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Career Progress Interest Profiler

When we are interested in something, we are motivated to become more knowledgeable or skilful in that area. So, choosing a career direction in an area that you are interested in makes good sense.

A person’s best suited career could be in an area they’ve never considered.

But how do you, a young person, find such options?

Creating a profile of your career interests is a good start in the process of choosing a career path. It won't choose your path for you, but it should draw your attention to some realistic possibilities, many of which you may never have considered before.

The Career Progress Interest Profiler is designed to help you discover your career interests, and then compares your results with those of thousands of others in hundreds of occupations. People with similar profiles often follow similar career paths, so it's a good place to start, and often a good opportunity to re-affirm your thoughts.

Which career pathway is right for you?

Answer the statements quickly - there are no wrong or right choices. It's therefore best to choose the option that first comes to mind. 

Would you like working with numbers, such as counting, measuring, making budgets or keeping track of schedules?

Have you ever written poems, stories, or songs for fun or to express your feelings?

I make an effort to keep my school notes and books neat and orderly.

I enjoy working together with others to solve problems.

Would you prefer reading an educational article or watching a YouTube video about science like space, the human body or technology instead of entertainment?

Do you find ways to be creative even when you don't have access to art supplies, instruments, or technology?

I feel happy when I help others solve personal or family problems.

I like organising group activities to help others; like fundraisings, food or clothes drives.

Would you?

  1. Like to lead a team to complete a school or community project?

2. Enjoy organising a fundraiser, campaign, or an event for a something you care about?

I feel happy when I solve other people’s problems. People often come to me with their problems or ask for my advice.

Would you be excited to share your creative work with others, like in a school performance, online, or in an exhibition?

Do you agree with any of these statements below?

I want to make my community better by working directly with people.

I want to make my community a better place through service.

I notice when people spend too much on goods or services and want to offer cheaper solutions.

Do you feel comfortable speaking with people from different ages or backgrounds?

I enjoy watching science, You tube videos or discovery documentaries, like those about space, animals, or medicine.

Do you like participating in school or home projects that involve building or making things with your hands?

I would like to offer a product or service that is currently missing in my neighbourhood.

Would you like to organise supplies or materials for a school event, club or a meeting?

I would gladly help teachers, club or church patrons to keep records of attendance, notes, minutes, the calendar, agendas and meetings.

I like goal-setting and tracking my success.

Do you enjoy handling money carefully or keeping track of how you spend?

Do you like double-checking your work to make sure everything is correct?

Would you enjoy helping run a student club by keeping records or writing reports?

Would you enjoy installing solar panels or learning about electricity for homes?

Would you rather figure something out on your own than be told the answer right away?

Do you think you're good at expressing yourself through art, music, or writing - even without formal training?

When you don’t understand something in class, do you try to research or learn more on your own?

Do you enjoy convincing others to see things your way or to support your ideas?

Do you hope to one day have a job where you can create, design, or perform?

Do you enjoy using data (numbers, graphs, facts) to understand a situation better, like how to save money, deciding a college or measure farm/stock yields?

I would like to use natural or local resources to start a business e.g. use natural herbs or plants to create a product.

Do you feel comfortable doing physical work outdoors, like clearing fields, carrying, lifting, or cleaning?

Do you like following a clear routine or schedule every day?

I believe technology and mobile phones can help grow businesses e.g., using WhatsApp, mobile payments, online sales.

Do you like following a clear routine or schedule every day or doing tasks that require attention to detail, like checking if all the answers on a form or answer sheet are filled?

Would you be interested in learning how to use machines in a workshop, bootcamp or factory?

Do you enjoy finding patterns or connections in numbers, events, or natural things?

I am interested in offering helpful services to people in my school or community e.g., tutoring, delivery, fixing things.

Are you now or ever been a part of any school or community group related to music, dance, drama, or visual arts?

I am interested in a future where I can help people improve their lives.

Do you enjoy helping fix broken furniture or home equipment in your neighborhood or do you like to troubleshoot or repair equipment?

I love drawing, painting, or creating visual art with all kinds of materials like clay/mud, pencils, paint, charcoal, old newspapers/magazines or other recycled paper.

Do you enjoy helping classmates with math or science problems?

Would you enjoy working in an office someday, helping organise and systemising information and records?

I love acting in plays and drama club, storytelling, or mimicking characters.

Do you enjoy growing plants, farming, or taking care of animals?

Do you like listening to music and sometimes imagine creating your own?

I enjoy fixing broken electronic devices like radios, TVs, refrigerators, or mobile phones?

I am interested in science subjects like biology, chemistry, or physics - even when they’re difficult.

Would you be interested in learning plumbing, electrical, machinery, carpentry, or welding?

I can think of a way to turn our local tradition, skill, or craft into a small business opportunity.

I would like to learn how to drive or repair motorbikes, cars, or tractors.

Do you look up to people who make discoveries or work in science and technology fields?

I have always enjoyed finding out how things work, even if I have to take them apart or research them online or in books?

Would you like to work in a job where you can see the physical results of your work every day? Do you enjoy solving practical, real-world problems?

I like solving puzzles, riddles, or brain teasers, especially ones that require logical thinking.

I feel good when I support someone who is sad or going through a hard time.

I am interested in solving everyday problems in my community.

I enjoy fixing or building things; I would like to help build houses or other structures in my community.

I feel inspired by entrepreneurs or hardworking people in my community.

I enjoy talking with younger children and helping them learn.

When I have free time, I prefer doing something creative rather than something practical or logical.

Have you ever volunteered to help at school, church, a clinic, or in your neighbourhood?

Do you enjoy thinking of ways to start a small business, like selling snacks, crafts, or services?

Do you like working with numbers, such as calculating budgets or keeping track of money?

Have you ever wondered how diseases are cured or how doctors diagnose illness, and wanted to learn more about it? Do you enjoy asking questions about how things work in nature, like why it rains or how plants or animals grow?

Do you sort and arrange your items, like books, clothes, school papers or other personal things?

Would you like a job involving animals or farming?

I offer to help classmates with schoolwork when they are struggling?

Do you believe that art and creativity can help bring change or tell important stories in your community?

Have your friends, family or teachers ever complimented your creative work (drawings, songs, designs, performances)?

Have you ever tried to do a small science experiment at home or school, just to see what would happen?

I would like to teach people in my community skills like small business, farm or home management.

I love working with tools like hammers, screwdrivers, axe or pliers.

Would you be interested in helping organise a business, like recording sales and inventory, sorting supplies or filing or filling out documents?

In future, I would you like to become a teacher, nurse, religious teacher or a community worker.

Can you easily come up with new ideas or imagine different ways to solve a problem or tell a story?

I am interested in using waste materials to create new products.