My Interest Inventory: Uncovering My Superpowers!

Name: _________________________ Date: _____________

Part 1: What Do You Love To Do? (Your Passions)

Think about activities you enjoy, hobbies you have, or topics you love learning about. Rate how much you enjoy each activity on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = Not at all, 5 = Absolutely love it!).

1. Reading books/articles about a specific topic (e.g., science, history, fantasy, current events):
   
   
   
   Rating: _________

2. Creating things (e.g., art, music, writing, coding, building models):
   
   
   
   Rating: _________

3. Helping others or volunteering:
   
   
   
   Rating: _________

4. Solving puzzles or mysteries:
   
   
   
   Rating: _________

5. Working with numbers or data:
   
   
   
   Rating: _________

6. Being outdoors and exploring nature:
   
   
   
   Rating: _________

7. Working with technology or gadgets:
   
   
   
   Rating: _________

8. Performing or speaking in front of others:
   
   
   
   Rating: _________

9. Organizing or planning events/activities:
   
   
   
   Rating: _________

10. Learning new languages or about different cultures:
    
    
    
    Rating: _________

Other activities you love that aren't listed:

Part 2: What Are You Good At? (Your Strengths)

Think about tasks you excel at, skills you've developed, or compliments you often receive. (Check all that apply, or write in your own!)

• Problem-solving
• Creativity
• Communication (speaking)
• Communication (writing)
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Working with your hands
• Technical skills (computers, software)
• Empathy/Understanding others
• Critical thinking
• Organization
• Adaptability
• Research

Other strengths you have:

Part 3: Connecting Your Superpowers

1. List your Top 3 favorite activities from Part 1 (those with the highest ratings or ones you feel most passionate about):

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2. List your Top 3 strongest skills from Part 2:

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3. In your own words, describe your unique

Career Match-Up Activity

Instructions:

1. Form Groups: Work in your assigned small groups (3-4 students).
2. Share Your Superpowers: Each person in the group will share their top 2-3 passions and top 2-3 strengths identified in the Interest Inventory Worksheet. Discuss why these are your superpowers.
3. Brainstorm Careers: As a group, brainstorm different careers that you think would utilize each person's shared superpowers. Think broadly – don't limit yourselves to what you already know! Consider different industries and types of work.
   • Example: If a superpower is

My Career Superpower Reflection Journal

Name: _________________________ Date: _____________

Reflecting on Your Superpowers and Future

1. My Top Superpowers: Based on today's activities, what do you feel are your most significant personal superpowers (strengths and interests)? Why are these important to you?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Surprising Connections: Did anything surprise you today about how your strengths and interests could connect to different careers? Explain.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. A Career That Sparks Joy: Describe a career path that you find particularly interesting now, based on your superpowers. What aspects of this career appeal to you?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. Next Steps: What is one small step you can take this week to learn more about a career that aligns with your superpowers? (e.g., research online, talk to an adult, read a book).
   
   
   
   

5. Long-Term Vision: How do you imagine using your superpowers to make a positive impact in the future, regardless of the specific career?