| A | B |
| 4 Career Groups | People, Data, Things and People |
| Working with People | Involves working to benefit people or society |
| Working with Data | Involves working with information and numbers |
| Working with Things | Involves working with equipment, machines, and tools |
| Working with Ideas | Involves working with concepts and ideas |
| Creativity | Being able to produce or do something original |
| Recognition | Being respected or known for what you do |
| Independence | Being able to work on your own and at your own speed |
| Job Security | Having regular steady work |
| Variety | Being able to do different things |
| Self-Assessment | Interest, Skills, Personality and Values |
| Career Exploration | Outlook, Trends, Education & Training, Cost of Living |
| Job Search | Networking, Resumes, Interviewing Applications |
| Career Planning Cycle | Self-Assessment, Career Exploration and Job Search |
| Resources for Career Information | Parents, Friends, Websites and Headhunters |
| US Department of Labor Website | Includes over 1200 jobs listings |