Careers Word Search
This career word search features dozens of jobs, from doctor, teacher and firefighter to engineer, veterinarian and electrician. It is a great kickoff for career day, a community helpers unit or a middle school career exploration lesson. Ask students to circle three jobs they would like to learn more about and list the skills each one needs.
Careers Word Search
Find and circle every word in the list. Words go across, down and diagonally.
- ARCHITECT
- ARTIST
- CARPENTER
- CHEF
- DENTIST
- DOCTOR
- ELECTRICIAN
- ENGINEER
- FARMER
- FIREFIGHTER
- JUDGE
- LAWYER
- MUSICIAN
- NURSE
- PILOT
- PLUMBER
- POLICE OFFICER
- SCIENTIST
- TEACHER
- VETERINARIAN
Careers Hidden Message Word Search
Find and circle every word in the list. Words go across, down and diagonally.
- ARCHITECT
- ARTIST
- CHEF
- DENTIST
- ELECTRICIAN
- ENGINEER
- FARMER
- JUDGE
- LAWYER
- MUSICIAN
- PILOT
- PLUMBER
- SCIENTIST
- VETERINARIAN
Hidden message: the leftover letters, read left to right and top to bottom, spell a secret message._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Careers Word Search — Answer Key
Careers Hidden Message Word Search — Answer Key
Hidden message: Dream big and work hard
About this career word search
- Many careers grow out of school subjects: science leads to nursing and engineering, art to design, and math to accounting and programming.
- Skilled trades like electrician, plumber and welder usually start with an apprenticeship that combines paid work with classroom learning.
- Classroom tip: have students interview a family member about their job, then find that job (or a related one) in the puzzle.
Want a different version? Make your own word search with these words, a shaped grid, or bent words.
Words in these puzzles
DoctorTeacherNurseFirefighterPolice OfficerEngineerScientistVeterinarianPilotChefFarmerArtistMusicianDentistLawyerJudgeArchitectElectricianPlumberCarpenter
Frequently asked questions
›Is this career word search free to print?
Yes. Print it straight from your browser or download the PDF, which includes 2 puzzles and their answer keys. No sign-up needed.
›Where is the answer key?
The answer keys print on their own pages after the puzzles, and they are in the PDF too. Every word is highlighted, so checking is quick.
›Can I make my own career word search?
Yes. Press "Customize this puzzle" to open it in the word search maker. There you can add or remove words, change the grid size, pick a shape or add a hidden message.