CARINGS I-Opener Career Selector

Helping you choose the right career

Date First Name : : Age: Last Name: DoB (dd/mm/yy) : Affix Picture Here

Gender (M/F) : Address :

City/Town Phone E-mail

: : :

State: Mobile:

Pin Code:

Occupation : Father Current Level of Study: (Please tick Class 10 Class 11

Mother the appropriate box) Class 12

Spouse

UG

PG

Current Course/Stream of Study (e.g. Cl 12 (PCM/PCB), BCom (H), MSc (Chem) etc): ______________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Educational Background: Level Class 9 Class 10
(Prelims/Main)

Total %

School/College & Subjects

Yr. of Passing

Class 11 Class 12
(Prelims/Main)

Bachelors Degree PG Degree/ Dip Others Work Experience Details (if any): Organization: Field of further study interested in: Please List Your Key Concerns: 1) 2) Role: Total Work Exp:

3)

CARINGS
I-OPENER: CAREER SELECTOR

Part 1: CAREER EXPLORER

WELCOME TO THE I-OPENER: CAREER EXPLORER

The I-Opener: Career Explorer will help you explore what career to pursue.
If you have already made up your mind about a particular career, it may support your idea or suggest other possibilities. If you are uncertain about what career to pursue, this exercise will help you to locate a small group of occupations for further consideration. Most people find that doing this exercise is helpful and fun. The I-Opener: Career Explorer helps you find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work. It does this by asking you to answer questions that represent important interest areas. Your scores will help you identify your strongest work-related interests. Knowing your work interests can help you decide what kinds of jobs and careers you want to explore. If you follow the directions carefully, page by page, you should enjoy the experience. Dont rush; you will gain more by approaching the task thoughtfully. Use a lead pencil, so you can erase easily.

Your Career Daydreams

List below the career options you have considered while thinking about your future. List the careers you have thought about as well as those you have discussed with others. List your most recent career choice on Line 1 and work backwards to the earlier careers you have been attracted to or considered.

Career Options:
1. _________________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________________ 4. _________________________________________________________ 5. _______________________________________________________________

ACTIVITIES
Tick those activities you would like to do. Ignore those which you would dislike doing or would be indifferent to.

R
Fix electrical gadgets Repair cars Fix mechanical things Build things with wood Take a Technology Course (e.g., Industrial Design) Take a Mechanical Drawing Course Take a Woodworking course Take an Auto Mechanics course Work with an outstanding mechanic or technician Work outdoors Operate motorized machines or equipment Total No. of s

I
Read scientific books or magazines Work in a research office or laboratory Work on a scientific project Study a scientific theory Work with chemicals Apply mathematics to practical problems Take a Physics course Take a Chemistry course Take a Mathematics course Take a Biology course Study scholarly or technical problems Total No. of s

A
Sketch, draw, or paint Design furniture, clothing, or posters Play in a band, group, or orchestra Practice a musical instrument Create portraits or photographs Write novels or plays Take an Art course Arrange or compose music of any kind Work with a gifted artist, writer, or sculptor Perform for others, dance, sing, act, etc. Read artistic, literary, or musical articles Total No. of s 4

S
Meet important educators or therapists Read sociology articles or books Work for a charity Help others with their personal problems Study juvenile delinquency Read psychology articles or books Take a Human Relations course Teach in a high school Supervise activities for mentally ill patients Teach adults Work as a volunteer Total No. of s

E
Learn strategies for business success Operate my own service or business Attend sales conferences Take a short course on administration or leadership Serve as an officer of any group Supervise the work of others Meet important executives and leaders Lead a group in accomplishing some goal Participate in a political campaign Act as an organizational or business consultant Read business magazines or articles Total No. of s

C
Fill out income tax forms Add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers in business or book-keeping Operate office machines Keep detailed records of expenses Set up a record-keeping system Take an Accounting course Take a commercial Math course Take an inventory of supplies or products Check paperwork or products for errors or flaws Update records or files Work in an office Total No. of s

COMPETENCIES
Tick the activities you can do well or competently (ignore those you have never performed or perform poorly).

