Name that job.
They help animals stay healthy.
Veterinarian
You help a friend understand homework. What skill are you using?
Communication/teaching
You love drawing and doodling →
Artist/illustrator/graphic designer/animator
Teenagers dealing with anxiety or depression.
Therapist/school counselor/social worker
Doing this helps you learn more about a career by spending time with someone already working in it.
Job shadowing/mentoring
They help people understand and manage their feelings.
Counselor or therapist
Your friend snaps at you during a group project. Instead of snapping back, you take a breath and ask what’s really bothering them. This is an example of using what skill?
Conflict resolution/emotional control
You enjoy fixing things and figuring out how they work →
Engineer/mechanic/technician
Pets in the neighborhood are abandoned or mistreated.
Veterinarian/animal rescue worker/animal control officer
Joining these at school or in your community helps you build skills and meet people in your field of interest.
They study weather patterns and predict storms.
Meteorologist
You repair your sibling’s game controller without instructions. What skill are you using?
Problem-solving/technical skill
You love nature, being outdoors, and caring for the environment →
Park ranger/environmental scientist/conservation worker
Friends with chronic illnesses don’t have access to affordable healthcare.
Doctor/nurse practitioner/public health worker
Completing these can show you have knowledge and skills in a specific area, making you more desirable to employers.
Certifications/online courses/training
They write code to create apps and websites.
Software Developer
You create a mural that expresses an idea visually. What skill are you using?
Creativity/artistic skill
You love solving mysteries & watching crime shows →
Forensic investigator/detective
Teenagers in your city are being charged for crimes they didn’t commit due to misunderstandings.
Lawyer/defense attorney/paralegal/youth advocate
Writing one of these allows you to reflect on your skills, experiences, and career goals, and share them with future employers.
Resume/portfolio/personal statement
This person helps young people who get in trouble with the law by representing them in court and protecting their rights.
Juvenile Defense Attorney
Your group receives a confusing set of instructions for a project. Instead of panicking, you break the information down, spot what’s missing, ask the right questions, and figure out the real goal. What skill are you using?
Critical thinking
You enjoy helping people feel confident →
Cosmetologist/coach/counselor
Many teenagers want to create apps, but some apps can spread harmful content or fail to protect users’ privacy.
Software developer/app designer/UX designer
Reaching out to professionals, asking questions, and building relationships in your career field is called this.
Networking/informational interviewing/professional mentorship