Identifying your Interests

Identifying Your Interests

Lesson 2.1.2

You previously learned how the skills gained from your hobbies can be applied in the workplace. Now, think about those hobbies and which one really motivates you and sparks enthusiasm. Some examples may include:

• art

• music

• sports

• helping others

• culinary arts

• exploration

Open Ended

What do you enjoy doing, talking about, or learning about?

You can start your response with:

• I enjoy . . . (Respond in 1-2 sentences)

Your interests are things you enjoy doing or learning about. Your interests may be similar to some of the hobbies you explored in the previous lesson. While interests and hobbies often overlap, there are some key differences.

The desire or interest to participate or learn more about an activity or subject

Something that you enjoy doing but do not participate on a regular basis

Interests

An activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working or in school

Something you regularly commit to.

Hobbies

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Multiple Choice

If you were interested in graphic design, which career would best align with your interest?

• Illustrator

• Musician

• Entrepreneur

• Counselor

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between the Skills Matcher and Interest Assessment education filters?

• There are no differences

• 
  The Interest Assessment uses the five career pathways as education filters: arts and communication; business, finance, and information technology; engineering and industrial technology; human services; and science and health. The tables are the same.

• The Interest Assessment uses the education filters: some high school, high school diploma or equivalent, some college, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree or higher. The table uses the same.

• 
  The Interest Assessment uses the five job zones from the O*NET for education filters, which include little or none, some, medium, high, and extensive preparation. The tables are the same.

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Open Ended

Which three areas did you test the strongest in? (Choose 3 from the following: Artistic, social, enterprising, investigative, realistic and conventional)

Multiple Select

Which experience or education filter did you use when searching for careers that aligned best with your interests? Select all that apply

• extensive preparation

• little or no preparation

• high preparation

• some preparation

• medium preparation

Open Ended

Out of the ten careers listed, which three do you feel would be the best fit for you? Be sure to review the hourly wages and outlook, too.