Free Career Interest Assessment Activity

According to a YouScience post-graduation readiness survey, 75% of high school graduates feel unprepared to make decisions about their college and career paths. Providing students with opportunities to explore potential careers not only prepares them for life after high school but also keeps them engaged with high-interest content.

This ready-to-use resource simplifies career exploration for students with a guided activity using CareerOneStop’s Interest Assessment. Designed to save you time and provide students with meaningful insight into their strengths and career paths, this resource supports smooth transition planning and fosters self-awareness.

What’s Inside this Free Career Exploration Activity

• Clear and easy-to-follow instructions.

• Google Slides with speaker notes and links to activities.

• Printable & digital response sheets for flexible classroom use.

• Sample student response (answer key)

By empowering students to identify their interests and explore potential careers, you’ll keep them focused and engaged, and ready to take their next steps toward adulthood.

This activity is an excerpt from Job Searching: Career Exploration, Job Hunting Skills, & Avoiding Scams, an engaging lesson packed with practical activities. Students will learn how to effectively search for jobs, where to look for opportunities, and how to protect their personal information throughout the process!

Note: The CareerOneStop Interest Assessment included in this lesson is used with permission from careeronestop.org. I am grateful for their generosity in providing this valuable tool to aid in student career exploration!