Category: Career & Job Readiness: S-I-V-J Prompts

A growth mindset means you can get better at something through practice and not give up. When is it important to have a growth mindset?

Do you like to make your own decisions, or have someone else help you make decisions? What does this tell you about yourself?

Conventional + Investigative – Would you rather do work that needs physical strength, or that uses your mind?

Think about a public person you admire and a talent or strength they have. How does this affect the way you see them?

What are some things you should think about when you are making a decision?

How would you explain success in your own words?

Think about an activity you like doing. What are some other activities that are different, but similar to this one?

What are some careers you think you’d be good at because of your strengths? Why?

Negotiating means having a discussion with other people until you all agree on something. Why is negotiation an important skill to have?

Do you like doing things that help other people? Why or why not?