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Detective Career Exploration Activity

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Do you have what it takes to be a detective?

To find out follow these instructions:

Go to: https://www.cacareerzone.org/ip/

  1. Click on Start new interest profiler.
  2. Select either the mini or short version.
  3. Follow the directions.
  4. Write down your results for the six areas of interests a. Artistic b. Social c. Conventional d. Enterprising e. Investigative f. Realistic
  5. Click on view occupations
  6. Review the list and write down two careers that interest you.
  7. Click on each of them to view the details
  8. Do either of them require research, investigation, attention to detail, curiosity?
  9. Do you feel the interest profiler was accurate at determining your interests?

Sharpen Your Skills

Even if you don’t have the interests to be a good detective you can still learn how to be a detective.

Reflection

Now that you know what it takes to be a detective and have practiced solving mysteries. Would you consider a career as a detective? Why or why not?

If you are interested research the high school you will attend to see if they have a Public Services Pathway available.

Share what you have learned with a family member.