November Is National Career Development Month

 

You might still be in elementary school but it’s never too early to think and talk about future job or career opportunities.

What is the difference between a job or career? A job, or occupation, is something you do to earn money. A career is a long-term occupation that you do that often requires special training or education.

You probably don’t know exactly what you want to “be” or “do” when you grow up and that is OKAY!  Our ideas, skills, interests and plans can change throughout our whole life.

Career Development Month is a great time to begin exploring! Below are resources that might be helpful and fun. 

Learn more about yourself! 

Try a Career Interest Quiz or the Multiple Intelligence Surveys and think about how you learn and what skills and interests you have. This will help you begin to think about careers that match your style.

Career Interest Quiz– A picture career interest survey
Interest Survey – Simple
Interest Survey- Detailed
Strengths Survey– For Older Students

Career Videos for Jobs/Careers

Click on the links below to view videos (varying in length) of people sharing information about their jobs and careers.
A- Z Career Lab (PBS)
Career One Stop (Many different careers!)
Careers In A Flash (ASCA)
Curious Kids Career Video (Marine Biology, Artist/Sculptor, etc.)

More Exploration Websites & Activities  

EPIC Career Book Collection

Bitmoji Room

Career Clusters Explained

K-12

Kids Money Career Videos

Career Word Scramble

Word Search

Job & Career Notes Outlines

Sometimes it is helpful to keep a written log of job & careers that interest us. Here is a simple organizer to help you as you begin to explore:

Career Explore Video/Book Organizer– K and up!

Your career is not just a job; it’s a way to make a difference in the world.
Dare to dream big and work to achieve it.