This Compass TOOL will help you explore career pathways and work. Please make sure you complete this worksheet before you attend the Careers EXPO. It will give you a headstart to target what you might explore there.

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Compass TOOL

IS THIS YOU?

YOU ENJOY REAL ACTIVITIES AND PRACTICAL TASKS• You like sports, the outdoors, hands on activities

• You like learning by real experiences, doing things rather than theory, watching and practicing tasks

• You do well in subjects that are practical and hands on-you have strengths and abilities in these

• You like assessment tasks where you can be active, demonstrate or make something

YOU ENJOY KNOWLEDGE AND LEARNING • You like gathering information, dealing with theories or numbers,

solving problems

• You do well in the sciences and maths, you like learning by investigation

• You prefer to deal with facts, use calculations

• You prefer answers in assessments that are formula based (not opinions) and clear cut.

YOU ENJOY CREATING AND DESIGNING THINGS• You like performing or expressing yourself

• You like new or innovative ideas

• You do well in the subjects where you can be original and use your imagination

• You like subjects or activities related to design, theatre, music, film performance or writing

• You prefer assessments where you can do a creative project

YOU ENJOY PEOPLE AND HELPING OTHERS• You like languages, or learning about people, their cultures and their

behaviours

• You like subjects where you can express opinions and ideas, work with others

• You like talking, writing and explaining

• You prefer assessment tasks where you can give your views and ideas on interesting topics

YOU ENJOY LEADING AND INFLUENCING PEOPLE • You like business oriented subjects, and can be good with numbers

• You like subjects where you can see how the work applies to the real world

• You prefer facts to opinions

• You prefer assessment tasks where you can report information briefly and clearly

YOU ENJOY ORGANISING AND WORKING WITH DATA • You like real world subjects, and information technology

• You like subjects where accuracy and precision are required

• You prefer facts to opinions, numbers to ideas

• You prefer assessment tasks there are precise tasks and answers

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READ EACH OF THE SECTIONS AND THINK WHICH ONE IS MOST AND LEAST LIKE YOU

LOOK AT THE MATCHING SKILLS SECTION BELOW RATE YOURSELF

CIRCLE THE PRACTICAL SKILLS YOU’D LIKE TO LEARN (AND USE)

building, construction, mechanical, engineering, � xing, planning, problem solving, testing, servicing, inspecting, decision-making, operating, driving, transporting, � ying, farming, growing, planting, breeding, � ying, sports performance, cooking, cateringAdd your own:

CIRCLE THE TECHNICAL & SCIENTIFIC SKILLS YOU’D LIKE TO LEARN (AND USE)

analysing, calculating, problem solving, experimenting, investigating, observing, modelling, engineering, testing, recording, researching, reporting, interpreting, diagnosing, examining, prescribing, designing technical systems, writing code, programmingAdd your own:

CIRCLE THE CREATIVE SKILLS YOU’D LIKE TO LEARN (AND USE)

drawing, designing, painting, photographing, creating, acting, singing, dancing, performing, writing, composing, styling, carving, media and graphic design, gaming design, presenting, communicating, entertaining, directing, producingAdd your own:

CIRCLE THE PEOPLE SKILLS YOU’D LIKE TO LEARN (AND USE)

helping, advising, counselling, teaching, interviewing, coaching, instructing, demonstrating, training, co-ordinating, enforcing, controlling, protecting, greeting, accommodating, caring for, nursingAdd your own:

CIRCLE THE ENTERPRISING SKILLS YOU’D LIKE TO LEARN (AND USE)

leading, managing, motivating, selling, in� uencing, promoting, marketing, decision-making, negotiating, supervising, organising, analysing, project managing, consulting, business and � nance skills, small business management, entrepeneurshipAdd your own:

CIRCLE THE DETAILED SKILLS YOU’D LIKE TO LEARN (AND USE)

assessing, calculating, analysing numbers and data, administering, recording, checking, organising, problem solving, designing network systems, drafting, computing, � nancial skills, working with precise tasksAdd your own:

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THIS IS EXACTLY LIKE ME

NOTHING AT ALL LIKE ME

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THIS IS EXACTLY LIKE ME

NOTHING AT ALL LIKE ME

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THIS IS EXACTLY LIKE ME

NOTHING AT ALL LIKE ME

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THIS IS EXACTLY LIKE ME

NOTHING AT ALL LIKE ME

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THIS IS EXACTLY LIKE ME

NOTHING AT ALL LIKE ME

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THIS IS EXACTLY LIKE ME

NOTHING AT ALL LIKE ME

USE EACH NUMBER ONLY ONCE!CIRCLE AS MANY AS YOU LIKE, BUT KEEP IT SENSIBLE, YOU DON’T WANT TO END UP WITH TOO MANY!

Agriculture, Horticulture, Construction, Defence, Trades, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Sports, Distribution and Logistics, Infrastructure

Science and Research, Computing and IT, Civil/Structural Engineering, Surveying, Medicine and Health Services, Food Technology

Graphic Arts, Web Design, Media Communications, Entertainment, Film, Theatre, Architecture, Interior Design

Social Services, Health Services, Tourism, Hotels and Restaurants, Government Agencies, Education, Hairdressing and Beauty Services

Advertising, Marketing, Retail, Public Relations, Operations Management, General Management, Law and Finance, Sales, Own Business, Property

Banking and Finance, Accountancy, Travel Services, Health Administration, Business Administration, Information Technology, Logistics

✔WHO SHALL I VISIT? DONEIN INDUSTRIES LIKE

TO VISIT AT THE SORT IT CAREER EXPOLIST THE BUSINESSES AND TRAINING PROVIDERS THAT MATCH YOUR INTERESTS THAT YOU IDENTIFIED IN THE WORK SHEET

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