen, the skills and interests you develop in your leisure activities can often prepareyou for a job using similar skills.

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Career Journaling

I can get career advice from:

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People I can talk with about the careers I'm interested in:

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Skills I already have that I can use in the careers I'm interested in:

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Places I can visit to learn more about the careers I'm interested in:

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Places where I can volunteer and at the same time learn more about the careers I'm interested in:

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People I can shadow (watch as they work) to learn about the careers I'm interested in:

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Barriers to employment (such as no transportation, lack of skills, or disabilities):

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Questions And Responses

1. visit art galleriesResponse: I like the activity a little.

2. take pictures/develop filmResponse: I like the activity a little.

3. study/look at stars/moonResponse: I neither like nor dislike the activity.

4. watch the weatherResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

5. camp at state parksResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

6. grow houseplantsResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

7. learn about fire fightingResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

8. train for self−defenseResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

9. repair radios/televisionsResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

10. install/repair personal computersResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

11. operate heavy equipmentResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

12. repair plumbing fixturesResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

13. drive go−karts/minibikesResponse: I like the activity a little.

14. read about cars/boats/airplanesResponse: I like the activity a little.

15. set up/operate/tend machinesResponse: I like the activity a little.

16. work from blueprintsResponse: I like the activity a little.

17. help prepare tax returnsResponse: I like the activity a little.

18. study financial investmentsResponse: I neither like nor dislike the activity.

19. talk to people on the phoneResponse: I like the activity a little.

20. persuade people to buy thingsResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

21. style/cut hair for othersResponse: I like the activity a little.

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22. entertain friends/familyResponse: I like the activity a little.

23. advise family membersResponse: I like the activity a little.

24. tutor/help students learnResponse: I like the activity a little.

25. budget your own/others' moneyResponse: I like the activity a little.

26. provide training for othersResponse: I like the activity a little.

27. volunteer at a hospitalResponse: I like the activity a little.

28. nurse sick friends/relativesResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

29. danceResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

30. write articles/storiesResponse: I neither like nor dislike the activity.

31. study rocks/mineralsResponse: I like the activity a little.

32. visit science/history museumsResponse: I like the activity a little.

33. board/sit/care for petsResponse: I like the activity a little.

34. landscape/plant outdoorsResponse: I like the activity very much.

35. volunteer to fight firesResponse: I like the activity a little.

36. shoot rifles/pistolsResponse: I like the activity a little.

37. read about electronics/computersResponse: I neither like nor dislike the activity.

38. fix small appliancesResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

39. use hand toolsResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

40. remodel the interior of your homeResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

41. operate model trains/carsResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

42. work on car/motorcyclesResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

43. use machines to move objectsResponse: I like the activity a little.

44. refinish/reupholster furniture

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Response: I like the activity a little.

45. operate personal computersResponse: I like the activity a little.

46. balance the family checkbookResponse: I like the activity very much.

47. persuade people to do thingsResponse: I like the activity very much.

48. raise money for a charityResponse: I like the activity a little.

49. can/preserve foodResponse: I like the activity a little.

50. care for childrenResponse: I like the activity a little.

51. coordinate social activitiesResponse: I like the activity a little.

52. volunteer as a youth counselorResponse: I like the activity a little.

53. officer of a club/organizationResponse: I like the activity a little.

54. supervise the activities of othersResponse: I like the activity very much.

55. care for elderly parentsResponse: I like the activity very much.

56. learn about first aid/CPRResponse: I like the activity very much.

57. paint picturesResponse: I like the activity a little.

58. read/browse in a bookstoreResponse: I like the activity a little.

59. experiment with a chemistry setResponse: I like the activity a little.

60. watch shows about ancient timesResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

61. care for lawns and gardensResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

62. breed/raise animalsResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

63. read about law enforcementResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

64. prevent neighborhood crimeResponse: I like the activity very much.

65. repair electrical wiringResponse: I neither like nor dislike the activity.

66. build robots/electronic devicesResponse: I like the activity very much.

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67. build cabinets/furnitureResponse: I like the activity a little.

68. fix things at homeResponse: I like the activity a little.

69. assemble/repair bicyclesResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

70. take disabled people placesResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

71. make/repair jewelryResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

72. do needlework/sewingResponse: I dislike the activity somewhat.

73. keep track of a club's moneyResponse: I like the activity a little.

74. keep score at athletic eventsResponse: I like the activity a little.

75. create publicity flyersResponse: I like the activity a little.

76. sell items from homeResponse: I like the activity a little.

77. cook/prepare foodResponse: I like the activity a little.

78. plan family activities/vacationsResponse: I like the activity very much.

79. read articles about human behaviorResponse: I like the activity very much.

80. help people with disabilitiesResponse: I like the activity very much.

81. be in charge of committeesResponse: I like the activity very much.

82. plan outings for yourself/othersResponse: I like the activity a little.

83. read about health/nutritionResponse: I like the activity a little.

84. learn about the human bodyResponse: I neither like nor dislike the activity.

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