[...]... help guide you to career ideas in the next chapter Take a Trip! Next stop: explore Cruise down the career idea highway and find out about a variety of career ideas that are especially appropriate for people who like sports Use the Skill Set chart at the beginning of each career profile to match your own interests with those required for success on the job Once you've identified a career that interests... with words and pictures that create a vivid image of what you’d most like your future career to be Special note: Just for now, instead of actually naming a specific career, describe what your ideal career would be like In places where the name of the career would be used, leave a blank space like this For instance: For people who want to become rich and famous, being a _ is the way to... others ❑ I’d like to work with lots of people all day long ❑ I’d prefer to work alone most of the time ❑ I’d like to work as part of a team ❑ I’d like to work with people I might choose as friends ❑ I’d like to work with babies, children, or teenagers, ❑ I’d like to work mostly with elderly people ❑ I’d like to work mostly with people who are in trouble ❑ I’d like to work mostly with people who are ill... Watch for Signs Along the Way Road signs help drivers figure out how to get where they want to go They provide clues about direction, road conditions, and safety Your career road signs will provide clues about who you are, what you like, and what you do best These clues can help you decide where to look for the career ideas that are best for you Complete the following statements to make them true for. .. end of each career profile For an extra challenge, follow the instructions for the Try It Out activities Make a Sporty Detour! Here’s your chance to explore up-and-coming opportunities in athletics and fitness as well as the related fields of recreation, sports information, and athlete representation Just when you thought you’d seen it all, here come dozens of sports ideas to add to the career mix Charge... enjoy the most (This is the secret ingredient for finding work that’s perfect for you.) 3 TO USE THIS BOOK HOW - Explore ways to match your interests and abilities with career ideas - Experiment with lots of different ideas until you find the ideal career (It’s like trying on all kinds of hats to see which ones fit!) Use this book as a road map to some exciting career destinations Here’s what to expect... most likely to enjoy Remember it and look for career ideas with a Skill Set that matches yours most closely You’ll find a Skill Set box at the beginning of each career profile in the following section 26 AKE A TRIP! T Cruise down the career idea highway and enjoy in-depth profiles of some of the interesting options in this field Keep in mind all that you’ve discovered about yourself so far Find the careers... through the other ideas exploration is the name of this game If becoming a professional athlete is your dream and you’ve got the talent, then go for it with all you’ve got But remember, playing sports is only one way to make a living in the multibillion dollar sports industry Make sure that you also have a full understanding of all the exciting ways to build a career around sports Even those who do make... book is a great idea for kids who want to go after life in a big way It provides a first step toward learning about careers that match your skills, values, and dreams It will help you make the most out of your time in school and maybe even inspire you to—as the U.S Army so proudly says—“be all that you can be.” Ready for the challenge of Choice B? If so, read the next section for instructions on how... skyscrapers, and other structures out of LEGOs ❏ 67 Plan a concert in the park for little kids ❏ 68 Collect different kinds of rocks ❏ 69 Help plan a sports tournament ❏ 70 Be DJ for the school dance ❏ 71 Learn how to fly a plane or sail a boat ❏ 72 Write funny captions for pictures in the school yearbook ❏ 73 Scuba dive to search for buried treasure ❏ 74 Sketch pictures of your friends ❏ 75 Pick out neat . Edition Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Science, Second Edition Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Sports, Second Edition Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Talking, Second Edition Career Ideas for Kids Who Like. Ideas for Kids Who Like Art, Second Edition Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Computers, Second Edition Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Math and Money, Second Edition Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Music. sportS 4 The Career Ideas for Kids series Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Adventure and Travel, Second Edition Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Animals and Nature, Second Edition Career Ideas for