Career Research Paper Assignment
Write a 2-3 page paper on a career of interest. To help you focus your research you may follow the outline below:
- Job Description/Duties
- What responsibilities would you have?
- Which responsibilities would you like or dislike?
- Personal Characteristics Needed
- What important personal characteristics do you think would be needed to be happy and successful in this occupation?
- Why does this career fit your personality?
- What personal values does this career provide that are important to you? (Examples: security, having fun, status, helping others, challenging…)
- Education Needed
- What specific high school classes and activities would be most helpful in preparing for this career?
- What type of education or training would you need after high school?
- List possible colleges/schools where you may receive training?
- Work Setting
- How many hours would you generally work?
- What would your work environment be?
- Would you travel? Would your job be stressful?
- What would you like or dislike about the work setting?
- Wages and Benefits
- Entry wages: How much would a worker in this occupation generally start at?
- What is the range of wages that an experienced worker can earn?
- Will the worker receive insurance, sick leave, paid vacation?
- Will this occupation provide enough income for you to live as you plan?
- Employment Outlook
- How is it to get a job with this career?
- Personal Assessment
- Explain why you think this occupation would be right for you.
- How does it fit your personality, interests, values, educational plans?
Resources
Initial Research - We will use these sites to get started this week.
Monday 1/4/2016
1. Sign up for an account at California Career Zone - https://www.cacareerzone.org/
2. Complete all 4 assessments under the Assess Yourself Section
Wednesday 1/6/2016
3. Explore the Job Families Section
Friday 1/8/2016
4. Explore the Make Money Choices Section
Other Resources:
http://www.careerinfonet.org/crl/library.aspx
http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/company-industry-research/top-career-research-tools/article.aspx
https://www.careerkids.com/careers
http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/careers/alumni/resources.html
http://www.careeronestop.org/StudentsandCareerAdvisors/StudentsandCareerAdvisors.aspx
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/02/28/the-best-websites-for-students-exploring-jobs-careers/
http://www.pacific.edu/Academics/Schools-and-Colleges/Eberhardt-School-of-Business/Centers-and-Institutes/Career-Management-Center/For-Students/Career-Research-Sites.html
Monday 1/4/2016
1. Sign up for an account at California Career Zone - https://www.cacareerzone.org/
2. Complete all 4 assessments under the Assess Yourself Section
Wednesday 1/6/2016
3. Explore the Job Families Section
Friday 1/8/2016
4. Explore the Make Money Choices Section
Other Resources:
http://www.careerinfonet.org/crl/library.aspx
http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/company-industry-research/top-career-research-tools/article.aspx
https://www.careerkids.com/careers
http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/careers/alumni/resources.html
http://www.careeronestop.org/StudentsandCareerAdvisors/StudentsandCareerAdvisors.aspx
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/02/28/the-best-websites-for-students-exploring-jobs-careers/
http://www.pacific.edu/Academics/Schools-and-Colleges/Eberhardt-School-of-Business/Centers-and-Institutes/Career-Management-Center/For-Students/Career-Research-Sites.html
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