Table 1 Survey items for Initiative (exogenous), Independence (exogenous), Self-guidance (exogenous), Part-time Job (endogenous intermediating), and Apprenticeship (endogenous ultimate)

1 Initiative

I am interested in an occupation where I work following familiar methods and routines.

I am interested in an occupation where I can show initiative.

2 Independence

I am interested in an occupation where I am supervised.

I am interested in an occupation where I work independently.

3 Self-guidance

I want a job that has detailed instructions.

I want to work in my future occupation without specific instructions.

4 Part-time Job

I would like my workdays or weeks to be full-time.

I am willing to work part-time.

5 Apprenticeship

I want to be trained at and graduate from school for my profession.

I am willing to be trained at and graduate through apprenticeship.