Exploring Careers that Involve Working with People: A Worksheet for Teens

Instructions

Answer the following questions about working with people in various job settings. Reflect on your thoughts and ideas as you fill out this worksheet.

1. List three jobs that involve working directly with people.

2. Why do you think it's important to have good communication skills in a job that involves teamwork?

3. Describe a situation in which you had to work with others to achieve a goal. What was your role, and how did you contribute?

4. What qualities do you believe are essential for someone who works with people? List at least five.

5. Imagine you are in a job where you have to deal with upset customers or clients. How would you handle such a situation? Explain your approach.

6. What is one job you would like to explore that involves working with people? Explain why.

7. How do you think technology has changed the way we interact with others in the workplace?