Guided Career Research
Directions: Read and answers all of the questions below. After you are finished, save this document and
upload into Canvas before the due date. One and two sentence responses will result in the deduction of
points for this assignment. Do not copy and paste information in sections where you are asked to describe
information in your own words.
Explore Your Talents
From CliftonStrengths Assessment.
1. List your top two (2) Signature Themes in the space provided.
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2. Find top two (2) signature themes in your signature theme report. For each theme, select
two (2) different observations or suggestions that you think will help you identify or affirm
your career choice. Why will this be helpful to you?
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Explore Your Strength Profiles
From the HIGH5 Test
3. What are your 5 strength profiles according to your results from the HIGH5 Test?
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Connect the Dots - Talents, Interests, & Values Reflection
4. Think about your future career and degree/major. Do your assessment results align with
your future career and educational goals?
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Explore Two Careers
5. What two careers are you interested in exploring? Consider two distinct careers and/or
positions.
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*Already sure about one career? Research two different paths under a career umbrella (e.g. pediatric and
oncologist nursing)
*Unsure about your career? Review the list of suggested careers in My Career Planner under “Career
Match” and select careers that seem interesting.
Research Career #1: Using Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center
Directions: Use Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (from Valencia’s library database) available in
the module to respond to questions 1-7. If you cannot find your exact career, click here to Ask a
Librarian to chat, text or email your question.
1. Provide the name (or title) of the article you selected in Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center
and the link to the article: (If you cannot find an article with the same title as your career, select
one that is closely related.)
Name or title of the article: Click here to enter text.
2. What is the salary range for this career (position)?
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3. In your own words, describe the career (position), including details about the job functions
and/or tasks. (Minimum of 75 words to include specific examples and details from the articles.)
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4. What skills, personality traits, and experience are required of individuals in this position?
Discuss the skills, personality traits, and experience in a paragraph.
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5. Is there a minimum degree (bachelors, master’s, or doctoral) required for this profession?
No
Yes
If yes, what minimum degree is required? Include the degree level (example: associates,
bachelors, master’s, or doctoral) and degree name (example: Psychology or Biomedical
Sciences).
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6. In your own words, describe the job outlook and job prospects for this career?
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7. In your own words, describe the work environment and work schedule for individuals in
this profession.
Research Career #2: Using Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center
Directions: Use Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (from Valencia’s library database) available in
the module to respond to questions 8-14. If you can’t find your career, click here to Ask a
Librarian to chat, text or email your question.
8. Provide the name (or title) of the article you selected in Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center
and the link to the article: (If you cannot find an article with the same title as your career, select
one that is closely related.)
Name or title of the article: Click here to enter text.
9. What is the salary range for this career (position)?
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10. In your own words, describe the career (position), including details about the job functions
and/or tasks. (Minimum of 75 words to include specific examples and details from the articles.)
Click here to enter text.
11. What skills, personality traits, and experience are required of individuals in this position?
Discuss the skills, personality traits, and experience in a paragraph.
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12. Is there a minimum degree (bachelors, master’s, or doctoral) required for this profession?
No
Yes
If yes, what minimum degree is required? Include the degree level (example: associates,
bachelors, master’s, or doctoral) and degree name (example: Psychology or Biomedical
Sciences).
Click here to enter text.
13. In your own words, describe the job outlook and job prospects for this career?
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14. In your own words, describe the work environment and work schedule for individuals in
this profession.
Connect the Dots: Career Research Reflection
15. How has researching your future career changed or affirmed your perspective on your
current career goals?
