HEALTHCARE CAREER INVENTORY

For each question, answer with the following numbers on the EXCEL answer sheet.

2 = Very true for me1 = Mostly true for me0 = Does not describe me

Question #1

I like to work with animals, tools or machines.

Question #2

I like to study and solve math or science problems.

Question #3

I like to do creative activities like art, drama, crafts, dance, music, or creative writing.

Question #4

I like to do things where I can help people: like teaching, applying first aid, or giving information.

Question #5

I like persuade people, and can usually get them to agree with me.

Question #6

I keep accurate records-- like an organized planner or school binder.

Question #7

Compared to others my age, I have good skills working with tools, machines or animals.

Question #8

I enjoy and learn from science lab experiments.

Question #9

Compared to others my age, I have good artistic abilities—creative writing, drama, crafts, music, or art.

Question #10

Compared to others my age, I am good at teaching others, giving advice to people, or giving information.

Question #11

Compared to others my age, I am good at leading a group.

Question #12

I like to create graphs or charts from numbers or statistics.

Question #13

I am athletic, play a sport, and like to be physically active.

Question #14

I enjoy crossword puzzles and board games.

Question #15

I value the creative arts—like drama, music, art or the works of creative writers.

Question #16

I express myself clearly and am usually the one to lead a group discussion.

Question #17

I would like to start my own business and meet important people.

Question #18

Design computer games and programs.

Question #19

Operate heavy machinery like tractors, excavators, snowcats, cranes or forklifts.

Question #20

I enjoy playing a strategic game like chess.

Question #21

I am artistic, imaginative, or original.

Question #22

I like to do volunteer work and service projects.

Question #23

I would enjoy running for class officer.

Question #24

My hobbies include writing family history and in journals.

Question #25

I love nature and like to work outdoors.

Question #26

I am interested in working to preserve endangered species.

Question #27

I like to work on crafts or take photographs.

Question #28

I would like to help solve social problems like homelessness or addiction in my community.

Question #29

I enjoy following the value of my money in savings and banking accounts.

Question #30

I would like to work after school to save money.

Question #31

I would like to set up the sound system for a dance or concert.

Question #32

I am precise, scientific, and intellectual. I enjoy thinking through solutions to problems.

Question #33

I can play a musical instrument and enjoy performing in front of people.

Question #34

People consider me helpful, friendly, and trustworthy.

Question #35

I am energetic, self-confident and ambitious.

Question #36

I am orderly and like to work within a system that has clear rules and procedures.

For the next set of questions, look at the occupation given. For each occupation:

2 = definitely interesting1 = might be interesting0 = doesn’t sound interesting

Question #37

Engineer or an Equipment Designer

Question #38

Anesthesiologist (a doctor that keeps people safely asleep while surgery is performed)

Question #39

Architect (designs buildings)

Question #40

Emergency Medical Technician

Question #41

Food Services Manager

Question #42

Computer Operator

Question #43

Firefighter

Question #44

Dentist

Question #45

Photographer

Question #46

Psychologist

Question #47

Office Manager

Question #48

Police Dispatcher

Question #49

Dental Assistant

Question #50

Physician / Doctor

Question #51

Illustrator (creates drawings or graphics for books, magazines, or posters)

Question #52

Nurse or Nurse’s Aide

Question #53

Translator or Interpreter

Question #54

Administrative Assistant

Now look to your EXCEL answer sheet. Answer the questions you see on the bottom half of the answer sheet!