After completing the Interests, Values and School Subject questionnaires it is time to put all these together. We will add a few more determining factors to decide what career choices would best fulfill your main interests, values, skills, preferences and physical capability.

Print out a copy of the Job Evaluation Chart for each of the 6 or fewer Interests that you double-checked. At the top of each copy, write the name of an Interest. Now complete each Job Evaluation Chart by writing a (+) for yes and (-) for no. Add the total number of pluses for each. The Interest with the highest number is your first job choice, 2nd highest number your 2nd job choice, etc.


JOB INTEREST: ______________________________

1. ___Interest: Would I like this kind of work well enough to do it as a career?
   
   
2. ___Values: Would I be able to satisfy my primary work values?
   
   
3. ___Skills and Abilities: Do I have the skills and abilities needed, or the potential to develop them?
   
   
4. ___Physical Capability: Am I physically able to do this kind of work?
   (TIP: Most Job Descriptions give the physical requirements for a job, e.g., ability to lift x pounds, ability to sit/stand for long periods of time, etc.)
   
   
5. ___Working Conditions: Could I tolerate the working conditions? (Hours, job stress, temperature, etc.)
   
   
6. ___Work Setting: Is this kind of work done in a setting I would like? (Examples: Would I enjoy working in a small cubicle without a window for 8 hours every day? Can I work alone or do I need the stimulation of working with others?)
   
   
7. ___Preparation: Am I able and willing to obtain the education and training required? Can I afford the time, money, and possible relocation?
   
   
8. ___Employment Opportunity: What are my chances of getting into this kind of work? Am I willing to compete for jobs?
   (TIP: Check the want-ad section of your newspaper for several weeks, especially on Sundays, noting the number of jobs in that field, salary offered, entry-level availability, etc. Also check the Internet for jobs in your city or state.)
   
   
9. ___Opportunity for advancement: What are my chances of getting higher level jobs in this field?
   (TIP: Ask people who work in this field, school counselors, friends -- and always ask during an interview. Rule of Thumb: Larger companies have more opportunities for advancement than small businesses.)
   
   
10. ___Licenses and Certificates: Am I willing to qualify for the licenses and certificates required?

1. 1st Choice: _______________________
   
2. 2nd Choice: ___________________________
   
3. 3rd Choice: ___________________________