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Student Career Comparison Worksheet

Help students compare multiple career directions using meaningful dimensions — not just salary or popularity.

Most people compare careers on the wrong dimensions: salary, prestige, or what peers think. This worksheet introduces a more meaningful comparison framework to help you make informed decisions.

The 3-Career Comparison Matrix

What interests me about this?
The specific tasks or outcomes
Natural Strengths
Which of my gifts align with this?
Required Skills
What hard/soft skills are mandatory?
Education / Training
What is the required pathway?
Daily Environment
Office, remote, outdoors, high-pressure?
Evidence I have
Why do I think I would like this?
Questions Remaining
What don't I know yet?