About this resource
Knowing what you enjoy and value can point to possible careers. This explorer helps young people list interests, strengths and values, brainstorm jobs that fit, research pathways and plan first steps such as work experience, volunteering or short courses.
Purpose
To help young people explore career possibilities that fit them.
Who it is for
Primary profession: Youth workers. Also relevant for educators and school support staff, NDIS providers and support coordinators.
Client or participant group: Young people aged about 14 to 25.
Practice setting: Youth services, schools and employment programs.
Suggested uses
- Career conversations
- Transition planning
- Employment programs
- School careers programs
Instructions for practitioners
- Encourage broad thinking before narrowing down.
- Challenge assumptions about what young people can do.
- Use career websites together.
- Plan a practical first step.
Instructions for clients or participants
- Write your interests and strengths.
- Brainstorm jobs.
- Choose a first step.
Accessibility considerations
Can be completed verbally or on a device.
Scope and limitations
An exploration tool. It is not a formal career assessment.
Research basis
Supported employment that focuses on rapid job search and ongoing support has strong evidence for helping people with serious mental illness find and keep work.
- Bond, G. R., Drake, R. E., & Becker, D. R. (2008). An update on randomized controlled trials of evidence-based supported employment. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 31(4), 280–290. https://doi.org/10.2975/31.4.2008.280.290
What is included
A 2-page printable A4 PDF, including a practitioner notes page with the research basis (version 1.0).
Originality
Original Practitioner Plus content: wording, activity structure, layout and icons were created for this resource. No third-party worksheets, illustrations or text were reproduced.
