Careers — Lesson 212

Hidden Careers

Students explore personality traits that relate to careers clusters, and then map them to potential careers.

What Students Learn

  • You don’t have to be perfect at your passion to build a career in it.
  • There are many career opportunities in areas that are ‘behind the scenes’
  • Do what you love – the money will follow

Suggested Time

  • Preview and Episode Viewing: 45 minutes
  • Activity 1: 30 minutes
Middle School Lesson Plan

BK Hosts: Hidden Careers

Clips for this Lesson

BK Hosts: Hidden Careers
Man giving instruction at studio
Sketch: King of KaChing
Boy taking direction and publics are behind
BK Hosts: Career Advice
Man is doing an odd face
Sketch: Villain Career Changes
Interview is going on
Young Entrepreneurs: Deathcab For Cutie

Lessons in Careers

Man drawing line on a paper
Lesson

A Closer Look at Careers

What Students Learn

  • Learn ways to start exploring careers, and find your true calling.
Half face of a man
Lesson

Secrets To Success

What Students Learn

  • It’s simple – explore education options and build the best toolbox for your future.
Lesson

Hidden Careers

What Students Learn

  • You don’t have to be perfect at your passion to build a career in it. If you love something, there are many roles you can play behind the scenes.
Man working in computer at office
Lesson

It’s a Job Getting a Job!

What Students Learn

  • Learn tips and tricks for writing a great resume, dressing for success, and nailing the interview.
A woman holding a camera tripod with blur background
Lesson

College Bound

What Students Learn

  • The average college student graduates with $35,000 in debt. Consider the return-on-investment of college and how to get educated without taking on debt.