Assessments
Identify & Research
Learn About Yourself? Take a test.
Career Inventory Assessments:
Major Clarity (WCPSS students only)
a career exposure and academic planning platform primarily used for grades 6-12, meant to promote active student engagement and exploration.
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Sign into your Wake ID Portal
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In the URL bar, type: Platform.majorclarity.com
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Scroll down until you see "Continue with Google"
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Using the left menu, select "Assessments"
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Take the 48-question "Personality Assessment"
Roadtrip Nation (Such a cool site!)
Answer two (2) questions about what interests you most and one question about what lights up your core. Then explore the careers that match.
Find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work. You may decide what kinds of careers
you might want to explore.
What kind of person are you? Are you Artistic? Social? Realistic? Investigative? Enterprising? Conventional?
Personality Assessments:
Aptitude Assessments
Learning Styles Inventory
Major Clarity Learning Styles Assessment
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Sign into your Wake ID Portal
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In the URL bar, type: Platform.majorclarity.com
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Scroll down until you see "Continue with Google"
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Using the left menu, select "Assessments"
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Take the 48-question "Personality Assessment"
Learn about careers that match your interests, personality, and abilities.
Additional Resources
It's a Family Affair!
Career planning is a process that involves students, parents, teachers, counselors, and the community.
The goal is to help students to make informed and thoughtful decisions about themselves and their future.
The planning process includes helping students develop and implement an individual career plan.
Start your planning TODAY!
Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Outlook)
Career planning resources for science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computing, and healthcare.
Learn about careers, find career information, and locate career resources and advice with CareerOneStop.
Career Outlook articles provide data and information on a variety of topics—including occupations and industries, pay and benefits, and more. These articles are helpful for students, career counselors, jobseekers, and others planning careers.
College Foundation of North Carolina
(CFNC) a free service of the State of North Carolina provided by a collaboration of Pathways (the NC Department of Public Instruction, the NC Community College System, the NC Independent Colleges and Universities and The University of North Carolina System), the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, and College Foundation, Inc. CFNC promotes access to North Carolina higher education and assists students with education planning, career planning, and applying and paying for college.
Making decisions about colleges and careers can seem overwhelming, especially when you are young. If you are feeling unprepared, know that you are not alone. We're here to help.
Learn How to Become wants you to succeed. Each career guide provides career seekers with in-depth data and information curated by experts in their fields. Learn how to nail an interview, find the perfect job, become a manager, transition to a new career and more.
a nonprofit organization committed to helping students, families, and schools navigate the higher education and student loan processes
A source for jobs and career opportunities. Search for jobs, read career advice from Monster's job experts, and find hiring and recruiting advice.
helps young adults plan their next steps by providing information on career goals, applying to the right college and military service opportunities.
NC Workforce Department of Commerce
Whether you’re a student fresh out of school, a veteran transitioning back to civilian life, a worker looking to make a change or any other kind of job seeker, you’ll find all the tools you need to help you land your next job in North Carolina right here.
has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!
makes finding a job faster and less painful with easy-to-use resume templates, professional resume writing services, a job search platform, and more.
Top jobs, top paying jobs, and more.
What does it mean to be Career Ready?
While there is no debate that a rigorous level of academic proficiency, especially in math and literacy, is essential for any post-high school endeavor, the reality is that it takes much more to be truly considered ready for a career.
Academic Skills + Employability Skills + Technical Skills = CAREER READY
Career readiness involves three major skill areas: core academic skills and the ability to apply those skills to concrete situations in order to function in the workplace and in routine daily activities; employability skills (such as critical thinking and responsibility) that are essential in any career area; and technical, job-specific skills related to a specific career pathway.
Source: ACTE-Association for Career and Technical Education
Career and Academic Planning
Planning
What CTE Courses Match My Career Interest?
What CTE Courses will a NC Community College give me credit for if I pass the class with at least a "B" and make a scaled-score "A" on the CTE Post Assessment?
Classes for NC Community College Credit
Create Your Career Map
(4Yr. Plan):
Have you considered taking College Credit Courses?
High School Career Planning
The Career Development Process involves the completion of a variety of activities geared to help students determine or confirm their desired life direction. This is the initial action that must be taken in order to select an appropriate career or college major.
The greatest challenge and the greatest need for career development programs occur at the high school level. The need is that graduation plans dictate certain educational selections that require guided reflection and decision-making. Mrs. Tyson is available to help all students through the career development process.
Step 1: Get to Know Yourself
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Identify interest, strengths, values, traits, and ambitions
Step 2: Exploring Options
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Research careers that align with interest
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Understand trends within the industry
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Research education and training requirements
Step 3: Get Focused
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Make decisions and set goals
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Develop an action plan
Step 4: Take Action
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Prepare resume
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Connect with employers
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Gain experience through work-based learning
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Refine workplace skills
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Reflect
How do you begin to decide which career is right for you?
Once you have completed self-assessments, it's time to explore career options. Below are some tips on how to explore careers.
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Exploring Careers Online. There are hundreds of online resources for you to check out. Take a look at the Career Resources below to get started.
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Informational Interviews. Consider scheduling some interviews with people who have jobs that you find interesting.
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Job Shadowing. Spend either a day or half-day observing a career professional and learn what a typical day entails. You can learn a lot about a career and industry through observation and asking the right questions.
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Internships. Many WCPSS high school have internship programs, including Wake Forest High School. Students have the opportunity to take on projects and gain valuable work experience through internships. Internships look great on your resume!
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Summer Programs. Consider using some of your time to participate in a summer enrichment program. Plan ahead and apply early since many programs have limited enrollment and fill up quickly.
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Part-Time Jobs. Whether it's a summer job or a part-time job during the school year, part-time employment is a great way to gain work experience and explore careers.
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Volunteering. Many organizations offer volunteer opportunities. Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and gain work experience and explore careers. Volunteer activities also look great on your college and scholarship applications.
Contact Mrs. Tyson in Room 226 to help you get started exploring careers today!