| A | B |
| Career Clusters | Groups of careers that have similiar characteristics |
| Career Interest Areas | General kinds of activities people do in many different careers |
| Research | Investigate a subject and gather information about it |
| Exploratory Interview | Short, informal talk with someone about a career that interests you |
| Job Shadowing | Following someone for a few days on the job |
| Volunteering | Working without pay |
| Agribusiness and Natural Resources | Small-animal breeder, horse groom, poultry farmer, forestry technician |
| Business and Office | Receptionist, bookkeeper, computer servicer, claim exanimer |
| Communications and Media | Cable television technician, book editor, computer artist, technical writer |
| Construction | Air-conditioning, heating, and refrigeration mechanic;roofer;building inspector;surveyor |
| Family and Consumer Service | Child-care worker,pet-care worker jeweler, floral designer |
| Environment | Environmental technician,hazardous waste management technician, pollution-control technician, sanitary engineer |
| Fine Arts and Humanities | Actor, cartoonist, dancer, musician |
| Health | Operating room-technician, dental hygienist, nurse's aid, home health aid |
| Hospitality and Recreation | Cruise director,fitness instructor, park ranger, pastry chef, baker |
| Manufacturing | Industrial laser machine operator, toolmaker, stationary engineer, production supervisor |
| Marine Science | Ocean technician, diver, fish culture technician, marine engineer |
| Marketing and Distribution | Insurance agent, real estate agent, auto sales worker, retail buyer |
| Personal Service | Barber and hair stylist, cosmetoligist, massage therapist, bridal consultant |
| Public Service | Teacher, member of the armed services, firefighter, paralegal aide |
| Transportation | Airline reservations agen, airline pilot, railroad conductor, automotive mechanic |