Comprehensive Career Project Worksheets

CAREER ASSESSMENTS

Directions: Fill out the chart below after completing the Career Interests & Work Values Assessment and the Skill Assessment using the VA Wizard at https://www.vawizard.org/wizard/careersAssess

Career Interests and Values Assessment

Primary Interest
Secondary Interest
Primary Value
Secondary Value

Do you agree with these results? Why or why not?

Pick 3 Careers (4 or > 4 year degree)

Why did you choose these careers?

Career Clusters (Name & % Match)

Skills Assessment & Matching Career Clusters

Go to https://www.vawizard.org/wizard/skill-assess to complete the Skills Assessment.

How do you feel about the Career Clusters you were matched with?

CAREER INFO WORKSHEET

Directions: Go to https://www.onetonline.org/find/career to research possible careers. 2 of your 3 jobs must be from the Marketing or Business Management & Administration clusters. The other job can be from any cluster. Use the "Summary" and "Details" tabs to collect the information required. You cannot choose jobs such as "Model" or "Athlete".

Career Information

Career 1 Name
Career 2 Name
Career 3 Name
Tasks (list 2)
Technology Skills (list 2)
Knowledge (list 2)
Skills (list 2)
Abilities (list 2)
Job Zone
Education
Job Training
Median Wages
Projected Growth (%)

College Research

Directions: Choose one of the 3 careers you researched above. Go back to https://www.onetonline.org/find/career and find your career again. Scroll down until you find "Training & Credentials" and choose Virginia as your state. Pick your 3 colleges from the list provided.

College # 1

College Name
Program Name
Degree

College # 2

College Name
Program Name
Degree

College # 3

College Name
Program Name
Degree

Create Your References List

Directions: A professional references list is a document that provides contact information for individuals who can vouch for your skills, work ethic, and character. It's typically requested after an initial interview. Always ask for permission before listing someone as a reference.

How to Ask for a Reference: Before you list someone as a reference, it's crucial to ask for their permission. Reach out to them politely, explain the job you're applying for, and briefly remind them of your work together. Provide them with your updated resume and the job description so they can speak accurately about your qualifications. This also gives them the opportunity to decline if they don't feel they can provide a strong reference.

Create a list of at least three professional references. For each reference, include the following information:

  • Full Name: The reference's complete name.
  • Title: Their professional title (e.g., "Former Manager," "Teacher," "Mentor").
  • Organization: The company or organization they work for.
  • Relationship to You: How you know them (e.g., "Direct Supervisor," "High School Teacher," "Volunteer Coordinator").
  • Phone Number: Their professional contact number.
  • Email Address: Their professional email address.

Important: Do NOT include relatives as professional references.

Reference 1

Reference 2

Reference 3

Interview Practice Questions

Click the button below to generate 5 random interview questions and practice your answers!

Directions: Click the "Generate 5 Questions" button to get a new set of interview questions. For each question, type your answer in the provided box. Aim for responses that are detailed and demonstrate your understanding, skills, and experiences.

Questions to Ask the Interviewer

Directions: It's important to ask thoughtful questions at the end of an interview. This shows your interest and helps you learn more about the role and company. Below are some example questions. Use the spaces provided to write down 5 questions you want to ask your interviewer. Focus on questions that demonstrate your engagement, curiosity, and understanding of the role or company. Avoid questions that can be easily answered by a quick search on the company's website.

Example Questions:

  • What does a typical day look like for someone in this role?
  • How would you describe the team culture here?
  • What are the next steps in the hiring process?

Your Questions:

Reflection:

Understanding Illegal Interview Questions

Directions: During a job interview, certain questions are legally prohibited. These questions often touch on personal characteristics that are protected by law. Review the examples of illegal questions below. Then, in the space provided, explain why these types of questions are considered illegal and unfair.

Examples of Illegal Questions:

  • "How old are you?" or "What year did you graduate high school?"
  • "What is your ethnic background?" or "Where were you born?"
  • "What religious holidays do you observe?" or "Are you a member of a church?"
  • "Are you married?" or "Do you plan on having children?"
  • "Do you have any disabilities?" or "How many sick days did you take last year?"