Feeling stuck? Unsure of what to do next or how to start?
Explore the links on this page to help you discover the path that’s right for you.
For Career Mentoring make an appointment or visit Mrs. Walworth in Room A255.
Availability: During the TMHS school day, Tiger Blocks or After School by appointment.
mwalworth@thompsonpublicschools.org
Skills and Interests Assessments
Interest Assessment - What are your interests? What careers align what them? Take the assessment!
O'Net Profiler Quiz - What do you like to do? This simple quiz can help you find relatable careers.
Personality Test - Personality Types often align with specific careers. What is your type? What jobs would you be good at?
My Future Pathway Quiz - Short quiz that can help you choose a career pathway.
Work Values Matcher - Understanding your personal work values can help you make better career and employment decisions,
USAJobs Career Explorer - Career exploration for federal government jobs. Take a 32 question quiz to explore government positions.
Health Career Interest Assessments
Healthcare Explorer - Explore healthcare careers based on schooling required and desired income
Health Career Test - Free. When you get to the Paypal screen, select ‘no thanks.’ Scroll down to see your answers. Email account isn’t required for results.
Which healthcare career is right for me? - A quick quiz will provide career ideas in healthcare fields.
Career Exploration
My Next Move - Easy to use website that can help you find a career by industry, skill set, and interests.
CT Dept of Labor Career Paths - A guide to career strategies, job advice, education, training, wages, job descriptions and resources.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - The Department of Labor Statistics' Database features a wide range of jobs,
including details on salaries, required training, and more!
Careers by Personality Type - Once you know your personality type, visit this page, click on your type, and explore potential
careers and majors that may be a good fit for you.
CareerOneStop - A valuable resource to help you find info on jobs and their required training.
Big Futures by Collegeboard - Collegeboard is always a helpful site. Search for careers by name, or just scroll and explore.
Career Outlook Featured Articles - Are you curious about a job? This is the place to learn more! Every job imaginable has an article here!
MyFuture - Mapping your Future - From education and employment to Military service and everything in between - explore and connect with the resources to help you succeed.
American Job Center - Connecticut - FREE in person job exploration and support as well as online resources. Learn how to write a great cover letter, create a powerful resume that gets you interviews, and conduct effective job searches.
CT Job and Career Connection - Find and learn about an occupation, search for training, and jobs.
CT Career Paths - Online booklet of hundreds of career options and outlook in Connecticut. Published by the CT. Dept of Labor.
USAJobs - Government - Are you interested in a government position?
Government Internship Finder - The federal government offers paid and unpaid internships, scholarships and other opportunities for current students.
Apprenticeship Information - An apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and nationally-recognized credentials.
Career Planning Worksheets
SMART GOALS - A goal without a plan is a wish! Use this worksheet to creatively plan your career goals.
All about YOU! - This mini personal assessment worksheet will help you dig down into what your interests and skills are.
Helpful Resources
Job Seeker Resources - Resumes, interviews, cover letters, networking and negotiating information.
YouthRules - USDOL - Know your rights as a teenager in the workforce. At what age can you work? What trades are you allowed in?