R
I have used wood shop power tools such as a power saw, lathe, or sander I can make a scale drawing I can change a cars oil or tire I have operated power tools such as a drill press, grinder, or sewing machine I can refinish furniture or woodwork I can make simple electrical repairs I can repair furniture I can use many carpentry tools I can make simple plumbing repairs I can build simple articles of wood I can paint rooms of a house or an apartment Total No. of s

I
I can use algebra to solve mathematical problems I can perform a scientific experiment or survey I understand the half-life of a radioactive element I can use logarithmic tables I can use a computer to study a scientific problem I can describe the function of the white blood cells I can interpret simple chemical formulae I understand why man-made satellites dont fall to earth I can write a scientific report I understand the Big Bang theory of the universe I understand the role of DNA in genetics Total No. of s

A
I can play a musical instrument I can participate in choral singing I can perform as a musical soloist I can act in a play I can understand and explain what I read I can do a painting, watercolor, or sculpture I can arrange or compose music I can design clothing, posters, or furniture I write stories or poetry well I can write a speech I can take attractive photographs Total No. of s 6

S
I find it easy to talk with all kinds of people I am good at explaining things to others I could work as an event organizer People seek me out to tell me their troubles I can teach children easily I can teach adults easily I am good at helping people who are upset or troubled I have a good understanding of social relationships I am good at teaching others I am good at making people feel at ease I am much better at working with people than with things or ideas Total No. of s

E
I know how to be a successful leader I am a good public speaker I can manage a sales campaign I can organize the work of others I am an ambitious and assertive person I am good at getting people to do things my way I am a good salesperson I am a good debater I can be very persuasive I have good planning skills I have some leadership skills Total No. of s

C
I can file correspondence and other papers I have held an office job I can accurately prepare and label large number of packages I can do a lot of paperwork in a short time I can operate electronic fax machine and printer I can keep account of my expenses and income I can keep accurate records of payment or sales I can enter information into a computer I can write business letters I can perform some routine office activities I am a careful and orderly person Total No. of s

OCCUPATIONS
This is an inventory of your feelings and attitudes about many kinds of work. Tick the occupations that interest or appeal to you (ignore the ones you dislike or find uninteresting).

R) Airplane Mechanic
Auto Mechanic Carpenter Truck Driver Surveyor Construction Inspector Radio Mechanic Locomotive engineer Machinist Electrician Farmer Helicopter Pilot Electronic Technician Welder Total R

S) Career Counselor
Sociologist High School Teacher Substance Abuse Counselor Juvenile Delinquency Expert Speech Therapist Marriage Counselor Clinical Psychologist Social Science Teacher Personal Counselor Youth Camp Director Social Worker Rehabilitation Counselor Playground Director Total S

I) Meteorologist
Biologist Astronomer Medical Lab. Technician Anthropologist Chemist Research Scientist Writer of Scientific Articles Geologist Botanist Scientific Research Worker Physicist Social Science Researcher Environmental Analyst Total I.

E) Buyer
Advertising Executive Manufacturers Representative Business Executive Master of Ceremonies Salesperson Real Estate Salesperson Department Store Manager Sales Manager Public Relations Executive TV Station Manager Small Business Owner Legislator Airport Manager Total E

A) Poet
Musician Novelist Actor/Actress Free-Lance Writer Musical Arranger Journalist Artist Singer Composer Sculptor/Sculptress Playwright Cartoonist Entertainer Total A

C) Bookkeeper
Budget Reviewer Certified Public Accountant Credit Investigator Bank Teller Tax Expert Inventory Counselor Computer Operator Financial Analyst Cost Estimator Payroll Clerk Bank Examiner Accounting Clerk Audit Clerk Total C 8

SELF-ESTIMATES
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with other people your own age. Give the most accurate estimate of how you see yourself. Circle the appropriate number and avoid giving yourself the same rating for all abilities.

A)

Mechanical Ability 7 6 5

Scientific Ability 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Artistic Ability 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Teaching Ability 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Sales Ability

Clerical Ability 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

High

7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Average

4 3 2

Low

B)

Manual Skills 7 6 5

Math Ability

Musical Ability 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Understanding Others 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Managerial Skills 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Office Skills 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

High

7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Average

4 3 2

Low

HOW TO ORGANISE YOUR ANSWERS

Start on page 4. Count the number of ticks for each group of Activities, Competencies, or Occupations on the lines below.

Activities (pg. 4-5)

_____ R

_____ I _____ I _____ I _____ I _____

_____ A _____ A _____ A _____ A _____

_____ S _____ S _____ S _____ S _____

_____ E _____ E _____ E _____ E _____

_____ C _____ C _____ C _____ C _____

Competencies (pg. 6-7)

_____ R

Occupations (pg. 8)

_____ R

Self-Estimates (pg. 9 A)
(What no. did you circle?)

