1. Think about a group you've been a part of at school, in an after-school activity, or in a volunteer activity. Describe a time when that group either benefited from diverse experiences and points of view or suffered because of a lack of diversity. Remember, diversity can include race, gender, age, experiences, or beliefs.

2. Amanda asks you to explain technical skills and soft skills. Explain the difference between these types of skills. Then, describe one technical skill and one soft skill you would like to develop this year. Explain how those skills could help you in a job or career.

3. You've learned lots of transferable skills already! Think about the skills you've picked up at school, on a sports team, from a hobby, or from an after-school activity. Describe one of your transferable skills and then explain how this skill might transfer to a specific job or career cluster that interests you.

4. Imagine you've set up an informational interview with someone who works at a job or career that interests you. You haven't decided if you want to work in their exact job or in something similar. Briefly explain that person's career and list three questions you would ask to learn about the person's career and how they got there.

5. Sandor's dad keeps telling him to think about his future career now. Sandor doesn't understand why he should research career paths while still in high school. Explain the benefits of early career planning.