Finding the right career is very important especially with the unemployment rate on the increase everywhere. A career finder questionnaire is used to find information that helps one in finding the right career for them. A career finder questionnaire asks respondents questions whose answers can be used to help them find the right career and avoid making mistakes when it comes to career choice. Career finder questionnaires are given to people just about to make choices about their careers for example high school graduates just about to choose subjects that might affect their careers in the future. Below is an example;
Career Finder Questionnaire
PERSONAL DETAILS
First name Middle name Last name
______________ _______________ _____________
Age
Below 18 _____
18-24 _____
24-45 _____
Above 45 _____
What is your current employment status?
Permanent employment _______ Part time employment _________ Unemployed _______ Self employment _______ Student _______
If you are currently employed, answer the following questions;
a.Do you love your work?
b.What part of your work do you find most interesting?
__________________________________________
Education level
High school graduate __________
Graduate ________
Post graduate ______
Other ______
Where would you love to work?
- i. With government _____
- ii. In the private sector ______
- iii. In self employment ______
How would you describe yourself?
- i. Outgoing _____
- ii. Creative _____
- iii. Analytical ____
- iv. Shy _____
- v. Reserved _____
In what environment would you love to work?
- i. Outdoors where I can interact with nature _______
- ii. In a quiet office alone ________
- iii. In a busy place with interesting people _______
- iv. In a lab _______
What do you prefer working with?
- i. People ______
- ii. Things ______
- iii. Information ______
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