_____ R _____

Self-Estimates (pg. 9 B)
(What no. did you circle?)

Total Scores
(Add the five R scores, the five I scores, the five A scores, etc.)

_____ R

_____ I

_____ A

_____ S

_____ E

_____ C

The letters with the three highest numbers indicate your Summary Code. Write your Summary Code below (If two scores are the same or tied, put both letters in the same box)

Summary Code

Highest

2nd

3rd

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CARINGS
I-OPENER: INTEREST PROFILER

Part 2: INTEREST PROFILER

HINTS FOR COMPLETING THE I-OPENER: INTEREST PROFILER

The I-Opener: Interest Profiler questions describe work activities that some people do at their jobs. Read each question carefully and decide whether or not you would like to do the activity.

TRY NOT TO THINK ABOUT:

( 1 ) whether you have enough education or training to perform the activity, or ( 2 ) how much money you would make performing the activity. SIMPLY THINK ABOUT WHETHER YOU WOULD LIKE OR DISLIKE PERFORMING THE WORK ACTIVITY. POINTS TO REMEMBER: ( 1 ) THIS IS NOT A TEST! There are no right or wrong answers to the questions. The goal is for you to learn more about your personal work-related interests. ( 2 ) THERE IS NO TIME LIMIT for completing the questions. Take your time.

HOW TO COMPLETE THE I-OPENER: INTEREST PROFILER

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS IN THE RIGHT ORDER! The work activity questions begin on the following page. It is important that you work from the top to the bottom in each column of questions! ( 1 ) Start with question #1 at the top of the first column and continue down the first column until you reach the bottom of the page. ( 2 ) Then go to the top of the second column and answer all the questions in that column until you reach the bottom of the page. ( 3 ) Continue to work down each column until you have finished all four pages of questions. Please be sure to complete all of the questions. 12

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU WORK FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM IN EACH COLUMN OF ITEMS!

1. Build kitchen cabinets

13. Operate a dairy farm

25. Monitor a machine on an assembly line

2. Guard money in an armored car

14. Lay brick or tile

26. Repair household appliances

3. Study space travel

15. Study the history of past civilizations

27. Develop a new medicine

4. Make a map of the bottom of an ocean

16. Study animal behavior

28. Plan a research study

5. Conduct a symphony orchestra

17. Direct a play

29. Write books or plays

6. Write stories or articles for magazines

18. Create dance routines for a show

30. Play a musical instrument

7. Teach an individual an exercise routine

19. Give CPR to someone who has stopped breathing

31. Teach children how to read

8. Perform nursing duties in a hospital

20. Help people with personal or emotional problems

32. Work with mentally disabled children

9. Buy and sell stocks and bonds

21. Sell telephone and other communication equipment

33. Sell merchandise over the telephone

10. Manage a retail store

22. Operate a beauty salon or barber shop

34. Run a stand that sells newspapers and magazines

11. Develop a spreadsheet using computer software

23. Use a computer program to generate customer bills

35. Keep accounts payable/receivable for an office

C
12. Proofread records or forms 24. Schedule conferences for an organization 36. Load computer software into a large computer network

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37. Drive a taxi cab

49. Raise fish in a fish hatchery

61. Assemble electronic parts

73. Paint houses

38. Install flooring in houses

50. Build a brick walkway

62. Drive a truck to deliver packages to offices and homes

74. Enforce fish and game laws

39. Study ways to reduce water pollution

51. Determine the infection rate of a new disease

63. Diagnose and treat sick animals

75. Conduct chemical experiments

40. Develop a new medical treatment or procedure

52. Study rocks and minerals

64. Study the personalities of world leaders

76. Conduct biological research

41. Perform comedy routines in front of an audience 42. Perform as an extra in movies, plays, or television shows 43. Teach an elementary school class

53. Write reviews of books or plays

65. Act in a movie

77. Draw pictures

54. Compose or arrange music

66. Dance in a Broadway show

78. Sing professionally

55. Supervise the activities of children at a camp

67. Perform rehabilitation therapy

79. Help elderly people with their daily activities

44. Give career guidance to people

56. Help people with familyrelated problems

68. Do volunteer work at a nonprofit organization

80. Teach children how to play sports

45. Give a presentation about a product you are selling 46. Buy and sell land

57. Sell compact disks and tapes at a music store

69. Manage the operations of a hotel

81. Sell candy and popcorn at sports events

58. Run a toy store

70. Sell houses

82. Manage a supermarket

47. Transfer funds between banks using a computer

59. Use a word processor to edit and format documents 60. Operate a calculator

71. Direct or transfer phone calls for a large organization 72. Perform office filing tasks

83. Compute and record statistical and other numerical data 84. Generate the monthly payroll checks for an office

48. Organize and schedule office meetings

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85. Operate a grinding machine in a factory

