1. Lesson 1.1 “Your Interests and Values”
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Lesson 1.1 “Your Interests and Values”
STEP 1: Read
STEP 2: Define
STEP 3: Review
ECD - NCSCOS 6158
Unit A: Who Am I and What Can I Become?
READ
DEFINE
REVIEW
Read to Discover
What Interests You and the Link Between Your Interests and Different Careers
In your Exploring Careers Textbook
Read pages 2, 3, 4, 5
Define the Key Terms Vocabulary on page 2.
Interests
Technology
Interest Inventory
Values
Work Values
Economic Values
Review your Knowledge
On Page 8
Check Your Understanding:
Answer Questions
2 and 3 and
Critical Thinking Questions 4, 5 and 6
Complete your notes using the next slide. Click here.
RDR Lesson 1.1
Adapted from Exploring Careers Textbook - Kelly-Plate, J., & Volz-Patton, R. (2004). Exploring Careers (4th ed.). Woodland Hills, CA: Glencoe.

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1.02 Understand personality and learning styles.
Matching Careers
and Personality Types
Do you know your Personality Type? RIASEC Review
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RIASEC
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3. Click here to learn more about the Realistic Personality type.
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Realistic
The R type usually has mechanical and athletic abilities and likes to work with things more than people.
Possible Careers
Auto mechanic
Aircraft controller
Surveyor
Electrician
Farmer
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4. Click here to learn more about the Investigative Personality Type
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Investigative
The I type usually has math and science abilities, and likes to work alone and to solve problems.
Possible Careers
Biologist
Chemist
Physicist
Geologist
Anthropologist
Laboratory Assistant
Medical Technician
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5. Click here to learn more about the Artistic personality type.
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Artistic
The A type usually has artistic skills, enjoys creating original work, and has a good imagination.
Possible Careers
Composer
Musician
Stage Director
Dancer
Interior Decorator
Actor
Writer
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6. Click here to learn more about the Social personality type.
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Social
The S type usually likes to be around other people, and likes to help others with their problems.
Possible Careers
Teacher
Speech Therapist
Religious Worker
Counselor
Clinical
Psychologist
Nurse
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7. Click here to learn more about the Enterprising personality type.
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Enterprising
The E type usually has public speaking abilities, an interest in money and politics and influence.
Possible Careers
Buyer
Sports Promoter
Television Producer
Business Executive
Salesperson
Travel Agent
Supervisor
Manager
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8. Click here to learn more about the Conventional personality.
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Conventional
The C type has clerical and math abilities, likes to work indoors, and likes to organize things.
Possible Careers
Banker
Bookkeeper
Financial Analyst
Radio Dispatcher
Secretary
Tax Expert
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9. RIASEC Personality Types Review
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RIASEC Personality Types Review
Realistic
Social
The R type usually has mechanical and athletic abilities and likes to work with things more than people.
The S type usually likes to be around other people, and likes to help others with their problems.
Investigative
Enterprising
The I type usually has math and science abilities, and likes to work alone and to solve problems.
The E type usually has public speaking abilities, an interest in money and politics and influence.
Conventional
Artistic
The A type usually has artistic skills, enjoys creating original work, and has a good imagination.
The C type has clerical and math abilities, likes to work indoors, and likes to organize things.
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RDR Lesson 1.1
Presentation developed by Sandra Staton, Business Education Teacher, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools