Careers Written Essay
Topic # *6102, *6104, *6204
Ms. Morris
Directions: Write a 2 page paper on a career you are interested in. Include the resources
used in researching this project. The resources are to be attached as a 3rd page. The paper
should be typed with a font of 12 or less and double spaced with 1” margins. Be prepared to
give a short oral presentation on the content of your paper. The paper should also answer the
following questions:
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What is your career interest and why did you chose this career?
What are your short term and long term goals?
Discuss the average wage and job skills needed for this career.
What level of education is needed to obtain this job? What type of degree is needed?
Give a job description. What does a person in this career do everyday?
Give an example of a local company where you might be able to work.
* Please attach bottom portion to front of Career Paper!
Paper Rubric:
30 Points possible
NAME:________________________________
Evaluation: Content
Grammar (Spelling, punctuation, capitalization)
References
Total = _____ out of 30 points
_____/21 pts.
_____/6 pts.
____/3 pts.