9th grade Career Research Project
Step1: Complete the “career interest profiler” on naviance
Step 2: Based on the results of this choose 1 career that
interests you. The career you choose may be from the results
of the interest profiler. Your career choice must involve
medium to extensive preparation DO NOT choose from the
little to no, or some preparation columns.
Step 3: Your research project will be a PowerPoint
presentation. You must follow the directions for each slide and
cite all of your information.
Slide 1: Title Slide
 Image of Profession (You must cite your source)
 Title of Profession
 Your Name
 Class Period
Slide 2: Job Description
Please include the following:
 Job Responsibilities -2 bullet minimum
 Typical Tasks -2 bullet minimum
 Daily Activities -2 bullet minimum
Slide 3: Personal characteristic
 Important skills -2 bullet minimum
 Important abilities -2 bullet minimum
 Knowledge area-2 bullet minimum
Slide 4: Education
 Possible college offering this career -2 bullet minimum
Timeline –How long is the program? Associates, Bachelors,
Masters, Doctorate
 Special certifications
 Does this career require an internship or apprenticeship?
Slide 4: Salary
What will your salary be at different points in your career?
Slide 5: Work Setting
 How many hours would you generally work?
 What would your work environment be like (office,
classroom)?
 Would you travel?
 Would your job be stressful?
Step 4: Classified Ad
Find and print, email or upload a classified ad for your
chosen career.
Step 5: Extra Credit
Interview one person from the career area that most interests you. If you choose to do
this please see me for the additional handout.
Step 6 Work Cited
Use: http://www.easybib.com/
Please print out a hard copy, upload your e-mail me a work
cited page using MLA format.
The work cited should cite your PowerPoint, classified
ad, and interview (extra credit).
Helpful websites:
http://easybib.com
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
http://www.nysegov.com/citGuide.cfm?superCat=36
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
http://online.onetcenter.org/
http://connection.naviance.com/rck
Classified Ads:
http://classifieds.poughkeepsiejournal.com/osform/MVCCService?osform_template=/poj
o/branding/index.html&publication=pojo
http://regionalhelpwanted.com/hudson-valley-jobs/
http://jobmarket.nytimes.com/pages/jobs/
Interview-Extra Credit
REMEMBER:
You are not asking for a job.
You have the right and the responsibility to yourself to seek information
from those who can help you.
Prepare yourself for the information interview by learning as much as you
can about the field and the
person you will be interviewing.
Prepare a list of questions you want to ask
Be prepared to take notes during the interview.
Express interest and appreciation.
Who did you interview?
Where do they work?
What is his/her career?
STANDARD INFORMATION INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
How would you characterize this career? (Competitive, conservative, rapidly
changing, stressful, etc.)
What are your predictions for the future for this career? Is it expanding?
Are qualified workers needed in this field? Where is the greatest need?
What is the potential income for this career? What is the typical starting
salary range?
What is a typical day/week like in your job?
What do you like most about your job? What do you like least?
If you were hiring someone for this job, what kind of person would you
hire? What skills and personal attributes are
most important? What qualifications would a person need?
How did you get into this career? What was your career path?
What personal advice would you give to someone wanting to enter and
advance in this career field?
What education or training is required? What courses/major should a person
choose? What schools are best to
attend?
What are typical mistakes people make that prevent advancement in this
career?
FEEL FREE TO MAKE UP YOUR OWN QUESTIONS. BE SURE TO
MAKE NOTES OF ANSWERS GIVEN.
Notes on interview: