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CAREER ANALYSIS
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Student Name Not Sure Place an [X] in the column that best suits your situation. Have you ever had a job interview? Have you taken any classes to help you understand the career world? Have you attended any job fairs or career forums? Have you set personal goals for yourself? Have you set career goals for yourself? Do you know what career you want to pursue? Do you know the steps you need to take to achieve your goals? Do you know what you want from a job? Have you ever researched a potential career? Do you know what educational requirements are needed for your chosen career? Are you aware of potential educational costs for your chosen career? Do you feel you have a good understanding of how to excel in your chosen career? Do you know what abilities you have due to past school performance, sports, and other activities outside of the classroom? Have your past experiences helped you discover your career interests? Have you ever met with career counselors to discuss how your personal interests and abilities relate to your chosen career? Have you ever taken a test to measure your job skills? Do you believe you have the skills to achieve my career goals? Have friends and family members said you have the skills to achieve your goals? Have you spent any time alongside workers in the career you wish to pursue? Have you researched different occupations to learn about potential industries and careers? Do you know exactly why you wish to enter a particular field? Do you know how you will afford any required job preparation? Would you say that your career plans are "very uncertain" at this time? Have you read about your desired career and have a good understanding of the skills necessary to succeed?
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1) How did you hear about QEST?
2) Why do you want to be part of QEST?
3) What activities do you enjoy?
4) Have you ever traveled? If so, where?
5) Have you received any awards or recognition? If so, what are they?
6) What are your personal goals following high school (college, vocational training, career, etc.)?
7) What careers interest you? (Please list at least 3.)
8) How do you think your personal achievements and interests will help you in a career?
9) Tell us about any classes or training you’ve had that taught you about possible careers.
10) Are you currently working? If so, doing what job? (Include babysitting, newspaper delivery, lawn care, house cleaning, etc.)
11) What personal work values do you think are important on the job? (Please list at least 4.)
12) Attach at least one letter of recommendation from someone other than a relative.