97. Perform lawn care services

109. Catch fish as a member of a fishing crew

121. Fix a broken faucet

86. Work on an offshore oil-drilling rig 87. Study the population growth of a city

98. Assemble products in a factory 99. Investigate crimes

110. Refinish furniture

122. Do cleaning or maintenance work 123. Study the structure of the human body

111. Examine blood samples using a microscope

88. Study whales and other types of marine life

100. Study the movement of planets

112. Investigate the cause of a fire

124. Develop psychological profiles of criminals 125. Design sets for plays

89. Perform stunts for a movie or television show

101. Conduct a musical choir

113. Paint sets for plays

90. Create special effects for movies

102. Act in a play

114. Audition singers and musicians for a musical show 115. Help families care for ill relatives

126. Announce a radio show

91. Help disabled people improve their daily living skills 92. Teach sign language to people with hearing disabilities 93. Manage a department within a large company

103. Help people who have problems with drugs or alcohol 104. Help conduct a group therapy session

127. Plan exercises for disabled patients

116. Provide massage therapy to people

128. Counsel people who have a life-threatening illness 129. Represent a client in a lawsuit

105. Sell refreshments at a movie theater

117. Start your own business

94. Sell a soft drink product line to stores and restaurants 95. Take notes during a meeting

106. Sell hair-care products to stores and salons

118. Negotiate business contracts

130. Negotiate contracts for professional athletes 131. Develop an office filing system 132. Keep records of financial transactions for an organization

107. Calculate the wages of employees 108. Assist senior level accountants in performing bookkeeping tasks

119. Type labels for envelopes and packages 120. Inventory supplies using a hand-held computer

96. Keep shipping and receiving records

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133. Maintain the grounds of a park

145. Spray trees to prevent the spread of harmful insects 146. Test the quality of parts before shipment 147. Invent a replacement for sugar

157. Operate a motorboat to carry passengers

169. Set up and operate machines to make products

134. Operate a machine on a production line 135. Develop a way to better predict the weather

158. Repair and install locks

170. Put out forest fires

159. Study the governments of different countries

171. Do laboratory tests to identify diseases 172. Study weather conditions 173. Edit movies

136. Work in a biology lab

148. Study genetics

160. Do research on plants or animals

137. Write scripts for movies or television shows 138. Write a song

149. Perform jazz or tap dance

161. Sing in a band

150. Direct a movie

162. Design artwork for magazines 163. Assist doctors in treating patients

174. Pose for a photographer

139. Teach disabled people work and living skills

151. Take care of children at a daycare center

175. Provide physical therapy to people recovering from an injury 176. Teach a high-school class

140. Organize activities at a recreational facility

152. Organize field trips for disabled people

164. Work with juveniles on probation

141. Be responsible for the operation of a company 142. Market a new line of clothing

153. Sell newspaper advertisements

165. Sell automobiles

177. Sell restaurant franchises to individuals 178. Sell computer equipment in a store 179. Stamp, sort, and distribute mail for an organization

154. Sell merchandise at a department store

166. Manage a clothing store

143. Record information from customers applying for charge accounts 144. Photocopy letters and reports

155. Record rent payments

167. Keep inventory records

156. Enter information into a database

168. Maintain employee records

180. Handle customers bank transactions

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ORGANISING YOUR ANSWERS

Count the number of Likes you filled in for each group of R, I, A, S, E & C questions on pages 1316 and fill in the table below.

SCORING TIP! It is important to make sure you count the number of LIKES correctly. Double-check your totals.

R Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 _____ _____ _____ _____

I _____ _____ _____ _____

A _____ _____ _____ _____

S _____ _____ _____ _____

E _____ _____ _____ _____

C _____ _____ _____ _____

Total Scores
(Add the four R scores, the four I scores, the four A scores, etc.)

_____ R

_____ I

_____ A

_____ S

_____ E

_____ C

The letters with the three highest numbers indicate your Summary Code. Write your Summary Code below (If two scores are the same or tied, put both letters in the same box)

Summary Code

Highest

2nd

3rd

Congratulations on completing CARINGS I-OPENER! you are now one step closer to finding your dream career.
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