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Seniors ~ First Assignment

As discussed in class today, your first assignment is to write a 250-word self-assessment. What do you think you'd like to do later in life? What are your talents? Where would you like to live? What's most important to you? What kind of work environment are you most comfortable in? All of these questions and many more come up when you start considering what career you'd like to pursue. This reflective essay is informal, but please type and format according to MLA.

Second, go to College Board's site and explore their section on Careers and Degree Programs. Print out the page that seems closest to your ideal job/career.

Finally, if you need some help getting started, you might want to try one of the many "career aptitude" tests that are out there. Be aware that some of these sites require registration and/or a fee.

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